Your Dog's Guidebook
shopping
Outdoor pedestrian mall - Very dog friendly. Shops that allow dogs have a dog picture posted on their door/window.
29 locals recommend
Aspen Grove
7301 S Santa Fe DrOutdoor pedestrian mall - Very dog friendly. Shops that allow dogs have a dog picture posted on their door/window.
Large outdoor store with new and slightly used outdoor gear. Dogs are allowed in if on a leash.
14 locals recommend
Wilderness Exchange Unlimited
2401 15th StLarge outdoor store with new and slightly used outdoor gear. Dogs are allowed in if on a leash.
16th Street Mall
16th Street MallModerately dog friendly. Many shops allow dogs inside.
Outdoor outfitter. Colorado has lots of these! Dogs allowed on a leash.
10 locals recommend
Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World
7970 Northfield BlvdOutdoor outfitter. Colorado has lots of these! Dogs allowed on a leash.
This is a large area, not just a mall or a pedestrian mall, with plenty of high end stores. Many are dog friendly! Just ask before you go in. A few dog friendly stores include West Elm, Crate and Barrel, CB2 and Title 9)
822 locals recommend
Cherry Creek Shopping Center
3000 E 1st AveThis is a large area, not just a mall or a pedestrian mall, with plenty of high end stores. Many are dog friendly! Just ask before you go in. A few dog friendly stores include West Elm, Crate and Barrel, CB2 and Title 9)
Restaurants, Pubs and Breweries
Dog friendly on the patio. Note- the patio fills up quickly in warmer months.
48 locals recommend
Colorado Plus Brew Pub and Taphouse
6995 W 38th AveDog friendly on the patio. Note- the patio fills up quickly in warmer months.
Dog friendly patio. This is a historic cool little bar that makes great cocktails and has a small assortment of food items.
174 locals recommend
The Thin Man
2015 E 17th AveDog friendly patio. This is a historic cool little bar that makes great cocktails and has a small assortment of food items.
Outdoor patio is dog friendly. They have allowed leashed dogs inside the tasting room as well.
15 locals recommend
Odyssey Beerwerks Brewery & Taproom
5535 W 56th AveOutdoor patio is dog friendly. They have allowed leashed dogs inside the tasting room as well.
Large outdoor patio is dog friendly. There can be a wait during peak hours, but its usually less than other places because they have a large space. Their burgers are great and they share a space with a brewery, so there's a great beer selection, too.
The Mighty Burger
5768 Olde Wadsworth BoulevardLarge outdoor patio is dog friendly. There can be a wait during peak hours, but its usually less than other places because they have a large space. Their burgers are great and they share a space with a brewery, so there's a great beer selection, too.
Dog friendly patio. Pub andcomfort food. in an old school house, interesting history.
83 locals recommend
School House Kitchen and Libations
5660 Olde Wadsworth BlvdDog friendly patio. Pub andcomfort food. in an old school house, interesting history.
Dogs welcome inside the restaurant or outside on the patio. Great location - from here, walk to Bear Creek Dog Park Redrock Open Space (not to be confused with Red Rocks Amphitheater- a totally different site).
25 locals recommend
Pub Dog Colorado
2207 Bott AveDogs welcome inside the restaurant or outside on the patio. Great location - from here, walk to Bear Creek Dog Park Redrock Open Space (not to be confused with Red Rocks Amphitheater- a totally different site).
Watering Bowl
5411 Leetsdale DrHuge outdoor seating and play area. Family and dog friendly pub.
Nearby Parks
Barkely Park! Next to Berkely Park and Berkeley lake. This large park with a dog park is great for playtime and dog walking.
18 locals recommend
Berkeley Dog Park
Colorado 95Barkely Park! Next to Berkely Park and Berkeley lake. This large park with a dog park is great for playtime and dog walking.
Large natural open space with a large lake and nature preserves. Great trails for dog walking and exploration.
52 locals recommend
Crown Hill Park
9357 West 26th AvenueLarge natural open space with a large lake and nature preserves. Great trails for dog walking and exploration.
Vet Clinic
They are a no-frills and no-nonsense (inexpensive) clinic that has walk-in hours during the week if you need a vet. Call them to get their current walk-in hours.
Western Animal Clinic
5500 West 38th AvenueThey are a no-frills and no-nonsense (inexpensive) clinic that has walk-in hours during the week if you need a vet. Call them to get their current walk-in hours.
This animal hospital has a 24hr ER. They are excellent at what they do, great with dogs and humans, and I have never waited an extremely long time for my do to be seen. They do tend to cost more, but they have lots of services available.
Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital
10140 West 44th AvenueThis animal hospital has a 24hr ER. They are excellent at what they do, great with dogs and humans, and I have never waited an extremely long time for my do to be seen. They do tend to cost more, but they have lots of services available.
Sightseeing
Great Colorado site. Trails that are on-leash and an area for off-leash as well.
1169 locals recommend
Garden of the Gods Club and Resort
3320 Mesa RdGreat Colorado site. Trails that are on-leash and an area for off-leash as well.
Hiking
This is the closest trail to the house (less than 1 mile. Take it west through parks, and the historic town of Golden or East to a network of trails which take you north or south through Downtown Denver. Paved and great for dogs on leash.
45 locals recommend
Clear Creek Trail
This is the closest trail to the house (less than 1 mile. Take it west through parks, and the historic town of Golden or East to a network of trails which take you north or south through Downtown Denver. Paved and great for dogs on leash.
40 minute drive to Nederland. Beautiful trail that is moderately challenging. Park in Nederland and take the shuttle (that is dog friendly) to the trailhead (this was is operation pre-covid so please verify it still is before you go). Also check out Nederland for its great fun and interesting personality, including Dead Man Days (yep - a guy cryogenically preserved himself and the town celebrates him via an annual festival).
19 locals recommend
Lost Lake Trail
40 minute drive to Nederland. Beautiful trail that is moderately challenging. Park in Nederland and take the shuttle (that is dog friendly) to the trailhead (this was is operation pre-covid so please verify it still is before you go). Also check out Nederland for its great fun and interesting personality, including Dead Man Days (yep - a guy cryogenically preserved himself and the town celebrates him via an annual festival).
Just about all trails outside of the National Park are dog friendly. This one is just a 17-minute drive - not far from the house, just west of Golden. It is a moderate trail, which is great for a dog and person who can manage physical activity but isn't used to challenging hikes. Bring water for you and your dog. If your dog has a thick coat, this may not be for you in the summer - Golden, Boulder and Redrocks can get uncomfortably hot for these types of dogs. Try hiking higher elevations instead.
20 locals recommend
Mount Galbraith Park
21992 Golden Gate Canyon RdJust about all trails outside of the National Park are dog friendly. This one is just a 17-minute drive - not far from the house, just west of Golden. It is a moderate trail, which is great for a dog and person who can manage physical activity but isn't used to challenging hikes. Bring water for you and your dog. If your dog has a thick coat, this may not be for you in the summer - Golden, Boulder and Redrocks can get uncomfortably hot for these types of dogs. Try hiking higher elevations instead.
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Dogs on Trails
The Rocky Mountains provide an amazing landscape for vacationers and visitors. It is generally easy for you and your dog to explore of Colorado’s many trails, but please note that National Parks, such as Rocky Mountain National Park, do not allow dogs in the backcountry or on any of the trails. In my own experience, I've driven Trail Ridge Road keeping my dogs in the car with no issue. On dog friendly trails in CO, please expect to keep your dog on leash unless it is clearly stated at the trailhead that dogs can be off leash. Remember your dog poop bags and don't leave them on the trail.