Dog Friendly Hiking Trails in Penrose, CO

Tunnel Drive Trail Head is a dog-friendly hiking trail in Cañon City, CO. The trail is flat with a moderate incline at the beginning. There is an excellent view of the Royal Gorge and Arkansas River as you walk. The 2-mile trail will take you through three tunnels within the granite peaks.

The dog-friendly Red Canyon Park is a 640-acre outdoor recreation area in Canyon City, CO, where two- and four-legged friends can explore together. Leashed dogs are welcome to join their owners along dirt and gravel hiking trails through this mountain park. Other amenities include camp sites, picnic shelters and restrooms.

The Royal Cascade Trailhead begins approximately 1.75 miles from the Tunnel Drive Trailhead and connects the lower trail systems to the upper elevations of Royal Gorge Park. The dog-friendly trail is approximately 3.6 miles long and rises 1800 feet.

The Fremont Peak Trail in Canon City, CO, welcomes leashed dogs. The out and back 3.2 mile trail features an elevation gain of 583 feet. Enjoy an expansive view from the summit at the end of the path.