Best dog friendly trails in Portland

Fore River Sanctuary White Trail(Fore River Sanctuary)

Length:3.3mi

Elevation gain:177ft

Generally considered an easy route,dog friendly, it takes an average of 1 h 8 min to complete. This is a very popular area for cross-country skiing, hiking, and mountain biking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Open from dawn to dusk, year-round.

Website:http://trails.org/OUR-TRAILS/FORE-RIVER-SANCTUARY

Phone: (207) 775-2411

Address: 157-169 Rowe Ave, Portland, ME 04102

 

Mackworth Island Hiking Trail(Mackworth Island State Park)

Length:1.4mi

Elevation gain:45ft

Get to know this 1.4-mile loop trail near Falmouth, Maine. Generally considered an easy route, dog friendly,it takes an average of 27 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, fishing, and hiking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Open 24 hours.

Website:http://www.maine.gov/cgi-bin/online/doc/parksearch/details.pl?park_id=57

Phone: (207) 781-6279

Address: Andrews Avenue off, US-1, Falmouth, ME 04105

 

Back Cove Trail(Back Cove Park)

Length:3.6mi

Elevation gain:26ft

Explore this 3.6-mile loop trail near Portland, Maine. Generally considered an easy route,dog friendly, it takes an average of 1 h 3 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, running, and walking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Open from dawn to dusk, year-round.

Website:https://trails.org/our-trails/back-cove-trail/

Phone: (207) 775-2411

Address: 305 Commercial StreetPortland, ME 04101

 

Presumpscot River Preserve Trail(Presumpscot River Preserve)

Length:3.8mi

Elevation gain:72ft

Experience this 3.8-mile out-and-back trail near Falmouth, Maine. Generally considered an easy route,dog friendly, it takes an average of 1 h 9 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking, snowshoeing, and running, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas.

Open 24 hours.

Website:http://trails.org/our-trails/presumpscot-river-preserve/

Phone: 207-808-5400

Address: 99 Overset Rd, Portland, ME 04103

 

Winnick Woods Long Loop(Winnick Woods)

Length:3.5mi

Elevation gain:187ft

Check out this 3.5-mile loop trail near Cape Elizabeth, Maine. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 12 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, cross-country skiing, and hiking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Open from dawn to dusk, year-round.

Website:https://www.capeelizabeth.com/WinnickWoods

Address: Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107