Dog Friendly Hiking Trails in Derby, NY

Eternal Flame Falls is a dog-friendly hiking trail that will bring you to two cascades. One waterfall is 30 feet tall and the top cascade is 8 feet tall. A small opening within the shale reveals a natural gas vent that is normally ablaze (it does have to be reignited occasionally). Early spring is the best time to visit, as the creek is typically dry in warm weather. Allot an hour or more to for a round-trip hike. This can be a dangerous trail, so bring Fido only if you both are skilled hikers. Admission is free.

Leashed dogs are welcome at the pet-friendly Zoar Valley Multiple Use Area in Gowanda, NY. This scenic, ecologically diverse, 2,978-acre area is open year-round for a wide variety of activities. Enjoy views of a deep gorge, sheer cliffs, flowing waterfalls and dense forests while staying on marked trails at all times.

Amherst State Park welcomes leashed dogs to hike the trails with you in Williamsville, NY. This pet-friendly park is situated on 77 acres of state-owned land and 3-acres of town-owned land, with the highlight of the park being Ellicott Creek. Enjoy this scenic area with Fido, but please remember to clean up after your pets during your visit.

The pet-friendly Bird Island Pier in Buffalo, NY, is a scenic 2.2-mile pathway extending from Unity Island, perfect for a walk with your pup. Starting at Freedom Park, the pier offers stunning views of the Niagara River, Lake Erie, the Peace Bridge, and the Buffalo skyline, with Canada visible across the water.

Leashed dogs are welcome on to join you for a stroll on the pet-friendly walking paths at Wilkeson Pointe Park in Buffalo, NY. Bathrooms, water fountains, tables, kayak and bike rentals, and a beer garden that serves food are also available.

Evangola State Park is a pet-friendly recreation area in Irving, NY. This 733-acre park, located on the shore of Lake Erie, features several hiking trails, picnic shelters, grassy picnic areas, athletic fields and a campground. Leashed dogs are welcome to enjoy the park, but pets are not permitted in playgrounds, buildings, boardwalks, golf courses, pools and beaches.

Franklin Gulf, formerly known as Larkin Woods, is a pet-friendly, 631-acre county park in North Collins, NY. Leashed dogs are welcome to this recreation area, which features wooded trails, creeks, ravines, waterfalls, and ledge outcroppings. Parking is available on Larkin Road near the town line.

Beaver Island State Park is a dog-friendly recreation site in Grand Island, NY. You and Fido can enjoy hiking the area's trails, kayaking, fishing, picnicking and more. You may bring a maximum of two pets with you to this location, and all pets must be on a six-foot or shorter leash and supervised at all times. Please have proof of rabies vaccination available if requested by staff. Pets are not permitted in playgrounds, buildings, golf courses, boardwalks, pools and spray-grounds or the sand beaches. Please clean up after your pup.