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Steamboat Magazine

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.
Leisurely Stroll?
  • 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.
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