Kenyon Hill Preserve in South Berwick is an interesting place to hike with your dog in Maine. Adjacent to the more popular Mount Agamenticus in York, Kenyon Hill offers a serene hike through dense forrest, past wetlands, by the headwaters of the Ogunquit River, and up hilly terrain to enormous granite boulders. There are also […]
Located in York, Maine, the Hilton-Winn Preserve is a great place to hike with your dog. Owned by the York Land Trust, the trail winds its way past low-lying forested wetlands with vernal pools, through dense upland forest, and over the Ogunquit River. Traces of the Hilton and Winn families’ two centuries of ownership of these […]
If you’re looking for a quick but scenic place to walk your dog, the Wiggly Bridge and Steedman Woods are a great dog friendly destination. Located in York Harbor, Maine, this a short and scenic walk that includes a mini-suspension bridge. The trail head can be found at a manmade causeway off Lilac Lane, then […]
Earlier this Summer we walked the first leg of the Eastern Trail from Kennebunk to Arundel. Today we are reviewing the Biddeford to Arundel stretch of this dog friendly walking trail in Maine. The Biddeford to Kennebunk section offers 6 miles (one way) of scenic easy walking. But on a hot summer day, we prefer […]
Highland Farm Preserve in York, Maine offers seven trails for dog friendly hiking. Consisting of 151 acres in the York River watershed, Highland Farm Preserve’s trails are of varied terrain that take you through dense forests, past vernal pools, and up to scenic outcroppings. As with Orris Falls in South Berwick, the Highland Farm Preserve […]
Step back in time hiking with your dogs following an abandoned Colonial Road at Orris Falls, in Maine. Located in the historical community of Tantic, the 171 acres Orris Falls Conservation Area in South Berwick straddles the North Berwick and Wells town lines. This dog friendly hiking trail runs between Thurrell Road and Emery’s Bridge […]
Off the beaten path, Bauneg Beg Mountain in North Berwick, Maine is a quiet place to hike with your dogs. Although the trail head can be difficult to find off the winding back roads of North Berwick, Bauneg Beg Mountain is definitely worth the effort. Used mostly by locals, this conservation area consists of 89 […]
Fort McClary State Park, located in Kittery, Maine is a good dog friendly place to visit. Since 1689 this site has been used to protect the Piscataqua River and surrounding communities in Maine and New Hampshire. Today Fort McClary offers historic buildings to explore and scenic views of the harbor. Often less crowded than more […]
Maine has many dog friendly beaches. This is a quick reference on the dates and times dogs are allowed on town owned beaches in Maine during the Summer Season. Click on the highlighted names for more information on dog beaches that we recommend in that town, including directions, parking information, current weather, photos and more to […]
September 2016 Update: Please note due to construction work at the wastewater treatment facility, the City of Portsmouth has CLOSED the Peirce Island Dog Park for approximately the next four years. Once a replacement off-leash dog area is established, it will be posted. In the meantime, to learn more about other Dog Trails in the area, please visit our Dog […]