Wooded Walks

Enjoy this beautiful National Park with your best friend!   There are more than 100 miles of trails and 45 miles of carriage roads for pets to enjoy!   The Read more...

This rail trail was once the site of a rail line running from New York to Boston, and dates back to the 1870s! This linear trail is 50 miles long, Read more...

Best known for the historic 19th century iron making town, Allaire Village, and the antique steam trains on the Pine Creek Railroad. There are several trail options here, ranging in Read more...

14 miles of marked trails and more than 20 miles of unmarked trails run through the park, taking you through forest and marsh. Read more...

Along with the trail system, there is the Thunder Rock area, a bedrock city. The beaver ponds allow for a place to observe the varied wildlife in the park. You Read more...

Offering a bit of everything, this park has two lakes, camping, ball fields, mountains, meadows, streams, and ponds, plus an extensive trail system Read more...

The extensive trail system offers a variety of sights and views.   Some highlights:   The Henry Buck Trail (Blue Blazed) leads through the forest to the ruins of a Read more...

At 14,000 plus acres, Arcadia is Rhode Island’s largest recreational area. Many of the trails are used by mountain bikers and horseback riders, something to keep in mind when you Read more...

Rolling hills and valleys, tidal creeks, a mixed deciduous forest, and hidden ponds are some sights you’ll see in this quiet park situated on the western bank of the Nissequogue Read more...

There are 8 easy walking trails that range from 1-3.2 miles. The Absegami Trail includes a wooden foot bridge and benches. Every trailhead starts at the 2nd parking lot  near Read more...

Dogs must be on a leash no longer than 6′ and are not allowed in the buildings, picnic areas, museum, wildlife center and bathing areas. There is an extensive trail Read more...

Nature Trails, beach, canoe/kayak launches, and much more. Also located on the property is the River Lea house and museum, home to the Grand Island Historical Society, built by William Read more...

-Mostly forest, this park has stands of pine, oak and Atlantic white cedar that the trail system takes you through. The cranberry bog has since been turned into Lake Nummy, Read more...

This park’s 460 acres were once part of Louis D. Conley’s 1500 acre estate. Today you can hike the trail system with your dog, as long as he’s on a Read more...

The unmarked trails take you through over 100 acres in the park, plus you can connect to the adjacent Manor Farm Park. The western portion of this park is hillier Read more...

Hike the 2.7 mile Andy’s trail and then spend the night on one of the campsites! Read more...

This State Park and adjoining State Forest offer more than 9000 acres combined to hike through! There is an extensive trail system, not many of which are marked, and most Read more...

8.4 mile stretch of stone dust trail that was converted from an old railroad bed. There are also trailheads in Allan H Treman State Park and Taughannock Falls State Park. Read more...

Leashed dogs are permitted on trails and in picnic areas, but not on the beach or campground. Enjoy the beautiful trails surrounding Black Rock Pond! Read more...

This undeveloped parkland has hiking trails, providing views of the Hudson Valley. Dogs must remain leashed at all times. Please note there is limited parking here! Read more...

Enjoy beautiful views of the Long Island Sound, and plenty of wildlife viewing on these trails! Please note that dogs and horses are not allowed on the beach from April Read more...

Dogs are allowed throughout the park on leash. The approx. 6 mile loop around Stump Pond is a great option! There is also an off leash dog run in the Read more...

13 miles of trails, a sandy lakefront, and hardwood forests with campsites in the shade! Read more...

This forest area was once a bustling town, known as Whitesbog Village, a cranberry and blueberry producing community. You can still see remnants of the village as you walk along Read more...

This huge park features miles of woodland trails and scattered wetlands.  There is also a connection to the Paumanok Path via the Brookhaven Trail.   Fun Facts & Sights to Read more...

The trails here take you through marsh, meadow and woods! Hiking, biking, canoeing and kayaking are popular in this park preserve Read more...

The world’s first condensed milk factory was built here in 1857 by Gail Borden. This product was of tremendous value to the Union Army during the Civil War! Leashed dogs Read more...

Named after the foaming cascade formed by Buttermilk Creek as it flows down the steep valley toward Cayuga Lake. There is a small lake in the upper park, with trails Read more...

This park is cooperatively owned by the Nature Conservancy and Suffolk County. You’ll find well marked trails which lead you around three ponds (Sandy, the largest, Block which may sometimes Read more...

Camp Hero is 415 acres of varying landscape, including woodlands, beach, and wetlands. An extensive trail system is available for hiking, biking, and horseback riding.    Fun Facts & Sights Read more...

This completely natural, undeveloped reserve has no developed facilities. Hike through the reserve and enjoy stunning views of the waterfall!     Read more...

