Dog Friendly Hiking Trails Near Capitol Square, Madison, WI, US

Governor Nelson State Park in Waunakee, WI is a pet-friendly recreation space where visitors can bring their furry companions to enjoy boating, fishing and picnicking. They offer a designated pet picnic and swim area north of the public beach/picnic section. Pets must be on a maximum eight-foot leash, attended at all times and picked up after. Note that dogs aren’t permitted on playgrounds, buildings, observation towers or benches.

The Southwest Commuter Path 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 Madison! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Southwest Commuter Path. 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.