Dog Friendly Hiking Trails in Valparaiso, IN

There are 4 dog-friendly hiking trails in Valparaiso, and 18 more nearby. Use the links below to get an overview of each one, see pictures, print directions, and even read reviews from other dog owners. Coming from out of town? Get a discounted rate on pet friendly hotels in Valparaiso.

Cressmoor Prairie Nature Preserve

Hobart, IN

Cressmoor Prairie Nature Preserve Cressmoor Prairie Nature Preserve features a .78-mile, dog-friendly trail through the rare, black-soil prairie in Hobart, IN. Please note that portions of the trail can have standing water during seasonally wet periods of the year. Late summer through fall is the best time to visit. Please keep Fido leashed. See Details

Kankakee Fish & Wildlife Area

North Judson, IN

Kankakee Fish & Wildlife Area Spanning 4,199 acres, the pet-friendly Kankakee Fish & Wildlife Area in North Judson, IN offers diverse outdoor activities like waterfowl and dove hunting, fishing, birding, kayaking and more. While there are no marked trails, there are mowed lanes that can be used to explore the property. Dogs must be leashed outside designated L-1 area (see map below) unless hunting with a permit. See Details