Dog-Friendly Hikes in Colorado
With a dog's sense of being smell tens of thousands of times more sensitive than ours, it's no wonder they love to get out in nature and take it all in. You and your dog will both feel better after connecting with nature and spending some quality time together. The following list of dog-friendly hikes are all within a short drive of Denver and are perfect for you and your pups. The links include photos, maps, trail information, difficulty level and other information to help you plan your hike. Wherever you decide to go hiking, we hope you have a safe and wonderful time. Happy travels!
Time to Hit the Trail...
The Colorado Trail - Denver to Durango
Bear Creek Trail at Lair O' the Bear Park - Evergreen
Canyon Loop Trail - Betasso Preserve - near Boulder
Eldorado Canyon State Park - near Boulder
Eldorado Falls at Walker Ranch - near Boulder
Elk Meadow Park: South Loop - Evergreen
Elk Range Trail at Centennial Cone Park - near Golden
Flatirons Vista Loop Trail - near Boulder
Forsythe Canyon to Waterfall & Reservoir - near Boulder
Glendale Farm Trail - near Littleton
Greenland Open Space Trail - near Larkspur
Davis Ponds Loop at Staunton State Park - near Conifer
Horseshoe Trail at Golden Gate Canyon Park - near Golden
Maxwell Falls - near Evergreen
Meyer Ranch Open Space - near Denver
Mount Falcon Castle & Tower - near Morrison
Mount Sanitas - near Boulder
O'Fallon Park Trails - near Evergreen
Raccoon Loop at Golden Gate State Park - near Golden
Red Rocks Park - near Morrison
Spruce Mountain - near Larkspur
St. Mary's Glacier - near Idaho Springs