It’s the perfect time of year to get outdoors and who better to spend it with than your favorite furry friend. Yes, we are talking about that little doggo of yours. Western New York is full of hiking trails with plenty of them for you and your dog to enjoy together.
Whether you are looking for a challenging hike or a laid back stroll, opportunities to take in the beautiful nature of the area are just steps away. If this sounds like the workout experience you and your dog have been looking for, then continue on to some of the best dog friendly hiking trails we found around the region.
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1. Akron Falls State Park
44 Parkview Dr, Akron, NY 14001 / Website
2. Amherst State Park
390 Mill St, Buffalo, NY 14221 / Website
3. Buckhorn Island State Park
E River Rd, Grand Island, NY 14072 / Website
4. Buffalo Harbor State Park
1111 Fuhrmann Boulevard, Buffalo, NY 14203 / Website
5. Charles E. Burchfield Nature & Art Center
2001 Union Rd, West Seneca, NY 14224 / Website
6. Chestnut Ridge Park
6121 Chestnut Ridge Rd, Orchard Park, NY 14127 / Website
7. Como Lake Park
2220 Como Park Blvd, Lancaster, NY 14086 / Website
8. Ellicott Creek Park Island Bark Park
52 14150, 60 Creekside Dr, Tonawanda, NY 14150 / Website
- Feature your dog as dog of the month
- No need for your dog to wear a leash in the gated area but you are required to have a leash handy at all times
9. Evangola State Park
10191 Old Lake Shore Rd, Irving, NY 14081 / Website
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10. Golden Hill State Park
9691 Lower Lake Rd, Barker, NY 14012 / Website
11. Hunters Creek Park
East Aurora, NY 14052 / Website
12. Knox Farm
437 Buffalo Rd, East Aurora, NY 14052 / Website
13. Letchworth State Park
1 Letchworth State Park, Castile, NY 14427 / Website
14. Moss Lake
9149 Sand Hill Rd, Houghton, NY 14744 / Website
15. Niagara Falls State Park
332 Prospect St, Niagara Falls, NY 14303 / Website
16. Niagara Gorge Devil’s Hole
Niagara Scenic Pkwy, Niagara Falls, NY 14305 / Website
17. Town of Lockport Nature Trail
6656-, 6822 Slayton Settlement Rd, Lockport, NY 14094 / Website
18. Warsaw Village Park
Liberty St, Warsaw, NY 14569 / Facebook
19. Zoar Valley
Cattaraugus, NY 14719 / Website
Did we miss one? Did one of these places close? Send us a note!
This post was originally published in 2019 and has been updated.
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Andrea is a Content Coordinator and writer for Step Out Buffalo. By day she enjoys using her creative side and researching all things Buffalo. By night you’ll find her exploring Buffalo’s waterfront, dining with friends or catching the latest show/concert in town.