Dog-friendly walking and biking trails on Cape Cod

The Cape Cod Canal Trail is a paved path along the scenic Cape Cod Canal for walking, biking or inline skating, which allows leashed dogs.

The Cape Cod Rail Trail, running from Dennis to Wellfleet, is a paved hiking and biking trail, which allows leashed dogs throughout the year.

The Cape Cod National Seashore allows dogs to be exercised on the West and Sunset Horse Trails in the Provincelands or on the Head of the Meadow Bike Trail in Truro.

Nickerson State Park in Brewster allows leashed dogs on its nature trails and permits them access to Flax and Cliff Ponds in the park.

Green Briar Nature Center, SandwichLeashed dogs are allowed on the nature trails and throughout the trails in the flower garden. Pets are not allowed inside the buildings. The adjacent 166 acre Briar Patch Conservation Area also allows dogs on their trails. Pets must be on leash, except during the months of September through March when dogs are allowed off-leash, but must be under voice control.