Dog-Friendly Activities in Black Hawk, CO

Chautauqua Park welcomes leashed dogs on the grassy lawn and nearby trails of this beautiful, scenic hiking area in Boulder, CO. This pet-friendly park welcomes you and Fido to enjoy an afternoon picnic or hit the Chautauqua Trail for some exercise and fresh air. Be sure to pack water for you and your pup, and remember to clean up after your pets during your visit.

Royal Arch Trail is a challenging and heavily trafficked 3.2-mile hike in Boulder, CO, that will take about 4 hours to complete with Fido. You can't get any closer to the vertical face of the Flatirons unless you are a climber, so bring Fido along to enjoy the views and exercise. Dogs must be leashed while on the trail.

Lair o’ the Bear Park in Idledale, CO, is a pet-friendly favorite of visitors and families due to its abundance of picnic tables, charcoal grills and proximity to Bear Creek for fishing. Leashed pets are welcome and the Bear Creek Trail is 12 miles roundtrip.

St. Mary's Glacier Trail is a beautiful, pet-friendly hiking trail in Idaho Springs, CO, with great views from the top. Dogs are welcome but must be on a leash at all times. Within 30 minutes of setting off, you'll be at the top of the glacier enjoying the refreshing lake of St. Mary's. This is a moderate 2.4-mile trail that is highly trafficked by lots of pups.

Very Nice Brewing Company in Nederland, CO, is dog-friendly! Leashed dogs are welcome to join their beer-loving owners inside. While Very Nice does not serve food, they do encourage guests to bring their own from one of the many cafes nearby. Fido won't go hungry, as Very Nice often sells spent grain dog treats for canine guests. Very Nice Brewing Company's hours vary seasonally, so guests should call ahead or check its website before making the trip.

Elk Meadow Park in Evergreen, CO, encompasses 107 acres of open space and offers two dog-friendly hiking trails. Take the trail from Elk Meadow Lewis Ridge Trailhead and admire beautiful mountain scenery and herds of elk. Elk Meadow Stagecoach Trailhead, accessible from 32281 Stagecoach Blvd, is best suited to adventurous and experienced hikers. This 4.7-mile hike leads to stunning views from 9,708-foot Bergen Peak. Much of the park is not fenced so Fido should be leashed during your visit.

West Arvada Dog Park in Colorado is a fenced park featuring over 10 acres of off-leash fun, including two separately fenced small and shy dog areas. During the warmer months agility equipment is available.

Leashed dogs are welcome at McGuckin Hardware in Boulder, CO. This pet-friendly shop has welcomed Fido and other pets into the store since 1978, and offers a large selection of healthy pet food and treats, as well as tools, gardening supplies and much more. McGuckin green vests love to see familiar as well as new faces of human and animal shoppers alike. Dogs love coming in and looking for special treats, often in the pockets of certain salespeople.

Eldorado Canyon State Park is dog friendly, located just down the road from Boulder and a stone's throw from Denver in Colorado. This picturesque park contains sandstone cliffs, South Boulder Creek, and several sheer golden walls for climbing. You must keep Fido on a leash while exploring.

Winter Park Resort Gondola is a dog-friendly activity in Winter Park, CO. Whether you are a resort guest or simply exploring this mountain town for the day, a scenic gondola ride gives you front-row views of the Continental Divide. Once you and Fido reach 10,700 ft, take a short walk to Venture Out Vista and admire stunning mountain peaks. One of the most popular trails at the top of Winter Park Gondola is Lower Roof of the Rockies. This 3.6 mile trail is ideal for all activity levels and leads hikers through a shaded forest and out onto a beautiful meadow with views across Fraser Valley. The gondola operates daily from June to October. Purchase of an Unlimited Activities Pass or Gondola Resort Pass is required.

Phoenix Gold Mine in Idaho Springs, CO is a pet-friendly attraction for the whole pack to enjoy. Owned and operated by a family of goldminers, Fido will be panting while he’s panning at this fun attraction. Pups are welcome to join guided tours of the mine and can ask resident pups for tips on panning afterwards.

Two- and four-legged friends are welcome to explore the dog-friendly Echo Lake Park in Evergreen, CO. This recreation area, located along the Mount Blue Sky Scenic Byway, offers hiking, fishing, and scenic drives. Visitors will find a stone shelter with picnic tables and barbecue grills on one end of the lake, and the 1926 Echo Lake Lodge and an Arapaho National Forest campground at the other.

Leashed dogs are welcome on Beaver Brook Trail, a strenuous, pet-friendly hike on the south rim of Clear Creek Canyon in Golden, CO. Even though the trail isn't far from Denver, it's difficult enough that Fido will think he's on a rural, backcountry hike. The trail is not a loop, but is 10-miles one-way with limited trail markers. Please remember your starting point, and bring a map, food and water on this difficult hike.

Leashed dogs are welcome to join you on a hike at Flatirons Vista and Doudy Draw Trail in Boulder, CO. This pet-friendly, 3.7 mile hike takes about 3 hours to complete. This is a gorgeous hike for early spring when the mesa is in full bloom, and a stunning evening hike during the summer when you can watch the sunset behind the mountains.

Bring Fido to Foothills Dog Park in Boulder, CO, for some off-leash exercise. Pups enjoy plenty of room to play at this huge, 2-acre dog park that offers two separate, fully-fenced areas for small and large dogs. There are also many beautiful trails nearby for you and Fido can explore before or after canine playtime.

Golden Gate Canyon State Park in Golden, CO, is a dog-friendly scenic area covered in dense forest and rocky peaks. You and Fido will discover over 35 miles of paths through fields and woodlands, including some of the most popular trails: Horseshoe Trail, Snowshoe Hare Trail, and Mule Deer Trail Loop.

Staunton State Park in Pine, CO, is dog friendly. You'll discover high grassy meadows next to tall granite cliffs that can be as tall as 10,000 feet. This park is home to 25 campsites that can be hiked to, but you need to make a reservation to guarantee a spot for you and Fido. The park is closed for some parts of the year for maintenance, so please call ahead.

Leashed dogs are welcome to hike Mesa Trail in Boulder, CO. This pet-friendly hike usually takes about 4 hours to complete. You and Fido can explore the many detours and loops through differing terrain including meadows, creeks and springs.

Golden City Brewery is a dog-friendly brewery in Golden, CO, where Fido is welcome to join you on their extended patio for a pint. The brewery produces their famous Red and Pale Ales, along with other brews like Kolsch, IPAs, sours, stouts, and more, all available on a seasonal and availability basis. The brewery sometimes hosts food trucks but guests are also welcome to bring their own food. Check their website for a list of special events.

Mount Falcon Park is a dog-friendly recreational area in Indian Hills and Morrison, CO. Leashed pups are welcome on 12.2 miles of trails, including the 1.7-mile Turkey Trot Trail which connects the two towns. The park is open daily from one hour before sunrise to one hour after sunset.