Dog Friendly Hiking Trails in Center Barnstead, NH

Mount Major in Alton, NH with a summit of 1,786 feet, offers hiking trails with spectacular views of Lake Winnipesaukee. You and Fido can enjoy multiple trails with round trip hikes totaling 3 to 3.9 miles. Be aware that the upper ledges are steep and dangerous in wet or icy conditions. The Brook Trail is a good alternative route. Mount Major is a carry in-carry out location. Please clean up after your pets.

Fido is welcome to join you for a walk at Dominicus Hanson Pines Park in Rochester, NH, where leashed dogs are allowed on the pet-friendly paved walkways and dirt paths. Enjoy meandering along the shores of the Cocheco River with multiple water access points and a footbridge crossing. Please remember to clean up after your pets.

Blue Job Mountain Trail is a pet-friendly hike in Strafford, NH. Leashed dogs can use this easy path that runs just over a mile. Depending on when you visit, you'll be able to experience a beautiful wildflower display along the way.

Gonic Trails at Mount Isinglas Recreational Area features dog-friendly hiking trails in Rochester, NH. Leashed pups are welcome on three separate forested trails near the Isinglass. Locke’s Local Loop and Watson’s Way are both loop trails measuring close to 1.5 miles in length, while Luanne’s Lane is 3.5 miles each way. The trails are open year-round for fall leaf-peeping or winter snowshoeing.

Goodwill Conservation Area Trailheads features dog-friendly hiking in Barrington, NH. Its features include Richardson Pond, a small dammed pond that helps provide habitat for a wide variety of plant and animal species. There is a multi-use trail system through the property, among which is the well-known and loved Winnie the Pooh Trail where you can see sites from the book such as Piglett's house!

Ramblin' Vewe Farm is a pet-friendly recreation area with well-marked trails and lots of shade in Gilford, NH. Parking for the trailhead can be found off of Boyd Hill Road. Fido is welcome to explore the multi-use trails with you as long as he is leashed or under voice control at all times and is cleaned up after. Donations are welcome at the trailhead for the Ramblin' Vewe Farm Trust.

Waukewan Highlands Community Park offers pet-friendly multi-use trails on a 190-acre forest in Meredith, NH. Hike with your leashed pup on a 0.4-mile White Trail, 0.6-mile Red Trail, 1-mile Yellow Trail and a more challenging 1.1-mile Blue Trail. Enjoy crossing wooden bridges and taking in lake views with Fido by your side.

Bring Fido to explore the pet-friendly Nicolas J Pernokas Recreation Park in Wolfeboro, NH. This community park features an off-leash dog park, a playground, a pavilion, softball fields, soccer fields, walking paths and more.

The Cotton Valley Rail-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 Wolfeboro! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Cotton Valley Rail-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.

Head's Pond 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 Hooksett! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Hooksett Rail 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.

Drake Field Walking Path in Pittsfield, NH, welcomes leashed dogs at this 11-acre recreation area. Enjoy the scenery along the Suncook River as you and Fido explore the cinder walking trail. Drake Field also contains ball fields, a handicap-accessible fishing dock and a gazebo.

The pet-friendly Oak Hill Trails in Concord, NH, welcome Fido to join you for a hike through the forests of the Merrimack Region. The Tower Trail offers a 3.8-mile out & back route with an elevation gain of 570 feet, and the Tower & Loop Trail is a 5-mile loop with an elevation gain of 770 feet. At the summit you'll find the Oak Hill Fire Tower and a picnic table.

Pet-friendly Howard Swain Memorial Forest in Deerfield, NH, welcomes you and your pup to enjoy the trails on this 89-acre property which features rugged forests and rocky soil. Please clean up after your pets, and keep dogs leashed at all times or under voice control.

Four-legged friends are invited to explore the dog-friendly Bear Brook State Park in Allenstown, NH. Spanning 10,000 acres, this recreation space features an array of amenities for outdoor enthusiasts, including hiking, biking, camping, fishing and more. Dogs must be on a leash, no longer than six feet, and owners are responsible for cleaning up after their pets. Note that a day-use fee may apply.

Maud Jones Memorial Forest Trail welcomes Fido to join you for a hike in Lee, NH. This pet-friendly trail is a shaded, soil path on conservation land that's home to a variety of plants and bird species. This area also features a dry geological “kettle hole,” a bowl-shaped depression about 200 feet in diameter. Please note that limited parking is available for three cars, and there are no restrooms or water on site.

WOW Trail is pet-friendly. This paved, multi-use rail trail in the City of Laconia is enjoyed by bikers, dog walkers and runners of all ages. Located alongside the active tracks currently leased to the Winnipesaukee Scenic Railroad, the trail currently spans from Elm Street in Lakeport to downtown Laconia and then on to the Belmont town line where it meets with Belmont’s Winnisquam Scenic Trail. Currently, the trail spans 4.25 miles, but there are plans for expansion. The WOW Trail has become a point of pride for the City of Laconia and is always full of people having fun and enjoying the sights of the city.

The trails at Weeks Woods in Gilford, NH, are dog friendly and consist of two loops: the lower loop is along logging roads and is fairly wide and flat. An upper loop extension is a single-track hiking path. A 1.3-mile hike on these spacious paths is possible, or you can lengthen your walk to 2 miles by including both loops. The trail is open year round.

Stonehouse Forest & Pond in Barrington, NH, offers three dog-friendly trailheads including the Marison Trail, Merryhill Trail and Stonehouse Pond Trail. You and your pup are welcome to explore forests, wetlands and views from atop the 150 foot-high granite cliff. Please clean up after your pets, and keep dogs leashed or under voice control at all times. Dogs may be prohibited in certain areas where posted.

Bring Fido to explore the pet-friendly White Park in Concord, NH. This 20-acre community recreation area features a baseball field, a basketball court, an ice skating rink, a pool, playground equipment, walking trails, a soccer field and a sledding hill. Pups must be leashed at all times, and please remember to clean up after them.

Old Stage Road Trail (NH Corridor 22) in Alton, NH, welcomes you and Fido to enjoy a hike on this four-mile route. Continue your explorations by connecting to multiple other trails with destinations such as Mt Anna, Camp Bell, Straightback and Mt Major. Parking is available for approximately 15 cars. Please note there are no restrooms or water sources at the trailhead.