Dog Friendly Hiking Trails in Washington

Washington Park Arboretum is a dog-friendly park in Seattle, WA. Leashed pets are welcome on the extensive trails of this beautiful recreation area, with plenty of benches for resting and lots of local wildlife. Please note that dogs are not permitted inside buildings or in the Seattle Japanese Garden.

Dog-friendly Liberty Lake Regional Park, located in Liberty Lake, WA, is one of the largest county parks in the state of Washington with nearly 3,000 acres of wetlands, lakeshore, montane forest and irrigated turf. The space has play equipment, shelters, a BBQ area, a campground and seven miles of trails. The Liberty Lake Loop Trail, specifically, is a 6.5-mile hike that will take about four hours to complete with Fido. Pups must remain leashed.

Bring Fido to visit the 300-acre Seward Park, a dog-friendly attraction in Seattle, WA. This recreation space offers a lovely paved waterfront trail, quiet forested areas, a native plant garden, tennis courts and more. Dogs may join their owners at this park if they remain leashed during their visit.

Bring Fido to visit the pet-friendly Fort Ebey State Park in Coupeville, WA. Located on the western side of Whidbey Island, the 641-acre park offers 25 miles of trails, a two-mile stretch of pet-friendly beach, camping, picnic shelters and more.

Quinault Rain Forest has a dog-friendly loop trail in Olympic National Park. Leashed dogs can join their owners on the 3.8-mile moderately trafficked loop in Quinault, WA. The path is suitable for all levels of hikers. Dog owners are reminded to clean up any mess to keep the lake and pathway clean for other users.

Deception Pass is Washington State's most visited state park in Oak Harbor, WA, and dogs are welcome to join you for a visit. Explore mysterious coves, rugged cliffs, jaw-dropping sunsets, and a stomach-dropping high bridge. This pet-friendly park includes 1.2 miles of ADA hiking trails, 3 miles of bike trails, 6 miles of horse trails, and 38 miles of hiking trails. Camping is also permitted. A day pass or annual Discover Pass is required when visiting.

Jakob Two Trees, a pet-friendly spot in Issaquah, WA, invites leashed dogs to explore the trail. Crafted entirely from recycled materials, Jakob and the other trolls are monumental public art pieces that celebrate nature and pay tribute to the land and waterways. Standing 14 feet tall, Jakob watches over visitors near the train tracks. He is one of six trolls located throughout the region.

Bring Fido to Whatcom Falls Park in Bellingham, WA. Two- and four-legged outdoor enthusiasts are invited to visit this pet-friendly recreation space featuring a range of amenities among its 241 acres. Parkgoers can explore walking trails that will bring you past four sets of waterfalls or even let Fido enjoy some restraint-free time in the off-leash area. Other amenities include picnic shelters, playgrounds, tennis courts, multipurpose fields and a fish hatchery.

Take a scenic stroll with your leashed pet through Ballard Locks, a pet-friendly public park in Seattle, WA. The long, narrow paved walkway in the park gives you the opportunity to watch boats pass through the locks or catch a glimpse of the salmon making their way up the specially-designed fish ladder and through the locks.

Green Lake Park is a pet-friendly public park in Seattle, WA. Leashed dogs are welcome to join you for a walk on the 2.8-mile path around the lake, a picnic on the lawn or at the pavilion, or for a day on the lake.

Hovander Homestead Park in Ferndale, WA, is a pet-friendly space that preserves the rich history of pioneer farming and offers recreational opportunities every season. Spanning nearly 350 acres, including over a mile of river frontage, the park offers both on-leash and off-leash trails for Fido to explore. Accessible sidewalks provide access to the historic Hovander House, playground, restroom, Group Picnic Shelter and the Hovander River Trail.

Seahurst Park in Burien, WA, welcomes leashed dogs to join you for a hike on the pet-friendly trails in the woods or for a stroll along the lake. This 178-acre park features forests, streams, wetlands and a pebble-beach shoreline. Public restrooms are available as well as a picnic pavilion and parking lot.

The dog-friendly Grifiths-Priday Ocean State Park in Ocean Shores, WA, is the perfect place for you and your beach-loving pup to spend the day. Explore the more than 8,300 feet of saltwater shoreline and 9,950 feet of freshwater shoreline in this 364-acre marine park. Walk along the beach, hike the dunes and stroll along the river. You'll also be able to see the Copalis Spit, a designated wildlife refuge, in this park.

Fido is welcome to join you at Fort Worden Historical State Park in Port Townsend, WA. With more than 400 acres to explore, you and Fido will surely enjoy a day in the great outdoors. This pet-friendly park features over two miles of saltwater shoreline, beautiful views of Puget Sound and many historic buildings. Dogs must be leashed at all times and humans must clean up after them.

Olympic National Forest is a beautiful dog-friendly recreation space in Olympia, WA. Visitors can experience the rushing rivers, coastal rain forests, alpine wildflowers and stunning views of the Puget Sound from mountain peaks. Leashed pets can join their owners to explore developed recreation areas like trailheads and campgrounds. Pet owners must be mindful that restrictions for Fido are set in place in Olympic National Park; be aware of where Park and Forest's boundaries are.

Howe Farm Park in Port Orchard, WA, features a historic farm, walking trails and the Howe Farm Dog Park. This fully fenced dog park provides water bowls, waste bags and bathrooms in warmer months. This recreation space welcomes pups of all sizes to play together off-leash or explore in the woods on the walking trails.

While dogs are not permitted on lighthouse tours at Point No Point Lighthouse and Park in Hansville, WA, four-legged visitors can still enjoy their time here. The pet-friendly grounds features trails and views of the historic lighthouse. Your furry friend is not allowed on the picnic site or swimming beaches.

Leashed dogs are welcome in Discovery Park, a 534-acre recreation space in Seattle, WA. This pet-friendly area offers spectacular views of both the Cascade and the Olympic Mountain ranges, along with open meadows, lush forest groves, a playground, tennis and basketball courts, trails and more.

Gas Works Park is a pet-friendly attraction in Seattle, WA. This popular, yet peaceful public park is built around the former gasworks plant and is a beautiful place to bring your leashed pet for a bit of fresh air. Take a stroll on the paved walkways, snap some photos of the rustic factory, or relax with Fido on the grassy hillside overlooking Lake Union.

Enjoy the views of Mount Rainier with Fido from the top of Crystal Mountain in Enumclaw, WA. Get there by hiking dog-friendly trails or taking the gondola. Ascending the mountain can work up quite an appetite. The Summit House restaurant at the top of Crystal Mountain is pet friendly, too!