Dog-Friendly Activities in Silverthorne, CO

Maryland Creek Park in Silverthorne, CO, is pet friendly. Silverthorne's newest and largest park boasts over 20 acres to explore with your pooch. The park is located at the entrance to the Summit Sky Ranch neighborhood along Highway 9. The dedicated dog park is fenced-in, so your pooch can play off the leash after wandering around the trails located around the park which connect to the Gore Range Trail.

If you’d like to give skijoring a try, Louisa Morrissey of High Country Dogs, offers private, dog-friendly lessons and workshops at area resorts in Colorado. Start with an indoor session on training tips and dog care before heading out on the snow for a hands-on lesson on basic commands and techniques, fun for all vacationers! Check out their website or Facebook page for more information.

Give Fido the chance to see the world from above on the Breckenridge "BreckConnect" Gondola. The Gondola is free to ride for both people and pets and runs from mid-June through mid-September, and all of ski season. BreckConnect glides over a wildlife preserve and to the top of Peak 8 in the Rocky Mountains, making several stops along the way. Leashed dogs are allowed on the Gondola and can explore the base of Peaks 7 and 8. The Breckenridge Gondola is in operation from 8am to 5pm. Parking fees may vary throughout the year.

Pets are welcome to play in this beautiful dog-friendly space in East Vail, CO. One of only two parks in the Town of Vail with a designated off-leash program, it is a haven for Fido. Let your pup enjoy running across wide open grassy fields before cooling off in the small pond.

When visiting Vail, CO, take some time out of your day to visit the dog-friendly Vail Nature Center. Leashed dogs are welcome to explore the grounds of the Nature Center with you. The Center offers a wide variety of programs and tours. Sometimes the naturalists there will even schedule a special dog hike!

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.

Fido is welcome inside Broken Compass Brewing, a dog-friendly brewery in Breckenridge, CO. A popular local spot for beer enthusiasts and their canines, your pup is likely to meet four-legged friends while accompanying you inside or at an outdoor table. Food isn't available, but patrons can order from a local restaurant and have it delivered.

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.

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.

McCullough Gulch Trail is a dog-friendly 2.8 mile hike in White River National Forest near Breckenridge, CO, that will take about 2 hours to complete with Fido. Approximately 1.6 miles into this hike you will come across the turquoise Upper Blue Reservoir and the nearby falls. At this point hikers may choose to turn back or continue upward another 1.2 miles above the timberline. Should you decide to continue on this second part of the hike be sure to bring a topographic map and go on a cloudless day.

Carter Dog Park is a fully-fenced area within Carter Park in Breckenridge, CO. Visit this small 1-acre park to allow Fido time to exercise, socialize and enjoy leash-free play. There is no fee to enter the park. Waste stations are provided.

Even the biggest of big dogs will love this 6.1 mile hike in the White River National Forest that is named after the mighty Chihuahua. Located near Dillon, CO, this dog-friendly trail is steep, but it also criss-crosses a stream several times so you can catch your breath while Fido cools off. There are also several small ponds along the way, which are a great spot to pause for a picnic.

Boreas Pass Road 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 Breckenridge! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Boreas Pass. 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

Dog-friendly Crystal Lake Trail near Breckenridge, CO is an 8-mile hike in White River National Forest that will take about 8 hours to complete with Fido. If you go in June though September, wildflowers will be in full bloom as you cross the alpine meadow at 10,400 feet, making for a truly beautiful hike. Fido will also appreciate the creek that criss-crosses the trail along the way, providing lots of opportunities for him to cool off along the way. Directions: From I-70 take Exit 203, Frisco/Breckenridge, and travel south on HWY 9 through Frisco and to Breckenridge. Continue 2.3 miles south on HWY 9 past Breckenridge and turn right onto Spruce Creek Rd (County Rd 800). Take left turns at the forks for approximately 1.8 miles until you come to the Spruce Creek Trailhead. If you do not have 4WD you can park at the trailhead and walk up the road OR continue driving and at the first junction turn right onto Crystal Creek Road (FDR 803). This is a 4WD road that will take you to Lower Crystal Lake. Motorized travel is prohibited beyond Lower Crystal Lake.

Spruce Creek Trail to Mohawk Lake Trail is a dog-friendly hiking route near Breckenridge, CO. This 8.4 mile trail offers a variety of scenery as it climbs through lodgepole, spruce and fir forests and eventually to Lower Mohawk Lake. Beyond the lake the trail continues a short distance to Upper Mohawk Lake where you can enjoy views of Mt. Helen and the rugged southern section of the Tenmile Range.

Stephens Park in West Vail, CO is a dog-friendly grassy area and a haven for Fido. Also known as West Vail Dog Park, it is one of only two parks in the Town of Vail with a designated off-leash program. Visitors should note that the park is not fenced and dogs must be under voice control when running freely. The park sits alongside Gore Creek which allows Fido and friends an opportunity to play and cool off in the water.

Breckenridge Nordic Center in Breckenridge, CO, welcomes dogs on select upper trails (intermediate/advanced) through April. Dog-friendly options include the 1.2 km New Nordic World ski trail and the snowshoe trails Little Red's Run (1 km) and Robin's Nest (5.5 km). Dogs must be leashed or under voice command, well-behaved, and owners are required to clean up after them. Dog passes are required, and any misbehavior—such as attacking, disrupting skiers, or causing accidents—will result in the revocation of both the dog pass and the owner's season pass.

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!

Skijoring at Frisco Nordic Center is a dog-friendly class which introduces you and your pup to this fun winter sport. Being held in Frisco, CO, you and your energetic dog will learn a sport that originated in Scandinavia and is now a popular cross-country skiing activity! In order to participate, Fido must be in good health and able to peacefully tolerate a group situation. Human participants must have intermediate cross-country skiing skills. Visit the Frisco Nordic Center website for upcoming dates.