Dog-Friendly Activities in Fraser, CO

Vicious Cycle Brewing Company in Fraser, CO, welcomes Fido to join you on their spacious, dog-friendly outdoor patio. You and your pup can relax at an umbrella-covered picnic table while enjoying one of their many handcrafted beers. They typically have a food truck on site as well. Check their website or give them a call to confirm and find out about their special events.

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.

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.

Trail Ridge Marina welcomes four-legged captains aboard its dog-friendly pontoon boat rentals on scenic Grand Lake, CO, and Shadow Mountain Lake. Guests can cruise, fish, spot wildlife, or explore the islands with half-day, full-day, and sunset rental options.

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.

Watrous Gulch Trail in Silver Plume, CO, is a 4-mile, pet-friendly hike in Arapaho National Forest that will take about 4 hours to complete with Fido. You and your dog will enjoy this uncrowded trail that takes you through a forest before emerging from the timberline at Watrous Creek. The trail continues on a moderate incline into fields of grass and wildflowers. Leash regulations do apply.

Dog-friendly Sniktau Mountain Trail near Dillon, CO is a 4 mile hike in Arapaho National Forest. This out-and-back trail is considered a challenging route which will take 2 to 3 hours to complete with Fido. Dogs must be leashed when accompanying you on the trail.

Straight Creek Trail in Dillon, CO, is a 6.7 mile, pet-friendly hike in White River National Forest that will take about 3 hours to complete with Fido. This trail offers soft ground and a creek for Fido to enjoy, and beautiful wildflowers for you. The trail leads up an old wagon road along the creek and is easy to follow.

Dog-friendly Fraser River Trail is a multi-use trail that's a great place to walk Fido in Winter Park, CO! The map below shows a trailhead where you can pick up the Fraser River 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.

Both guests and day visitors are welcome at dog-friendly Devil Thumb's Ranch in Tabernash, CO, for skijoring in the winter and hiking year-round. With nearly 120 km of trails nestled in the pristine and private Ranch Creek valley at the base of the Continental Divide, Devil's Thumb Ranch is the premier Nordic center for Colorado and North American cross-country skiing. Novices can start the day with a private or group lesson from a friendly instructor. For skijoring, you must bring your own pet, as they don’t have any to adopt for the day. They recommend your dog is in good shape and at least 35 pounds for their own safety. Smaller pups are still welcome to enjoy our dog-friendly trails on a leash. Dogs on leashes are also welcome on dog-friendly hiking trails. Activities fees vary for lodging guests and day visitors.

Surrounded by beautiful mountains, the Bark Park at Granby Trails in Granby, CO, is an off-leash dog park with separate sections for small and large dogs. It also features agility equipment and a clean pond for animals to swim. The whole park is fenced to allow Fido to run around freely.

Lake Isabelle and Pawnee Pass Trail in Ward, CO, is a 7-mile, pet-friendly hike in Roosevelt National Forest that will take about 6 hours to complete with Fido. Lake Isabelle is prone to crowds because of its beauty complete with vistas, wildflowers, and streams. If you are able to get an early start, go during the week, or hike far enough you should be able to avoid the crowds. Fido must be kept on a leash, and during the busy season nominal use fees will apply.

Hideaway Park Brewery is a dog-friendly craft, nano-brewery in Winter Park, CO where Fido is welcome to join you on the outdoor patio or for a tour of the facility. As the owners are history buffs, they've named this brewery after the original settlement in their area of Hideaway Park. Try their Humulus experimental IPA, More Smiles dry hop ale, or Remy Dog pale ale while you're visiting!

Never Summer Brewing Company is a dog-friendly nanobrewery in Granby, CO. Leashed dogs are welcome to join you at a table in the taproom. There are ales, IPAs, and lagers on tap. Complimentary pretzels are served and outside food is welcome.

Arapaho National Forest (ARP) in Parshall, CO, is dog friendly! Established in 1908 by President Theodore Roosevelt, the Forest is part of the ARP and allows pets on a leash no longer than 6 feet in most wilderness areas. The ARP is the nation's most-visited National Forest and Grassland for recreation. Please note your furry friend cannot enter swimming areas or sanitary facilities.

Knotted Root Brewing Company is a small, dog-friendly, artisan brewery in Nederland, CO, where Fido is welcome to join you for a pint. Their focus is on Belgian brewing and American experimentation to create unfiltered hoppy ales, smoothie-style sours, and rustic farmhouse ales.

Colorado Mines Peak in Idaho Springs, CO, is a pet-friendly, 3-mile hike in Arapaho National Forest that will take about 2 to 3 hours to complete with Fido. The hike to the peak is fairly short, but the views are spectacular and the trailhead is open year round at Berthoud Pass. Plus, since this is one of the easiest to climb of the 12,000 foot peaks in the Rockies, it's a 'must' for anyone visiting Denver with Fido.

Mitchell and Blue Lakes Trail in Ward, CO, is a 5-mile, pet-friendly hike in Roosevelt National Forest that will take about 4 to 5 hours to complete with Fido. This area offers a variety of trails with beautiful scenery and many lakes. You will also find camping facilities and picnic areas complete with drinking water and toilets. The area can be crowded on summer weekends. During the high season you will need to pay a nominal use fee.