11 Beautiful Hiking Trails in Utah Where Dogs Are Allowed

Enjoy Utah’s Great Outdoors with Your Furry Friend

Utah’s rugged landscape has over 30 popular trails where you can hike with your dog, from the towering red rocks of Moab to the peaceful mountain trails near Salt Lake City.

Here are some of the best, with a mix of easy and challenging trails.

Mill Creek Canyon

Dog owners love Mill Creek Canyon for a special reason – pets can run off-leash on odd-numbered days across all 23 trails.

Just 20 minutes from downtown Salt Lake City, this mountain paradise lets you and your four-legged friend explore together without restrictions. Your pup will especially enjoy the Pipeline Trail, a 6.7-mile path with plenty of streams for drinking and cooling off.

For athletic dogs and their humans, Grandeur Peak offers an exciting challenge. You’ll climb 2,619 feet together, starting in a shady streamside forest before heading up open mountain switchbacks.

Corona Arch Trail

This dog-friendly trail gives you and your leashed companion a 3-mile adventure through Moab’s stunning red rock landscape.

Most complete the trail in under an hour, with free parking and bathrooms at the trailhead. You and your dog will cross railroad tracks before following stone markers across smooth rock faces.

Some sections have safety cables and a ladder, so make sure your pup can handle these challenges. Green dots painted on the rocks will guide both of you to your destination. All this effort leads to the impressive Corona Arch, towering 105 feet high and spanning 140 feet across.

Toadstool Hoodoos Trail

Perfect for dogs who like easy walks, Toadstool Hoodoos Trail offers a gentle 1.8-mile journey through some of Utah’s most unusual rock formations.

Located 45 miles east of Kanab, this trail lets you explore with your leashed pet year-round. The sandy path follows an old riverbed, climbing just 150 feet to reach the strange and beautiful hoodoo formations.

While the walk isn’t challenging for most dogs, bring plenty of water since there’s no shade or natural water sources along the way.

Grandstaff Canyon Trail

Your dog will love splashing through the year-round stream on this 5.7-mile trail near Moab. The path winds through a deep sandstone canyon, climbing 830 feet while offering plenty of creek crossings where your pup can cool off.

Named after William Grandstaff, an African-American cowboy, this trail leads you and your four-legged friend to the impressive Morning Glory Natural Bridge.

Tall cottonwoods and willows provide welcome shade, though watch out for poison ivy that could bother both you and your pet.

Red Fleet Dinosaur Trackway Trail

Let your leashed dog walk where dinosaurs once roamed on this fascinating 1.7-mile trail near Vernal.

Together you’ll climb 275 feet through sandy washes and across smooth rock faces to see something amazing – real dinosaur footprints left 200 million years ago by eight-foot-tall Dilophosaurus.

Follow the trail markers and painted signs, and you’ll find three information stops at the end. The trailhead has parking and bathrooms, but bring water for both you and your pet since there’s none available on the trail.

Fisher Towers Trail

This dramatic 4.4-mile trail gives you and your dog an unforgettable journey past some of Utah’s most striking desert towers.

Located 21 miles east of Moab, the path winds around massive sandstone formations, including the 900-foot Titan, while showing off views of the Colorado River.

Though dogs can go off-leash here, consider keeping yours on a leash. The trail has some tricky spots with ladders, rock steps, and exposed edges.

Little Wild Horse and Bell Canyons Trail

Adventure-loving dogs and their owners will enjoy this 8.1-mile loop through dramatic slot canyons near Goblin Valley State Park. The narrow passages sometimes require both you and your dog to move sideways through the sculpted rock walls.

Dogs who are good at scrambling can explore off-leash as you climb 760 feet through the winding canyons. Little Wild Horse Canyon has the most impressive narrow sections, but both canyons offer memorable views.

Professor Creek and Mary Jane Canyon Trail

Water-loving dogs will have a blast on this 8.7-mile trail with 122 creek crossings. The shallow water, usually 5-6 inches deep, keeps your pup cool while you walk between towering 100-foot canyon walls.

Your dog can run free off-leash while you take in views of Castle Rock and unique formations called the Priest and Nuns. The path gets as narrow as 20 feet in places before ending at a beautiful double waterfall.

Neff’s Canyon Trail

Dogs can roam free on odd-numbered days along this challenging 5.3-mile trail in the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest. Rising from Salt Lake City’s eastern foothills, you and your pup will climb 1,821 feet through changing mountain landscapes.

The trail features a refreshing stream, shady aspen groves, and peaceful meadows halfway up.

During warm months, you’ll see colorful wildflowers along the path. Keep your dog close in scrub oak areas where rattlesnakes might hide, and bring plenty of water for both of you.

Stewart Cascade Trail

End your Utah adventures with this 3.5-mile trail through Uinta National Forest, where you and your dog can discover a stunning 200-foot waterfall.

The moderate path takes you through cool forests and open ridges, with views of Sundance Resort’s ski slopes along the way. Dogs can go off-leash in marked areas as you tackle the trail’s steady climb. Most teams finish in about 2 hours.

While weekends get busy, the $6-$10 parking fee at Aspen Grove helps control the crowds at this beautiful spot. The trail welcomes hikers and their pets from May through October, offering a perfect summer escape for both you and your four-legged hiking partner.