The 5.7 mile trail here is shared with mountain bikers, and has an elevation gain of 216 feet throughout the course of the trail, situated along the headwaters of the Read more...

There are currently 6 miles of trail available for use, an additional 6 miles will be available upon the completion of construction. The stone dust path follows an abandoned railroad Read more...

Access to this passive parkland is located behind the Congregational Church in Mount Sinai.  There is no parking lot or sign for the entrances (one on Waters Edge Lane and Read more...

Hike through the trails and be on the lookout for caves once used by Native Americans! It is believed the Chatfield brothers operated a gristmill here in the 1600s. Dogs Read more...

There are five designated trails in the park. Red, Yellow, Green and Blue are for hiking and walking, White is for hiking and mountain biking. The trails range in length Read more...

The two lakes, Lily and Chenango were formed when the last glacier retreated and left behind chunks of ice which melted to form the lakes and bog! Hike the trail Read more...

The dramatic landscape here is a sight to behold, and can be taken in from above or along the lakeshore! The trail system has both short walks (.12 mile) and Read more...

This park has an impressive array of geological features to take in, including the glacial plunge basin lake, where the surface and bottom waters don’t mix! There are rocky outcrops, Read more...

Enjoy the woods and streams in Connecticut’s second largest state forest! Pets are not permitted on the beach. Read more...

The trails in this 47 acre, hilly park offer beautiful views of Cold Spring Harbor.    Fun Facts & Sights to See: This park serves as the northern trailhead of Read more...

Anna Hyatt Huntington, the internationally famous sculptress, created the lifelike bear and wolf sculptures that greet you when you arrive! The park is named for her father in law, the Read more...

This hidden gem offers an extensive trail system for hiking, as well as access to the Long Island Sound!   Fun Facts & Sights to See: Local History: was once Read more...

Set in the wetlands of Riverhead, the 1.1 mile loop trail in the preserve allows for gorgeous views of the Little Peconic River, as well as Sweezy Pond. The highlight Read more...

This preserve features an intricate trail system that was once a part of the Meadow Brook Hunt fox hunting route. Some of the trails are restored carriage trails and date Read more...

Multiple-use trails varying in length from .5 – 2.0 miles long take you through this hilly, woodland park full of ravines, streams, and the 12 acre Harlow Lake. There are Read more...

Mixed oak and pine woodland make up more than 2700 acres of this pine barrens preserve. Perfect for hiking with your pup! Remember to pack in pack out, and be Read more...

The trail system includes the 6.55 mile Niagara Gorge Trail! Read more...

This small park has a quiet pond with wetland vegetation surrounding it. The 0.2 mile linear trail also has several benches along the way, perfect for taking a moment to Read more...

This park is wooded and generally flat, with nature trails and camping! Read more...

There are many unmarked trails in this 700 acre park, this is the place to go if you want to be lost in nature. A hidden gem, it offers solitude Read more...

The feature of the park Chapman Falls is 60′ long over a series of steps. Until the 1890’s, this was the site of a mill. It’s unsure where the name Read more...

Overlooking the Devil’s Hole Rapids, this park offers several scenic spots. Be sure to check out the stone staircase leading to views of the rapids and gorge rock layers Read more...

Featuring a wooded, shady 2.2 mile loop trail. Hilly in parts, but comfortable to walk on. The loop trail follows the perimeter of the park, making it pretty easy to Read more...

In addition to the art installations, the park has several nature trails, including the Gorge Trail which meets up with the rim trail that connect’s to Devil’s Hole State Park. Read more...

0.3 mile trail with some hills. To access the trailhead, drive in through the cobblestone walls marking the estate entrance on Arbutus Rd. Pass the first driveway on the left Read more...

This beautiful forest is diverse, and features wetlands and waterfalls (use the purple blazed trail for views of the falls). The trails can be damp and sometimes slippery due to Read more...

This beautiful park on Lake Erie offers camping and a trail system that has trails of varying lengths, perfect for all skill levels. The scenic cliffs of Angola shale line Read more...

This massive, 14,086 acre park has more than 20km of groomed trails, a campground, fishing, and so much more. There are RV campsites, but currently no hookups available or dump Read more...

This lakefront park has it all, sandy beaches, shoreline bluffs, and woodlands! There are campgrounds and cabin areas. Dogs are allowed in campsites and day use areas, unless otherwise noted. Read more...

Dense woods, a long narrow gorge, hiking trails, and 5 waterfalls are some of the features of this park! The campsite area includes a stream-fed swimming pool! Pets are allowed Read more...

The woodland trail system has varying length paths, from .1 mile to 2.28 miles! Read more...

Hiking trails along densely wooded bluffs, panoramic views, marsh that offers nature sightings including Great Blue Herons, and 275 campsites round out the offerings at this large park! Read more...

