Dog Friendly Hiking Trails in New Gloucester, ME

Mackworth Island is a pet-friendly 100-acre state park in Falmouth, ME. It is a great place to walk dogs oceanside, taking in the sites or observing birds in the sanctuary. The island-walk circles the island and is about 1.5 miles long. Be sure to keep your pup on a leash at all times.

Wolfe's Neck Woods State Park features pet-friendly trails for you and Fido to explore along Maine's legendary coast in Freeport. Enjoy a hike on the popular Casco Bay Trail for a relatively easy adventure offering great views. Dogs are welcome on trails but not on the beaches.

Royal River Park is a dog-friendly community park in Yarmouth, ME. One of Yarmouth's most beloved parks, you and your leashed dog can take the beautiful paved trail which runs the length of the park and passes three scenic waterfalls. Visitors can also enjoy picnic areas, open fields, river views, and admire a 75- to 200-year-old stand of hemlock.

Pratt's Brook Park in Yarmouth, ME is pet friendly. Trek with your Terrier on six miles of hiking trails through piney woods and open meadows, with bridges and other crossings over the many tributaries of Pratt’s Brook around Yarmouth's largest park. Please be aware of hunting season upon arriving.

Mt. Apatite Park in Auburn, ME, features lots of dog-friendly hiking trails rated easy to moderate with a few spots for Fido to swim. It uses the same parking lot as the baseball fields; you can park towards the back and follow the trail. In the winters, the trail is groomed for cross country skiing and snow shoeing. In the spring, summer, and fall, the trails are open to mountain bikers, runners, hikers, and other non-motorized trail users.

Hedgehog Mountain Trailhead is the starting point for a great network of over five miles of pet-friendly trails in Freeport, ME. The pathways are marked and most loop back to the parking area. Please remember to leash and clean up after your pets.

Dogs are allowed to join their owners at Range Pond State Park in Poland, ME. This pet-friendly recreation area is located along the northeast shore of beautiful Lower Range Pond. There are a couple of pet-friendly trails that weave around the park as well, including Old Fields Trail that loops through the pine forest at Range Pond and the Railroad Trail that leads through old logging roads and railroad beds, with just one short hill. Be sure to keep your pup leashed and clean up after them.

Fels-Groves Farm Preserve is a pet-friendly 55-acre parcel of mature woods in Yarmouth, ME. The preserve features 1.2 miles of trails, on which you can expect to see abundant wildlife and scenic views. Leashed dogs are welcome to join their owners when walking at this recreation area.

Rines Forest is a magnificent 272-acre woodland in the heart of Cumberland Foreside, ME. This pet-friendly trail allows your pup to tag along as you come across cascading waterfalls, popular trails and places of solitude. Dogs are allowed under owner voice, electronic, or whistle control, however please note hunting and snowmobiles are also permitted on select routes.

The Mountain Division 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 Windham! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Mountain Division 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 Mountain Division 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 Standish! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Mountain Division 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.

Leashed dogs are allowed at one of the oldest and most popular of the trails in Portland, Back Cove Trail, which offers great views of the Portland skyline. Set along Portland’s iconic Baxter Blvd on Back Cove, this park has a 3-mile multi-use path, athletic field, horticultural gardens, fitness course, and wildlife viewing areas. The tree-lined stone dust and paved path boasts views of the skyline while hugging the edges of a tidal estuary basin. There are abundant opportunities for birding, biking, running and walking. The Back Cove trail was first visioned by James Phinney Baxter, mayor of Portland in the late 1800’s and early 1900’s. The Back Cove trail was completed in 1917 after a combined effort by many Portland residents.

Bradbury Mountain State Park is a dog-friendly place in Pownal, ME. Covering 800 acres of forested land in total, the park is home to 21 miles of hiking trails that can be used to explore the area. Bradbury Mountain is 485 feet high and offers wonderful views of the surrounding area from the top. Your pup is welcome to join you as long as they are on a leash no longer than six feet and are cleaned up after.

Desert of Maine is a pet-friendly tourist attraction in Freeport, ME. Well-behaved leashed dogs are welcome to join you on the 20-acre dunes and can ride on the train. This is the perfect spot for photos to create long-lasting memories.

Dogs are allowed to join their owners at Sebago Lake State Park in Casco, ME. This forested lakeside park is 1,400 acres in size, featuring sandy beaches, extensive woodlands, ponds, bogs and a river. Leashed dogs are welcome to enjoy a hike on the pet-friendly trails. However, pets are not permitted in the campground and are not allowed on beaches between April 1 and September 30.

Androscoggin Riverlands State Park is a pet-friendly place in Turner, ME. Bring Fido along while you explore Maine's second largest urban area and it's 2,675 acres. There are numerous trails located at the park, including 12 miles of multi-use and 10 miles of hiking trails. Pet owners are reminded to keep their animals on a leash for the duration of their visit and to clean up any mess that they leave behind.

The Presumpscot River Preserve, located in Portland, ME, is a dog-friendly hiking destination. The river travels from Sebago Lake to Casco Bay. In a collaborative effort, Portland Trails, the City of Portland Landbank Commission and the state's Land for Maine's Future program established a 48-acre public nature preserve along the river to protect this scenic area.

Casco Bay Trail is a dog-friendly hiking path located inside Wolfe's Neck Woods State Park in Freeport, ME. Fido is welcome to join you on this coastal trail, but dogs must remain on a leash. Casco Bay Trail offers an interpretive panel educating visitors on surrounding islands. This half-mile stretch can be combined with other trails in the park, like the White Pines Trail.

Lowell Preserve Trailhead is a pet-friendly hiking spot in Windham, ME. From here, you can make your way around over 300 acres of forest conservation area that has more than 8 miles of trails. Leashed pups are welcome to join you, but dog owners are reminded to clean up any mess left behind.

Donnabeth Lippman Park is a 123-acre park featuring a pet-friendly trail that circles Chaffin Pond in Windham, ME. A parking lot is available and picnic tables are located next to the pond. There's also a sandy area just down the main trail that is great for your dog to go swimming. Beware as some of the trails can be muddy at times.