Dog Friendly Hiking Trails in Maryland

North Side Park is a beautiful recreation area in Ocean City, MD featuring dog-friendly walking trails for you and Fido to enjoy. This 58-acre park is home to athletic fields, a foot bridge, a playground, picnic shelter, two piers and over one mile of walking paths. Dogs must be leashed at all times and cleaned up after during their visit.

If you love your flowers and gardens and you love Fido, this is the place for you. The pet-friendly Cylburn Arboretum in Baltimore, MD has 207 acres of walking trails, grass pastures, many gardens, a mini museum and a greenhouse. Leashed dogs are welcome throughout the arboretum. Humans must clean up after their canine companions.

Cromwell Valley Park is a 380-acre natural area in Parkville, MD. This pet-friendly park is comprised of pasture, cultivated gardens, open fields, woods, hedgerows, orchards and wooded piedmont hills. The diversity of this habitat makes it an excellent area for wildlife, which you can view while walking along any of the seven hiking trails throughout the park. Please note that dogs must be leashed at all times.

Calvert Cliffs State Park is a pet-friendly destination in Lusby, MD. Dominated by craggy cliffs and coves, you can take your pooch to explore over 13 miles of trails throughout this scenic park. Don't forget to check out the quarter mile beach along Chesapeake Bay as well, where you may discover some interesting fossils. If Fido finds a bone, it may well be from thousands of years ago.

Leashed dogs are allowed at Seneca Creek State Park, consisting of 6,300 acres that extend along 14 scenic miles of Seneca Creek towards the Potomac River in Gaithersburg, MD. There's an astonishing 50 miles of hiking trails around this pet-friendly park for you and Fido to enjoy, and one of the main attractions of the park is the 90-acre Clopper Lake surrounded by forests and fields.

Cunningham Falls State Park is a dog-friendly destination in Thurmont, MD. Located in the picturesque Catoctin Mountains, the park is split into two different sections: William Houck Area and Manor Area. You can bring Fido with you to many of the campgrounds, on the trails, and in all of the day-use areas if they are on a leash under six feet and all mess is cleaned up after them. Pets are not permitted on the sandy portion of the beach and lake from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day.

Rocks State Park is a dog-friendly recreational area in Jarrettsville, MD. Sprawling over 855 acres of rocky forest land, this picturesque park is rustic and relatively untouched, providing a scenic getaway for dogs and their owners. Enjoying hiking with your leashed pup on 3.5 miles of trails that weave around the park and take you to scenic spots, such as Kilgore Falls.

Watkins Regional Park is a pet-friendly outdoor recreation area in Upper Marlboro, MD. Parkgoers can bring their pups to explore the walking trails or unwind with a picnic. Other amenities include sports fields, a campground, athletic courts, a miniature train and a playground. Dogs must be leashed during their visit.

C&O Canal Lock is a pet-friendly towpath in Williamsport, MD. Fido can join you for a walk along the levy, which is relatively flat and offers both, paved and gravel walkways. It's a great place to take a stroll with your pup or relax outside and take in the scenery. Dogs are welcome as long as they're leashed and cleaned up after.

From the day after Labor Day until Memorial Day weekend, Fido is welcome to join you in the day-use area and on the Canyon Trail at pet-friendly Swallow Falls State Park in Oakland, MD. Leashed dogs are also allowed in the campground and on the trails that connect with the state forest.

Dogs are welcome at Deep Creek Lake State Park, a 3,900-acre, man-made lake surrounded by 1,800 acres of stunning woodland in Swanton, MD. Fido can join you on Browning, Beckman and Garrett Camp Loops, all trails, boat ramps, the Discovery Center parking area with trail access, and along the shoreline. Pets are not permitted on the sandy portion of the swimming beach from Memorial Day weekend until after Labor Day.

Bring Fido to hike the pet-friendly trails at Hashawha Environmental Center in Westminster, MD. This 320-acre park includes 5 miles of multi-use trails for leashed pets to enjoy. The scenic grounds are home to Lake Hashawha and an abundance of wildlife.

As you hike the Appalachian Trail, take a break to explore dog-friendly Gathland State Park at the Crampton's Gap Trailhead in Jefferson, MD. Leashed dogs are welcome throughout the historic park, so you and Fido can explore the War Correspondent's Arch, the South Mountain Battlefield, and a picnic at the pavilion.

Palmer State Park is a pet-friendly destination in Street, MD. Leashed pets are welcome at this 555-acre park, containing two miles of scenic Deer Creek running through the center. There's plenty to see at this state park along the banks of the creek, including a number of undeveloped trails that weave around the woodland.

Washington Monument State Park is a dog-friendly recreational area in Middletown, MD. You and Fido can hop on a section of the Appalachian Trail to get to the centerpiece of the park, Washington Monument, the first completed monument in George Washington's memory. Dogs are welcome to join their owners on a leash under six feet, as long as owners clean up any mess after them.

Marshy Point Nature Center is a pet-friendly attraction in Baltimore, MD. This nature center is located along the Dundee and Saltpeter Creeks and features hiking trails and year round activities and events. Leashed dogs are welcome on the trails, as long as owners pick up after them.

New Germany State Park is a dog-friendly destination sandwiched between Big Savage Mountain and Meadow Mountain in Grantsville, MD. Enjoy diverse forests, a small lake and ten miles of multi-use trails to explore. Pets are welcome in Hemlock camp loop, some of the cabins, the day-use area, and on the lake, but not on groomed trails during cross-country ski season and on the sandy beach portion of the swimming beach.

The B&A 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 Millersville! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the B&A 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.

Mariner Point Park in Joppatowne, MD, is a pet-friendly destination offering a variety of outdoor activities for visitors and their canine companions. This hidden gem features paved trails ideal for dog walking, scenic picnic areas, playgrounds and ample space for cycling. The park’s waterfront access makes it a prime location for kayaking, boating and fishing from several piers.

The Cross Island 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 Stevensville! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Cross Island 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.