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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
Marginal Way in Ogunquit, Maine is a scenic place to walk your dog during the off season. From October 1 through March 31, dogs are allowed on leash to enjoy this 1.25 miles stretch along the rugged coastline. However, NO dogs are allowed from April 1 through September 30, and there is a hefty $100 […]
The Kennebunk to Arundel stretch of the Eastern Trail is a great place for a winter hike with your dog. Round trip the Kennebunk to Arundel stretch of the Eastern Trail is approximately six miles of flat easy walking. Or if you’re feeling adventurous, you can walk 12 miles from Kennebunk to Biddeford and back. […]
Kingman Farm Trail in Madbury, New Hampshire is a popular destination for dog friendly winter hiking. A very active trail, on the day we visited we saw snowshoers, cross country skiers, snow bikers, and even a horse! Yet with approximately 334 acres, Kingman Farm Trail does not feel crowded and offers open fields and extensive […]
Alewive Woods Preserve in Kennebunk, Maine is a great place for dog friendly winter hiking. The 2.5 mile trail is mostly flat which makes for easy walking, and can be used for cross country skiing and snowshoeing. The well marked trail loops around to Alewife Pond, a popular spot for ice fishing. We recommend leashing […]
The Kennebunk Plains, in Kennebunk, Maine offers the perfect cure for cabin fever with wide open landscape for dog friendly winter hiking. A popular location for snowmobilers, cross country skiers and snowshoers, the miles of gently rolling trails offer easy winter hiking for you and your dog. Best yet, during the winter dogs do not […]
One of our favorite dog friendly places to visit year round is Fort Foster in Kittery, Maine. A great summer destination, this park becomes a must go to destination in the winter to cure cabin fever with open spaces to romp, trails to explore, and fellow dogs to meet and greet. A popular destination for […]