Ok, so it was just a month ago I was growling about the mild winter and that there wasn’t any snow for my winter hikes. Now ironically there was too much snow this past weekend for us to go on a hike. Adding insult to injury, with temperatures hovering in the teens it was too […]
With over 40 miles of trails, Mount Agamenticus in York, Maine offers a variety of options for dog friendly winter hikes. On our most recent visit, in honor of our Golden Retriever’s 5th birthday, we hiked to the top of Second Hill with it’s elevation of 555 feet. To get to Second Hill begin at […]
One of our favorite places for a dog friendly winter hike is Orris Falls in South Berwick, Maine. Following an abandoned colonial road, the Orris Falls network of trails offers a variety of hiking options. During the winter we prefer to hike the Big Bump trail which leads away from the falls and wetlands area, […]
The Scarborough section of the Eastern Trail is a popular dog friendly winter hike, especially for snowshoers and cross-country skiers…when there is snow! Due to the unusually mild temperatures last week, on Sunday the trails were bare with just a few icy sections. However that made for an easy scenic walk, complete with bird watching […]
A popular trail for a dog friendly winter hike is Highland Farm Preserve in York, Maine. Consisting of 151 acres, Highland Preserve’s trails are clearly marked and of varied terrain that take you past wetlands, through forest, and up to scenic outcroppings. The Barred Owl Trail (white) and Ridge Trail (red) are steep and can be […]
Is your New Year’s Resolution to get more exercise? Perhaps it is to spend more quality time with your dog? Or how about explore new places? If you answered yes to any of these, you’re in luck! All you have to do is take the Living with a Golden New Year Challenge! For the past […]
Cabin fever setting in? Here are a few of our favorite trails in Maine that we enjoy Dog Friendly Winter Hikes! Just click on the highlighted name for more information including directions and current weather conditions. Also be sure to visit our Dog Friendly Places page for more suggestions of trails in Maine to visit […]
Off the beaten path, Petit Manan Point in Steuben, Maine offers two separate trails that are dog friendly hikes through blueberry barrens, dense forests, coastal raised heath peatlands, old hayfields, freshwater and saltwater marshes, cedar swamps, granite shores and cobble beaches. Petit Manan Point is part of the Maine Coastal Island National Wildlife Refuge (MCINWR), a complex network […]
Jasper Beach, located in Howard Cove, Machiasport, Maine, is a scenic place for a dog friendly walk. However, don’t be fooled by the name. If you are looking to spend the day at a sandy beach, this place isn’t for you. But if you would like to see a unique geological formation which is said […]
Roque Bluffs State Park in Roque Bluffs, Maine offers over 6 miles of dog friendly hiking through diverse terrain. Located on Schoppee Point, Roque Bluffs State Park consists of 274 acres with trails that loop their way through old apple orchards, meadows, and dense forest along rocky shores with breathtaking views of Great Cove and […]
