The Smith Preserve in Kennebunkport, Maine offers an extensive network of dog friendly hiking trails. Consisting of over 1,000 acres, the Edwin L. Smith Preserve has over 10 miles of hiking trails of various difficulty, making this the perfect place for both a quick and easy walk, to a more rigorous half day hike. Maintained […]
Nothing beats playing a game of fetch with your best friend on the beach, or watching your dog enjoy the freedom of crashing through the waves. The following are our favorite off-leash beaches in New Hampshire and southern Maine. For more details to plan your visit, including directions and parking information, click on the highlighted […]
Consisting of over 10,000 acres and 40 miles of trails, Mount Agamenticus in York, Maine offers endless opportunities for dog friendly hiking. On the day we visited our dogs hiked the popular Ring Trail through dense forest and The Big A trail for summit views. The Ring Trail begins near the base of the mountain, […]
The Eliot Boat Basin in Eliot, Maine is a surprisingly interesting place for dog friendly hiking. On the surface it appears to be your average boat launch with amenities including large pavilion for events, covered picnic tables, playground and restrooms. But follow the trailhead behind the playground, and you’ll find an approximately one mile trail that […]
The Scarborough section of the Eastern Trail is a scenic place to walk your dog. Stretching from Scarborough through Old Orchard Beach to Saco, Maine, this off-road section of the Eastern Trail offers 8 miles of easy walking. Although our dogs would love to hike the entire 16 miles round trip, today we limited them […]
Parsons Way Shore Walk in Kennebunkport is a scenic path to walk your dog along the rugged Maine coastline. Adjacent to dog friendly Arundel Beach, also known as Colony Beach, Parsons Way winds along Cape Arundel past impressive rock formations and grand summer “cottages.” Along the way you will see Spouting Rock and Blowing Cave, […]
The Eastern Promenade in Portland, Maine is a scenic waterfront path to walk your dog. Dogs are allowed on the trail all day on-leash. From Memorial Day through Labor Day before 9:00 AM and after 5:00 PM, dogs are allowed off-leash in the area of the park bounded by Cutter Street to the lower sidewalk to […]
Looking for something to do beyond the time dogs are allowed on Maine beaches? Beaches too crowded for a proper walk? We suggest going on a Maine Dog Friendly Hike! The following are just a few of our favorite places off the beaten path to spend the day with our dogs. Click on the highlighted […]
York Harbor Beach in Maine is a small and sandy dog friendly beach, adjacent to Hartley Mason Park. Between May 20 through September 20, dogs are allowed before 8:00 AM and after 6:00 PM. In the morning before 8:00 AM, dogs are allowed off-leash under voice control. However, in the evening dogs must be leashed. […]
Exciting news! We’ve outgrown our Dog Friendly Places page! In the past year we have visited 19 beaches, hiked 22 trails, and enjoyed 5 scenic walks, for a total of 46 Dog Friendly Reviews in three states! A cumbersome list to scroll through with so many options. So to make choosing your next adventure easier, […]