This park, located a short drive from NYC, has trails ranging in length from ust under a mile to just shy of two miles, and take you around Mohansic Lake Read more...

2.5 miles of trails that follow a historic carriage road, passing by the ruins of a mansion.  Dogs must be leashed and picked up after Read more...

0.6 mile loop trail, on the historic Gardiner Farm.    Fun Facts & Sights to See: Local History: The Gardiner Farm dates back to 1750 when the land was first Read more...

Once the site of a mill town, you can still find stone foundations, cellar holes, and even  few tombstones.   Leashed pets are permitted in picnic areas and trails, but Read more...

90 miles of open space corridor that follows the route of the Genesee Valley Canal and the Pennsylvania Railroad Rochester Branch. This multi-use trail is full of historic as well Read more...

Enjoy the trail as it leads past crumbling foundations of a former family estate, to a broad, grassy tidal river flat.   Pets must be on a maximum 7′ leash. Read more...

More than 12 miles of interconnecting trails, 3 ponds, and a lake are nestled in the wooded, hilly terrain here! You can also reserve a campsite! Read more...

The castle located here was built by William Hooker Gillette. The castle is named the Seventh Sister, as it is located atop the most southern hill in a chain known Read more...

Otsego Lake is the ‘Glimmerglass’ mentioned in James Fenimore Cooper’s Leatherstocking Tales, and this beautiful park has an incredible view of it! There are several picturesque trails, as well as Read more...

Spacious lawns, fields, and forested areas provide a beautiful day with your pup. Packed sand bridle paths are ideal for a forested adventure!   The children of Colonel Robert Hale Read more...

This trail features a footbridge over a part of the tidal pond that leads to a forested bluff and a gorgeous view of the Long Island Sound. The inlet is Read more...

Almost entirely wooded, offers a few different trail options to explore! Read more...

25 miles of park trails for hiking, biking, and horseback riding, plus 6 ponds across almost 2500 acres of land! Read more...

Not only is there an extensive trail system, but thanks to a grant from the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation, there is an All Terrain Wheelchair available to access the Read more...

Traces of the former owners of this property can be seen throughout the park. Look for headstones of the Chester family, who lived there in the 18th century. Caleb Haley Read more...

More than 22 miles of hiking trails and over 2,000 feet of elevation! Read more...

With over 31 lakes, 200 miles of trails, beaches, camping areas, and miles of streams spread over two counties, Harriman is the second largest in the NYS Parks system!   Read more...

There is a roadway leading halfway up the mountain. At the end of the road a rugged half mile trail leads to the top. The summit of Haystack Mountain provides Read more...

This 133 acre, passive park has hills, 1300′ of shoreline, wetland, farm fields, and offers plenty of wildlife/bird watching opportunities! Read more...

The trail system here includes stacked loops that carry on for about 2 miles. Enjoy the forest, and walk along the stream on the yellow trail! Read more...

This undeveloped park has 3,000 acres of land used for hiking, horseback riding (by permit), and fishing! Dogs must remain on a leash at all times Read more...

This hilly and heavily wooded park features hiking trails that double as cross country ski trails in winter, and the Beaver Pond Nature Trail as well. Campsites are available, check Read more...

This 20.2 mile trail was once a former railroad line. Winding through several towns, it crosses subdivisions and roads, but offers a quiet, scenic outing.   Dogs are allowed on Read more...

Pack a picnic and check out the Pine Knob loop trail!   Pets are permitted in picnic areas and trails, but not the campground. Read more...

  This park has several transitions from beach grass to pine tree canopy, to prairie grass and salt marsh. Wildlife abounds from molluscs to birds, reptiles and turtles.  The park Read more...

There is a network of trails that range in difficulty in this huge park, but the most well known is the Breakneck Ridge trail, which rises 1,250 feet in only Read more...

Hike the extensive trail system and take in scenic views of the Connecticut River!   Leashed pets are permitted in all areas except the playground.   While it is designated Read more...

Open to the public year round, this 275 acre park offers a variety of activities, including hiking & camping!   Fun Facts & Sights to See: Natural History: what was Read more...

Approx. 1.5 miles of well marked trails will take you through woodlands, shrubs, vines, and forest. The pond is home to many types of birds and frogs as well!   Read more...

This land was once owned by James Baird, a contractor and engineer whose firm constructed the Lincoln Memorial! The Red Trail here is just over 2 miles long, and there Read more...

Covering more than three square miles, the James L Goodwin State Forest provides an extensive trail system, as well as a large lake. Named after one of the state’s first Read more...

Enjoy the hiking trails that lead to the beach! You may even see seals seasonally! Read more...

