Dog Friendly Hiking Trails in Van Etten, NY

You and Fido can enjoy a day out in nature at dog-friendly Robert H. Treman State Park in Ithaca, NY. Keep your pup on a leash and explore over nine miles of trails. The highlight of the park is Enfield Glen, a gorge with 12 stunning waterfalls to admire. Dogs are permitted in some camping sites and cabins at Robert H. Treman State Park but are not allowed in any swimming areas.

Dog-friendly Buttermilk Falls State Park in Ithaca, NY has plenty for you and your pup to explore. The upper park features a lake, woodland and gorge hiking trails, picnic areas, and playing fields. The lower park features the campground, pool, playing fields and a nature trail. Leashed dogs are welcome throughout the park with the exception of swimming areas. Some campsites and cabins also permit dogs.

Ithaca Falls Natural Area offers a 0.2-mile heavily trafficked in and out trail in Ithaca, NY. Leashed dogs are welcome to join you on this easy trail that features a waterfall. There is a small sitting area at the base of the falls with rock chairs and a table where you can enjoy a bite to eat.

Newtown Battlefield State Park is a pet-friendly recreation area in Elmira, NY. Located just uphill from the Lackawanna Rail Trail, it feels so removed from the hustle and bustle of the city. You and your pooch will find a few miles of winding, clearly-marked trails that provide breathtaking views. Campers are limited to two pets on overnight stays. Be sure to keep Fido on a leash and wear orange during hunting season because it is permitted in the park.

Personious Woods is a pet-friendly trail system in Elmira, NY. Located at Tanglewood Nature Center, enjoy 5km of pet-friendly trails that include lots of different habitats like open meadows, dense larch-lined paths, a creek to splash in, and more. Leashed dogs are invited to hike with you during regular season, as long as all mess is cleaned up after them.

The Jim Schug 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 Dryden! The map below shows a trailhead where you can pick up the Jim Schug 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 East Ithaca Recreation Way 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 Ithaca! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the East Ithaca Recreation Way. 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 Catharine Creek Trail in Montour Falls, NY. This pet-friendly hiking trail begins at the corner of Marina Dr & Catherine St and is a spur off of the Finger Lakes Trail system. This area is available for year-round enjoyment of nature.

Fall Creek Valley in Ithaca, NY, is a dog-friendly natural area with moderate to challenging trails. Explore creek beds, a suspension bridge and lush forests. Dogs must be leashed and waste removed. Access via Forest Home Dr or F.R. Newman Arboretum's Morgan-Smith Trail.

The Finger Lakes Trail is a dog-friendly route from the Pennsylvania-New York border in Allegany State Park to the Catskill Forest Preserve. The longest continuous hiking trail in New York State, this trail stretches across 549 miles to the eastern terminus at the junction of the Long Path, and 950 miles to the summit of Slide Mountain. For visitors who find themselves in the Finger Lakes Region, the Erie Canal corridor, or just about anywhere in the Allegheny, Genessee, Susquehannah, or Delaware River watersheds, the Finger Lakes Trail is close by. Take Fido on a short day-hike, a weekend campout, or a multi-day backpacking trip.

Eldridge Park is a pet-friendly destination in Elmira, NY, where leashed dogs are welcome to enjoy a stroll with you on the 1.4-mile paved walking trail. Additionally, the 8.5-mile paved Lackawanna Trail begins in Eldridge Park and runs all the way to Lowman Crossover in the Town of Ashland. Other park amenities include athletic fields, a skate park, water activities, shaded picnic areas and tables, and a fenced dog park.

Sweedler and Thayer Preserves in Ithaca, NY, is a dog-friendly 155-acre nature escape featuring well-marked moderate to steep trails, glacier-cut streams, rock formations, and a diverse array of native plants and birds. Leashed dogs are welcome, and visitors are asked to carry in/carry out.

The Dryden Rail Trail is a dog-friendly, multi-use trail located in Ithaca, NY, extending up to 14 miles. You can download a map from their website to locate parking and verify which sections are open. The trail surface is primarily gravel. Please keep your dog on a leash and remember to clean up after him. The trail is open to pedestrians, bicyclists, horseback riders and furry friends.

The South Hill Recreation Way 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 Ithaca! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the South Hill Recreation Way. 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.

Take Fido for a stroll, bike ride or jog on the Lackawanna Rail Trail, a pet-friendly path in Elmira, NY that follows the old Delaware, Lackawanna and Western railroads. The trail runs from Lowman to Elmira and mainly follows along the Chemung River. The majority of the path is shaded from tree coverage. Please leash and clean up after your pets while on the trail.