Dog-Friendly Activities Near MTJ Airport

Montrose Dog Park in Montrose, CO is a 4.25-acre park. Situated along the Uncompahgre River Recreation Trail in Cerise Park, it is the perfect place to bring Fido for off-leash exercise. Within the fenced park perimeter, there are entryways or calming areas where owners can unleash their pet before letting them into a small dog or large dog sections. At the Park's south entrance there is a water fountain for people and pets. Features include benches, picnic tables, trash cans, and dog bag dispensers.

Star Drive-In Theatre is a seasonal, pet-friendly drive-in movie theater in the town of Montrose, CO. This nostalgic pastime is still going strong and invites you to bring your pooch along to watch a new release or a classic feature from the comfort of your car. Dog owners are reminded not to disturb other moviegoers by only bringing well-behaved pups along who don't bark at the exciting scenes. If your dog needs a bathroom break, don't forget to clean up any mess that is left behind.

The Uncompahgre RiverWay 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 Montrose! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Uncompahgre RiverWay 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.