Dog Friendly Hiking Trails in Suffield, CT

Dogs are welcome at the pet-friendly Sunrise Park in Suffield, CT, which features a lake for fishing, boating, and swimming for two- and four-legged friends. The park also offers picnic areas, hiking trails, and a playground. Non-residents pay an entry fee on weekends and holidays from Memorial Day to Labor Day, while residents with a park sticker enter for free.

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.

Enders State Forest in Granby is a dog-friendly recreational area in Granby, CT. This diverse forest spreads out over Granby and across to the nearby Barkamsted area, offering wetlands and waterfalls galore. Fido is welcome to join you in the picnic areas and on the hiking trails of this forest.

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.

Bring Fido on a leash to Auerfarm State Park Scenic Reserve, a dog-friendly, 40-acre area in Bloomfield, Connecticut. The park offers great hiking trails. Please keep your pup on a leash no longer than 6 feet in length.

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.

Stanley Park in Westfield, MA is pet-friendly. Bring your leashed dog along for a walk on the paved trails, then relax on the grassy areas and look out for lesser-spotted black squirrels who call the park home. Pick up after your pup and place any waste in the trash cans provided.

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.

The Farmington River 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 Farmington! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Farmington River 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.

The Stratton Brook 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 Simsbury! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Stratton Brook 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.

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.

Take Fido to explore the more than 130 acres of Nod Brook Wildlife Management Area in Simsbury, CT. The area features a variety of outdoor activities, such as hiking along one of the pet-friendly trails. Please note that the area is popular for fishing and hunting. It is recommended that dogs wear orange if visiting in the fall or winter seasons. Please be aware of others fishing if Fido wants to take a dip.

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.

Leashed dogs are welcome at Talcott Mountain State Park, a pet-friendly park in Simsbury, CT. Fido is welcome to join you in picnic areas and on the hiking trails that lead to Heublein Tower at the top of the mountain. The casual Tower Trail Hike will take you and your pooch around 40 minutes to get to the top.

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.

Dogs are welcome on the trails and at the picnic areas of Gay City State Park, a pet-friendly park in Hebron, CT. Pets are not permitted on any of the beaches along the shores of the Blackledge River, but it's a wonderful place for you to explore with your leashed pup on the trails.