The Best Dog-Friendly Hikes in Oregon and Washington
Hitting the trail with a furry friend? Here are the top hikes in the Pacific Northwest for hiking with dogs.
Washington
- Mount Ellinor: Young, fit dogs will love this short but steep hike, and you’ll love the views.
- Lake Twenty-Two: This climb past waterfalls, giant cedars, and a serene lake is a lovely treat for both you and your pet.
- High Rock Lookout: Dogs aren’t allowed on trails at Mount Rainier, but this hike just outside the park is the next best thing.
- Badger Mountain: Trailhead Park Loop: Leashes are available to borrow at the trailhead.
- Coyote Wall (Labyrinth Loop): This is the rare hiking trail with an off-leash season.
Oregon
- Dry Creek Falls: Enjoy a gentle ascent to the base of Dry Creek Falls, and let your pup play in the pool at its base.
- Cape Falcon: What dog doesn’t love a day at the beach? Pair your hike with off-leash fun at Short Sand Beach.
- Lower Macleay Trail to Pittock Mansion: Fido will appreciate the well-graded, well-maintained paths en route to Pittock Mansion, where you’ll both enjoy skyline views.
- West Metolius River: Horseback riders and mountain bikers aren’t allowed on this mostly flat path, which means you and your four-legged friend have it all to yourselves.
- Siskiyou Mountain Park: Enjoy a steady diet of rolling hills and gradual ascents while pausing occasionally to bask in views of Ashland below.
Towering peaks, sparkling coastline, and vast old-growth forests: wherever you turn in the Pacific Northwest, adventure awaits. Pack a lunch, lace up your boots, and hit the trails with Moon Pacific Northwest Hiking.
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