Leashed pets are welcome to join owners at this National Wildlife Refuge. There are more than 10 miles of trails, including the popular 3.5 mile Wetland Loop. The trails are Read more...

A covered bridge and water fall featuring a 250′ cascade are just some of the charming features in this dog friendly park! Read more...

Originally inhabited by member of the Algonquin Indian tribe. Early settlers traded one brass kettle for use of the land for hunting and fishing.   Pets are permitted in the Read more...

Knolls Park has 3.6 miles of trails that also connect to the neighboring Meadowlark Park (over 9 miles of trails). Read more...

The former estate of the Knox Family, there are 400 acres of grasslands, and 100 acres of woodlands, ponds and wetlands to explore! The trails are also open to horses. Read more...

Take in the breathtaking view from the bluffs, hike the trails and camp out overnight! Read more...

An extensive trail system, plus tent and trailer campsites are available! The perfect place to make a weekend out of exploring, nestled right next to a lake! Read more...

Panoramic views of Lake Ontario, farms, and orchards are the main feature of this park. There are also 4 miles of hiking trails and 274 campsites! Read more...

This long, narrow trail was originally designated for horses, but now also accommodates walkers, joggers, hikers and bikers. The 10+ mile trail follows a railroad trail through several towns.   Read more...

This park offers 15 miles of windy mountain biking trails, and is also open to dogs on leashes. Read more...

The 2.5 mile loop trail is accessible year round, and is suitable for all skill levels. Trails are well marked with diamond shaped signs with different colored owls on them.  Read more...

Known as the “Grand Canyon of the East” this amazing park has three major waterfalls between cliffs up to 600′ in parts. The lush forests harbor more than 66 miles Read more...

You can spend hours on the trails here, getting in a good workout! Dogs are not permitted in the picnic area, and the trails in zone A are for equestrian Read more...

Thickly wooded areas, with a trail system and boat launch! This peninsula was formed by a retreating glacier! Read more...

Hiking trails, scenic vistas, and historic ruins, Lovers Leap State Park has it all.   Dogs must be on a 7′ maximum leash. Read more...

The blue trail heads across Cobble Mountain and other peaks for views of the Catskill and Taconic Mountains.   Pets aren’t allowed in the campground area. Read more...

300 acres of uplands, meadows, woodlands, river, trails and bird watching!   Dogs on a 7′ or shorter leash are permitted. Read more...

This heavily wooded, hilly park offers a 2.6 mile loop trail through dry and wet woodlands, and marsh. Some trails become narrow, it’s recommended to stay on marked trails due Read more...

This former animal farm features 1.8 miles of trails.  You can also connect to the larger Berkeley Jackson County Park from here as well!   Fun Facts & Sights to Read more...

The 12.1 acre park features a 0.3 mile, flat trail that offers a peaceful walk around a pond and through the trees   Fun Facts & Sights to See: Local Read more...

Approx 8 mile loop trail in the Pine Barrens. Expect hills, with the park having  a more than 600 ft elevation gain. This large park can offer multiple days worth Read more...

Travel the trails for beautiful water views. Part of the lake is used for public water supply. Read more...

Located right next to Ogden Mills and Ruth Livingston Mills Memorial State Park, the two parks combined have more than 1,000 acres, with trails running through them that offer beautiful Read more...

The most famous part of this park is the historic Wolf Den area!   Pets on a leash are permitted in picnic areas and trails. Pets are not permitted in Read more...

Nearly 5 miles of flat woodlands to explore!   Dogs must be on a 7′ or shorter leash. Read more...

Comprised of many parcels of land spread over several towns. Mattatuck State Forest has a variety of trails to explore!   Dogs are permitted on a 7′ or shorter leash. Read more...

Meadowlark offers 5 miles of varied terrain with few flat or straight sections. The loop is very popular with mountain bikers   Fun Facts & Sights to See: Know Before Read more...

Take a walk through the woods around Millers Pond. The pond’s principal source of water comes from springs of unpolluted water.   Dogs must be on a leash no longer Read more...

The 80′ long beautiful Mine Kill Falls that the park is named after can be reached in a separate parking area, with viewing platforms and the Long Path hiking trail! Read more...

Hardwood forest, lakes, several waterfalls, 35 miles of carriage roads and 50 miles of footpaths all within and hour and a half from NYC.   Please note, dogs are not Read more...

From the top of Mohawk Mountain on a clear day, the view goes on forever. Wildlife in the park can include bobcat, fox and deer, and the park also includes Read more...

Offers outer beach access and outer beach camping, as well as an extensive trail system. The Big Reed Pond Nature Trails are nice for canine hikers, color coded to make Read more...

Remnants of the former boys’ summer camp, Camp Mooween, can be seen throughout the park. Look for the stone chimney and concrete foundation of the main hall, and old roads Read more...