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Dog-Friendly Hikes in Washington

Trails where your four-legged friend is welcome

A curated selection of trails for dog friendly hikes washington.

Snoqualmie Region

North Cascades

Southwest Washington

Central Cascades

Olympic Peninsula

  • Lena Lake — 19 reports, latest: May 13, 2026

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Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - West

Hiked this with my husband and dog on our way to Leavenworth. A Monday summer morning is a great time to hike this popular trail. There were about 10 cars in the lot and we saw several families backpa...

North Cascades > Mountain Loop Highway

Great road to the trailhead, any car could make it. I swear I saw a Ferrari at the Heather Lake trailhead, that’s a new one. No problem finding a parking spot at 1pm on a sunny Sunday, it’s a big lot....

Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass

Always a good day for this favorite. Lots of people out on the trail on a sunny Saturday, and we had to park 0.2 mile down the road on arrival at 8:40am. Note that NW Forest Pass is still required on ...

Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass

Great day, parking was easy in the lot at 8:30 holiday Friday. Lots of day hikers and backpackers. Not too busy on trail in the morning but very busy by noon. Trail is exposed so prepare for more sun ...

Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - West

Kids N dogs. Don't expect solitude on a 3 day weekend after school is out, we didn't. PAF was kept in check by cute kids, leashed dogs, polite hikers and no trash, please keep it that way. The short m...

Snoqualmie Region > North Bend Area

This was my second time hiking Rattlesnake Ledge this spring/summer, and it was just as beautiful as the first! Clear blue skies, beautiful views, and lots of sunshine.We arrived at the parking lot ar...

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