Benable — create shareable lists of things you recommend!
E.g., products you love, local businesses, travel recs - you can add anything to a Benable list!
Hiking With Dogs
19
items Is your pup adventurous? If you want to take your dog on your next hike, this is a great place to start. Make sure you have the right gear and find dog-friendly trails because every hiking trail is NOT dog friendly!
Sections
3
Favorite Gear for Hiking with Dogs
Dog-Friendly Hikes in Ohio
Dog-Friendly Hikes in Pennsylvania
Favorite Gear for Hiking with Dogs
We've tried a lot of gimmicks and gadgets while hiking with our adventurous dogs over the years. These are our favorite things!
This leash is sturdy and hands free, perfect for if you need to use your hands. It also gives your pup more distance if you're on less travel trails.
Ruffwear Hitch Hiker Leash
We use this thing all the time, especially on shorter hikes or hot days when they need water often. There is no water waste if they don't drink it all, so you don't have to carry extra water weight!
Dog Water Bottle (Leak Proof with Drinking Feeder)
We love this harness, and that it matches with other gear. It has great protective padding, so your pup shouldn't get friction spots if it is sized appropriately.
Ruffwear Front Range Dog Harness
Our pups get so excited when these packs come out. They know they're going on a fun adventure! They don't rub in any weird spots like others we've tried.
Ruffwear Front Range Dog Day Pack
This bowl is so lightweight and packs down so small.
Ruffwear Quencher Dog Bowl
I love that this is scent proof for overnight adventures outdoors and has separate slots for bowls and food.
Kibble Kaddie - 10 Liters
Hopefully you never need to use this, but you will want to have a first aid kit specifically for your pup in case of emergency.
ADS Trail Dog First Aid Kit
Please clean up after your pups, and do so in an eco-concious way.
Earth Friendly Pick-Up Bags
Dog-Friendly Hikes in Ohio
These trails are very dog-friendly in Ohio. As a general rule, avoid anything with “nature preserve” in the name.
Hocking Hills is quite dog friendly. Even though it can be busy and the trails are often crowded, they welcome pups to explore too.
Hocking Hills Dog-Friendly Trails: Hiking With Your Pup Hocking Hills
Cuyahoga Valley National Park is one of the most dog-friendly national parks! Just make sure you check each trail you plan to explore for individual restrictions.
Cuyahoga Valley National Park Waterfalls: An Insider's Guide
Great options for dog friendly activities in northeast Ohio.
19 Awesome Things to do in Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Dog-Friendly Hikes in Pennsylvania
Ohiopyle is very dog-friendly, especially in the shoulder seasons.
Things to do in Ohiopyle State Park: The Ultimate Adventure Guide
Trough Creek is one of my favorite underrated PA State Parks. It is a little off the beaten path, but you won't regret visiting!
Trough Creek State Park: What You Must See & Do
You can hike a portion of the Standing Stone Trail, up on the ridge. There are lots of miles of trails to explore, but this park does get busy in the summer around the lake.
Cowans Gap State Park: A Perfect Weekend Getaway in South Central Pennsylvania
Another PA State Park that I love. Make sure you hike up to the scenic view!
Greenwood Furnace State Park: What to See, What to Do, and Where to Stay
This park can get busy and the trails are narrow and one track through the gorge. There are so many interesting rock formations to explore, though!
TheBest Things to Do in McConnells Mill State Park near Pittsburgh
Our pups love exploring the trails here! If you're dog is reactive, just take note. We often see off leash dogs here.
All You Need to Know About Erie Bluffs State Park Hiking Trails
There are so many great hikes in the ANF, and you'll want to check out them all. These waterfalls are so unique, though. Skip Hector Falls in the summer, though. It slows to barely a trickle.
4 Allegheny National Forest Waterfalls You Must Visit
Our pup absolutely loved the multiday adventure we took on the West Rim Trail last summer! This is a perfect intro backpacking trail, with lots of views. Go in June for the best chance to see the mountain laurel blooms.
West Rim Trail PA Grand Canyon Backpacking Guide: Hiking the Pine Creek Gorge in the Tioga State Forest