Dog Friendly Hiking Trails in Hampden, MA

Leashed dogs are welcome to explore Wickham Park in Manchester, CT, except in the aviary, sensory garden and playground areas. This scenic pet-friendly park features beautifully landscaped grounds, themed gardens and plenty of open space for a relaxing stroll. A small cash-only entrance fee applies, making it a worthwhile destination for families and their four-legged companions.

Leashed dogs are welcome to join their owners at Mount Holyoke Range State Park in Amherst, MA. This 3,000-acre pet-friendly park features a stunning seven mile mountain range, streams, woods and wetlands. You can explore all this and more on over thirty miles of blazed trails at the park. One of the most popular trails is Seven Sisters, an 8-mile hike through a series of summits and lookouts to the Holyoke Summit House. Please be sure to clean up after your pup.

Dog-friendly Bigelow Hollow State Park & Nipmuck State Forest in Union, CT, offers boating, fishing and hiking to locals and visitors. Stretching over 9,000 acres, the park has scenic hiking trails and access points to Mashapaug Lake & Bigelow Pond. Please keep Fido leashed during your visit.

Leashed dogs are allowed to join their humans at Chicopee Memorial State Park in Chicopee, MA. This 562-acre pet-friendly park offers a large pond where you and Fido can swim and fish, as well as trails for hiking, cycling and cross-country skiing.

Leashed dogs are welcome to walk on the pet-friendly Mittineague Park Hiking Trails in West Springfield, MA. Enjoy a variety of scenic paths along the Westfield River, including the Meadow Trail and Tatum Falls Trail.

The Mass Central 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 Belchertown! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Mass Central 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.

Northwest Park is a pet-friendly recreation area in Windsor, CT. Bring Fido out to explore the hundreds of acres. There's 12 miles of trails to hike on, spacious grass fields to picnic on, a community garden, and even an on-site dog park. Dogs must be leashed while visiting.

Redstone Rail Trail is a dog-friendly route in East Longmeadow, MA. The 3-mile, out-and-back trail extends from Denslow Road to Maple Street and is considered an easy route to walk, run or cycle alongside Fido. The pathway is paved and is best used between March and October. You'll likely encounter others exploring this route, so your canine companion should be kept on a leash.

The Belding Wildlife Management Area in Vernon, CT, welcomes leashed pets. It is rarely crowded, so it's great to take Fido on a hike in the peaceful outdoors. There's a pond for fishing, and the blazed, pet-friendly trails follow rivers that branch from Valley Falls.

Leashed dogs are welcome on approximately 20 miles of trails at Robinson State Park in Feeding Hills, MA. These pet-friendly trails are shared by walkers, hikers, mountain bikers and horseback riders. Many of them offer scenic views of the Westfield River, including the 17-acre island west of the falls at Mittineague, which is one of the park's most picturesque spots. A daily parking fee is required.

Leashed dogs are allowed at Hampton Ponds State Park, a pet-friendly natural space in Westfield, MA. This spot is perfect for exploring the shoreline with Fido, boating, kayaking, picnicking and fishing.

The Hop River State Park 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 Bolton! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Hop River State Park 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.

Skinner State Park is a pet-friendly destination in Hadley, MA. Your leashed furry companion can tag along to explore the area either up the seasonal auto road or along shaded hiking trails. At the mountain's summit, visitors can take in the beautiful views of the surrounding towns and the Connecticut River. Picnic areas and restrooms are also on site. Please note that a parking fee does apply.

Silvia O. Conte National Fish and Wildlife Refuge’s Fort River Division in Hadley, MA is pet friendly. Owners and their leashed pups can stroll along the one-mile loop walking path and boardwalk that winds through the woods and offers scenic overlooks. Please note, visitors can access the trail via the intersection at Bay Road. The South Maple Street intersection with Moody Bridge Road is closed to through traffic.

The Mass Central 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 Amherst! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Mass Central 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.

The Vernon Rails-to-Trails 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 Vernon Rockville! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Vernon Rails-to-Trails. 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.

The Manhan 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 Easthampton! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Manhan 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.

Bolton Notch State Park is a pet-friendly recreational area in Bolton, CT. This 95-acre natural area is the perfect choice for hiking. Fido is welcome to join you as long as he is leashed. The trail is unmarked and begins across from the parking lot.

The Windsor Locks Canal State Park Trail (Windsor Locks Canal Towpath) is a multi-use trail preserved from a historic canal towpath that's a great place to walk Fido in Windsor Locks! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Windsor Locks Canal State Park Trail (Windsor Locks Canal Towpath). 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.

The Windsor Locks Canal State Park Trail (Windsor Locks Canal Towpath) is a multi-use trail preserved from a historic canal towpath that's a great place to walk Fido in Suffield! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Windsor Locks Canal State Park Trail (Windsor Locks Canal Towpath). 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.