According to a joint survey conducted by Redfin and Rover, Denver ranked as the third most dog-friendly city in 2019. In a city where, at times, the dogs seem to outnumber the people, it comes as no surprise to Denverites that we are known for our puppy love.
Many patios across the city are equipped with water bowls and several shops have dog treats on hand for our faithful canine companions to enjoy. Denver’s parks are almost all dog-friendly, and there are even some local hotels that will extend a warm welcome to your fur babies.
If you are new to Denver or merely hoping to discover the most dog-friendly hot spots around the city, I hope you will find this simple guide to dog-friendly hikes, patios, and boutiques of use.
Dog-Friendly Hikes
Red Rocks Trading Post Trail — Morrison, CO
- Distance from Denver: 17 miles
- Difficulty: Easy
- Length of Trail: 1.5-mile loop
Green Mountain and Hayden Trail Loop — Lakewood, CO
- Distance from Denver: 12 miles
- Difficulty: Easy
- Length of Trail: 1.8-mile loop
Flatirons Vista Trail — Boulder, CO
- Distance from Denver: 28 miles
- Difficulty: Easy
- Length of Trail: 3.5-mile loop
Bear Creek Trail to Panorama Point — Idledale, CO
- Distance from Denver: 23 miles
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Length of Trail: 6.1-mile loop
North Table Mountain Outer Rim — Golden, CO
- Distance from Denver: 18 miles
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Length of Trail: 7.2-mile loop
Green Mountain West Trail — Boulder, CO
- Distance from Denver: 34 miles
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Length of Trail: 3.7 miles
Meadowlark Plymouth Creek/Plymouth Mountain Trail Loop — Littleton, CO
- Distance from Denver: 27 miles
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Length of Trail: 6-mile loop
Dog-Friendly Patios
Neighborhood: Highland or Arvada
Neighborhood: Berkeley
Neighborhood: RINO
Neighborhood: Highland
Stella’s Gourmet Coffee and Such
Neighborhood: Platt Park
Neighborhood: Lower Highlands
Neighborhood: Highland
Neighborhood: Golden Triangle
Thirsty Monk
Neighborhood: City Park West
Neighborhood: Uptown
Dog-Friendly Boutiques
- Neighborhood: Berkeley
- Hours: Monday – Friday 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
- Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- Sunday 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Doggie Delights on Broadway
- Neighborhood: Platt Park
- Hours: Monday – Friday 11:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
- Saturday 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- Sunday 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
- Neighborhood: Broadway Corridor
- Hours: Monday – Friday 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
- Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
- Sunday 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- Neighborhood: Sunnyside
- Hours: Monday – Tuesday 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
- Thursday – Friday 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
- Saturday & Sunday 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- *Call for bath hours.
- Neighborhood: West Highlands
- Hours: Monday – Friday 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
- Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- Sunday 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
