The Sanford-Springvale Rail Trail is an easy dog friendly walk that runs from the Lebanon town line to Springvale, and passes through Sanford, Maine. Following the former corridor of the old Portland to Worcester rail line, this 6 miles one way trail is a straight, flat walk through forest and neighborhoods, with scenic views of Deering […]
Exciting news! We’ve reached maximum capacity for our Dog Friendly Trails recommendations page! But have no fear, we still have a lot more reviews to post and places to explore. So to accommodate our growing list we’ve updated Living with a Golden. You’ll notice when you visit our Dog Trails page, you’ll see we’ve added […]
If you’re looking for a scenic hike along Maine’s rugged coast, there are better options than the Cliff Trail in Harpswell, Maine. If you’re looking for a dog friendly hike through dense forest culminating with a view from a 150 foot high cliff, then the Cliff Trail is worth a visit. There are two trail […]
With an extensive network of trails totaling over 10 miles, Ravenswood Park in Gloucester, Massachusetts, offers a variety of of dog friendly hiking options. Trails range from wide carriage paths that are perfect for a leisurely stroll, to more moderate hikes along the boulder strewn and wetlands trails. On the day we visited, we hiked […]
Chesterfield Gorge State Wayside, in Chesterfield, NH, is an easy dog friendly scenic walk. The 0.7 mile Wilderness Loop Trail follows Wilde Brook and winds its way around both sides of the gorge, with scenic views of the series of waterfalls. There is a fence around the steep drop-off to protect curious pups, but there […]
Nestled in Madame Sherri Forest in Chesterfield, New Hampshire is a beautiful stone stairway to nowhere, making for a unique dog friendly hike. Named for the eccentric Madame Antoinette Sherri, who once designed costumes for the Zigfield Follies in the 1920s, the stairway and a few ruins are all that remain of her “castle” that once […]
Salmon Falls Preserve in Lebanon, Maine is a dog friendly hike along the Salmon Falls River. Where the trail splits, bear right and you will head downhill towards the river’s edge. There you will find a waterfall, dam and a former mill on the opposite shore in New Hampshire. The loop itself is .5 miles. […]
Mt. Kearsarge located in Warner and Wilton, New Hampshire is a popular dog friendly hike. Accessible by two state parks, it is our family’s tradition to access it by way of Rollins State Park in Warner, NH. There you will find a half mile hiking trail of 300 vertical feet with scenic overlooks along the […]
Giant’s Stairs in Harpswell is a dog friendly scenic walk along Maine’s rocky coast. At less than a mile, this cliff walk skirts the rugged coastline on a footpath through fragrant beach roses with breathtaking views of Casco Bay, and scenic overlooks perfect for watching the crashing surf and wildlife. If you’re feeling adventurous, the […]
Summer is a great time to get out and spend the day with your dog exploring new places and revisiting old ones. The following are just a few of our favorite dog friendly picnic spots in Maine and Massachusetts. Please click on the highlighted name for more details to plan your visit, including directions, weather […]