Steamboat Springs Through Your Dog's Eyes
06/02/2025 12:01PM ● By Ski Town Media Staff
Photo by Ben Duke.
TRAIL SNIFFIN'
Emerald Mountain and Blackmere Trail – A scenic hike where dogs must stay leashed (and remember to properly dispose waste).Looking for Adventure?
- Mica Basin – 8.2 mile out-and-back in Mount Zirkel Wilderness.
- Hahns Peak Lookout – 3.7 mile hike with rewarding views.
- Walk the Yampa River Core Trail – a serene 7 1/2-mile scenic path through town with easy access to shops and restaurants.
OFF-LEASH FUN
- Spring Creek Park – Off-leash area at the lower pond.
- Rita Valentine Dog Park – Large open space for pups to run free
- Other seasonal off-leash areas – Check the City of Steamboat Springs website, steamboatsprings.net, for up-to-date locations (some areas close due to elk migration).
PATIO CHILLIN'
After a day of adventures, kick back at one of Steamboat’s dog-friendly patios.SUP WITH YOUR PUP
Paddleboard or kayak with your dog at Pearl Lake, Steamboat Lake or Hahns Peak Lake.No gear? Rent from here:
