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 difficult for a leisurely winter hike. We recommend following the New England Cottontail Trail (yellow) which is a 1 mile loop. The Junkins Loop Trail (light blue) and Kingsbury Trail (dark blue) are also good to extend your hike. On the day we visited the trails were very icy, and ice stabilizers are recommended.
Owned by the York Land Trust, this area is home to many wildlife habitats, therefore dogs must remain on-leash. Please note that the large parking lot is not plowed during the winter.
To plan your visit to Highland Preserve, including directions and current weather conditions, click here. For other trails in the York area, please visit our Maine Winter Hikes for Dogs recommendations or our Dog Friendly Places page.
