Dog Friendly Hiking Trails in Wyoming

Emily Stevens Park in Jackson, WY, features three miles of dog-friendly trails to enjoy with your pooch. You'll discover breathtaking views of the Teton range that lie north of the park. Dog owners are reminded to clean up any mess that is left behind to preserve the cleanliness of the area.

The Bear River State Park has a multi-use trail system that's a great place to walk Fido in Evanston! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Bear River State Park. Rails-to-Trails Conservancy has generously provided map data for this dog-friendly trail to Bring Fido for informational purposes only. For more detailed trail information, please visit TrailLink.com.

The pet-friendly Cheyenne Botanic Gardens are located at Lions Park in Cheyenne, WY. Gentle and well-trained dogs are welcome to visit the outdoor garden spaces with you; however, they must always be on a six-foot or shorter leash. In addition, owners are asked to please respect the garden's grounds and clean up after their dogs.

Fort Laramie National Historical Site is a pet-friendly stop in Fort Laramie, WY. Your four-legged family member can tag along to explore. This most prominent and best-known military post has monuments, trails, educational opportunities and more. Please ensure your pup remains on a leash during your stay.

Rendezvous Park is a pet-friendly recreation area in Wilson, WY. This park provides 40-acres of reclaimed public space designed to encourage all ages to engage with nature and inspire through open space interaction. Leashed dogs are welcome to join their owners in the park, as long as all mess is cleaned up after them.

Bring Fido to the dog-friendly Dubois Scenic Overlook in Dubois, WY. Owners and their canine companions can enjoy a hike or drive up to the top of the high ridge, which features a view of the surrounding mountains. This recreation area also features the Chariot Race Track for mountain biking.

The CCC Ponds in Pinedale, WY, are pet friendly. The ponds include the Fish Pond, Duck Pond, Beaver Pond and Frog Pond. A pet-friendly walking path was added to enable public access, as well as the installation of benches, interpretive signs and a parking lot to allow the public to enjoy the area.

Clear Creek Trail Head in Buffalo, WY, is part of the Clear Creek Trail System that includes more than 20 miles of mostly interconnected trails. Leashed dogs are welcome to join their owners on paths that offer wonderful scenery of the Bighorn Mountains and sections of trail that meander alongside the waters of Clear Creek.

Leashed dogs are welcome to join you on the pet-friendly Ski Lake Trail in Wilson, WY. Enjoy this 5-mile, out-and-back trail leading you to beautiful mountain views. The trail is accessed from the Phillips Bench Trailhead within the Bridger-Teton National Forest. Per Ranger's recommendations, it's best for Fido not to cool off in the lake.

Kendrick Park is a pet-friendly recreation area in Sheridan, WY. Your leashed pup is welcome to join you for a walk on the trail that runs along a creek and through a section of the arboretum. There's also a large fenced area where you can view a small herd of bison and elk from a distance. Please don't feed any wildlife, and remember to clean up after your pets. Park amenities include picnic areas, fishing, horseshoes, a playground and a bandshell for summer concerts.

Cache Creek Trail in Jackson, WY, is pet friendly. Located just two miles outside of Jackson, WY, this pretty trail is the main access to the Snow King Area Trail System. Dogs are welcome on the trail, as long as they are leashed and all mess is cleaned up after them.

Dogs are welcome at American Legion Park Veterans Memorial, a pet-friendly park in Pinedale, WY. Fido will enjoy running in the grassy area or swimming in the creek. The park is not fenced. There are benches for owners to sit on and relax.

Bridger-Teton National Forest in Jackson, WY, is dog friendly. Located in Western Wyoming, there are more than 3.4 million acres of public land to enjoy. There are a number of trails to explore with Fido, as long as you keep him leashed and on the trail, clean up after him, and don't let him disturb wildlife.

Dogs are welcome to join their owners at Dylan's Park along the Platte River Trail in Casper, WY. The pet-friendly park is located adjacent to the Tate Pumphouse Trail Center and is fenced-in, allowing dogs to run freely. Owners are reminded to clean up any mess that their pooches leave behind to preserve the cleanliness of the park.

Dalbey Memorial Park is pet-friendly. This public park features a lake with fishing docks, sports fields, courts and sheltered picnic tables. Leashed dogs can enjoy the paved trail around Gillette’s Fishing Lake at Dalbey Memorial Park. Dog owners are reminded to clean up any mess that is left behind. The park is open every day of the week from 7am to 11pm.

Wildflower Trail is a pet-friendly path at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort in Teton Village, WY. Four-legged friends are invited to join you along this moderately difficult route, beginning at the tram trailhead and leading you to the top of Bridger Gondola. During the hike, outdoor enthusiasts will experience 3.9 miles of scenic trailway and panoramic views of Jackson Valley. In the summer season, leashed dogs can ride the Bridger Gondola back down the mountain.

Sink or Swim Trail in Jackson, WY, is pet friendly. Dogs are welcome on this mountainous hike through the Wyoming wilderness. From the Josies Ridge Trail, the Sink or Swim trail cuts across the face of Snow King Mountain winding through thick pine forest. You and your leashed pooch will love the views along the way. Don't forget to clean up any mess that is left behind to preserve the cleanliness of this rural trail. The trail can be accessed from the Cache Creek Trailhead or Josies Ridge.

Hagen Highway Trail in Jackson, WY, is pet friendly. This trail takes off from the main Hagen Trail and follows an old roadbed through the forest up to the junction with the Sink or Swim Trail. Leashed pups are welcome on the trail and owners are reminded to clean up any mess that is left behind by them.

The Medicine Bow Rail Trail is one of 1600 rail-trails supported by Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, a nonprofit organization that is working to create a nationwide network of trails from former rail lines and connecting corridors. Previously an unused railroad corridor, this "rail-trail" is now a great place to walk Fido in Laramie! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Medicine Bow Rail Trail. Rails-to-Trails Conservancy has generously provided map data for this trail to Bring Fido for informational purposes only. For more detailed trail information, please visit TrailLink.com.

Dogs are welcome to join their humans on an exploration of the great outdoors in Shoshone National Forest, a pet-friendly park in Cody, WY. The national forest features more than 1,300 miles of trails, 11 picnic sites, and four scenic byways which travel throughout the forest and offers outstanding views of the mountain peaks, glaciers, streams, rivers, plateaus and more. Check out Popo Agie Falls Trail for an easy hike that features a waterfall or stride out on the moderate Bridal Veil Falls Trail. Dogs must be leashed in developed recreation sites. While in the backcountry, please be considerate of others and have your pet either on leash or well-trained to verbal control.