Walks & trails

Choose a permitted route, find its access point and check the sections where dogs cannot go.

Sorted by place name, A–Z.

Walks & trails

Alki Trail

A paved West Seattle waterfront multi-use trail where dogs stay on a leash no longer than eight feet and remain out of adjacent beach areas.

Conditions apply
  • West Seattle waterfront route
  • Paved shared-use trail
  • Connections among Alki landmarks
Seattle
Walks & trails

Anacostia Riverwalk Trail

A free, paved 3.5-mile multiuse trail through Anacostia Park where pets are welcome on a leash six feet or shorter.

Dogs allowed
  • Paved multiuse route
  • 3.5 miles inside Anacostia Park
  • Free and open year-round in daylight
Washington, DC
Walks & trails

Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail

A 10-mile shared urban loop around Lady Bird Lake where the normal public-area rule requires dogs to remain leashed.

Conditions apply
  • 10-mile urban loop
  • Multiple access points
  • Boardwalk open 5 a.m.–midnight
Austin
Walks & trails

Apache Wash Loop

A 5.6-mile easy multi-use desert loop from Apache Wash Trailhead, with vault toilets but no drinking water.

Conditions apply
  • 5.6-mile easy loop
  • Vault toilets at trailhead
  • Wide desert views
Phoenix
Walks & trails

Balcones District Park Trail

A 1.30-mile shared-use Austin Parks trail in Northwest Austin where pets are welcome on a leash no longer than six feet.

Conditions apply
  • 1.30 miles published trail
  • Shared hike-and-bike use
  • Northwest Austin
Austin
Walks & trails

Barton Creek Greenbelt Trail

More than 12 miles of rugged greenbelt recreation with a six-foot leash limit, variable water and several official access points.

Conditions apply
  • More than 12 miles to explore
  • Multiple official access points
  • Limestone and creek scenery
Austin
Walks & trails

Bauerle Ranch Park Trail

A 5.17-mile shared-use Austin Parks trail in South Austin where pets are welcome on a leash no longer than six feet.

Conditions apply
  • 5.17 miles published trail
  • Shared hike-and-bike use
  • South Austin
Austin
Walks & trails

Bear Creek Park Trail

A leashed regional-park trail through natural areas along Bear Creek.

Conditions apply
  • Named creek trail
  • Natural areas
  • Southwest Denver
Denver
Walks & trails

Beverly S. Sheffield Northwest District Park Trail

A 0.52-mile shared-use Austin Parks trail in Northwest Austin where pets are welcome on a leash no longer than six feet.

Conditions apply
  • 0.52 miles published trail
  • Shared hike-and-bike use
  • Northwest Austin
Austin
Walks & trails

Bible Park High Line Canal Trail

A leashed High Line Canal access point in a community park with natural areas and fitness facilities.

Conditions apply
  • High Line Canal Trail
  • Natural areas
  • Southeast Denver
Denver
Walks & trails

Bill Baggs Cape Florida Trails

Key Biscayne nature and paved trails where dogs use a six-foot leash, with the beach, wetlands, lighthouse and concessions excluded.

Conditions apply
  • Nature and paved trails
  • Seawall walking
  • 8 a.m. to sunset
Miami-Dade
Walks & trails

Bloomingdale Trail at The 606

A 2.7-mile elevated Chicago walking, running and biking trail with 12 access points, where dogs stay on a short leash.

Conditions apply
  • 2.7-mile elevated route
  • Twelve access points
  • Open 6 a.m.–11 p.m.
Chicago

Maps of permitted areas are added only when boundaries can be verified. Each guide links to its official source and gives arrival guidance.