Dog-Friendly Activities in Cut Bank, MT

The River's Edge 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 Great Falls! The map below shows a trailhead where you can pick up the River's Edge 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 owners at First Peoples Buffalo State Park in Ulm, MT. Native people once wandered the interpretive trails with herds of bison. The main pet-friendly trail is guided, so you can give yourself a lovely tour of the history of the vast valleys and mountains, with a panoramic view to go with it.

Pet owners rave about Pacific Steel & Recycling Trailside Dog Park in Great Falls, MT. This beautiful park on the River's Edge Trail is fully fenced. The park also features a separate small dog area, water, shade and an obstacle course.

Giant Springs State Park in Great Falls, MT is pet friendly. The namesake of the park, Giant Springs, was discovered by the Lewis and Clark Expedition in 1805 and is one of the largest freshwater springs in the country. The park is also home to Roe River, possibly the world's shortest river, and plenty of hiking trails to explore. Dogs must be kept on a leash throughout the park, and all mess must be cleaned up after them.

Dogs can play off-leash at the Claresholm Dog Park on the corner of Patterson Heights Boulevard and 5th Street East. The Park is not fenced-in, so owners must have voice control of their pet. Claresholm provides dog bags and trash cans so visitors can clean up after Fido. Claresholm Dog Park is open twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, year-round.

Writing-on-Stone Provincial Park is a pet-friendly park in Milk River, AB. Leashed dogs are welcome to join their owners on the Matapiiksi Trail, which leads to views of one of the park's famous rock columns that are known as hoodoos, or the Battle Scene Trail next to the Milk River. Visitors are reminded to please remain on the trails throughout the park, and do not deface or disturb any of the sacred rock art or landforms.

Dogs are welcome at Sluice Boxes State Park, a pet-friendly park in Belt, MT. This historic area has seen plenty of people digging for precious metals over the years. Nowadays, you'll discover the remains of mines, a railroad, and historic cabins that line the Belt Creek below. The soaring cliffs are impressive to explore with your pooch on the primitive, unmaintained trail, which also has access to a fishing spot. Dogs are welcome around the park on a leash, as long as all mess is cleaned up after them.

Lethbridge Corn Maze is a pet-friendly attraction in Lethbridge County. Well-behaved dogs who don't mind other animals are invited to enjoy a leashed wander around four fun corn mazes that include the Big Maze and a trivia maze.

Benton Lake National Wildlife Refuge is a dog-friendly recreation area in Great Falls, MT. You and Fido can enjoy the nine-mile Prairie Marsh Wildlife Drive Auto Tour and hike the Prairie Marsh Boardwalk trail which is just under one mile in length and rated as moderate. Biking, wildlife viewing and hunting are also popular. To protect nesting birds and other wildlife, pets must be leashed and remain on the Prairie Marsh Wildlife Drive or Prairie Marsh Boardwalk trail except when used for hunting during the appropriate seasons and in designated areas of the refuge.

Theoretically Brewing Company is a dog-friendly brewery with a taproom in Lethbridge, AB. They create craft beer from locally-sourced ingredients. Dogs are welcome to join their owners for a drink at an outside table, but please note that the patio is only open seasonally.

Bring Fido to visit the dog-friendly Flathead National Forest! Located in western Montana, it is named after the Flathead Native Americans who once lived there. Mountain ranges and thick forests make up the landscape of this diverse and beautiful area. The forest has 2,600 miles of hiking trails in designated Wilderness Areas to explore with your pup. Dogs on a leash are welcome throughout the forest.

Roadrunner Trail in Shelby, MT, is a perfect place to relax mind, body and dog after a long drive. This 5-mile trail is pet-friendly and there are doggie stations at both ends of the trail along with garbage receptacles. You may bring your own water and your canine companion can also lap from Lake Shel-oole on the northern portion of the trail.

Henderson Lake Park in Lethbridge, AB is a pet-friendly, 47-hectare park with a manmade lake at its heart. Walk around the water with your leashed pooch on nearly five miles of paved trails.

West Bank Park is a pet-friendly community gathering in Great Falls, MT. Your leashed pup is welcome to tag along to explore the area. Amenities include a disc golf course, open space and a pavilion with a beautiful view of the Missouri River. Also, the River's Edge Trail runs through the park, and there's a lunch to kayak or canoe in the river.

Indian Battle Park is a dog-friendly park in Lethbridge, AB. Located in the Oldman River Valley, leashed dogs can join their owners at this park that features a variety of trails that meander throughout the flood plain and are sheltered by mature trees.

Bull Trail Park North in Lethbridge, AB is pet friendly. The site of the battle between the Cree and the Blackfoot Indian Tribes, this public park features a dog-friendly trail system that covers the west side of the river from Heritage Heights to the University of Lethbridge. Leashed pups are welcome on the trails.

Pavan Park is a pet-friendly park in Lethbridge, AB. This public park contains more than 300 acres of natural beauty. You and your pooch are invited to explore more than 6 miles of paved trails and enjoy lunch together at Jean Sauve picnic area.

Taber Offleash Dog Park is located next to the Trout Pond along Highway 864 before the MD Park area. Fido is welcome to enjoy some exercise at this large, fully-enclosed green space in the town of Taber, AB. Park features include agility equipment, benches, shelters, a few trees and a gravel path that goes around the entire park. There is a water and waste station on site and a parking lot in front.

Scheels is a dog-friendly sporting goods store in Great Falls, MT. They are known for selling outdoor goods for men, women and children, as well as hunting gear and apparel. Well-behaved, leashed pups are welcome to join their owners inside to help them make their selection, but please note that owners are responsible for cleaning up any messes.

Popson Park is pet-friendly. This off-leash dog park is full of beautiful trails that wind around the the coulees and offer lots of shore access to Oldman River. If you allow your pooch to roam free, keep them under voice control and make sure you clean up any mess that is left behind.