Dog walking in Granite Falls

Downtown Granite

Get ready for tons of tail wagging in Downtown Granite! Start with a walk with your leashed dog through town and see the sights, like the historic buildings that now house shops, restaurants and businesses. Then, make your way to the Jim Holm Park. Stick to the path or meander through the park’s large grassy area. There are picnic tables, benches and a playground, plus a basketball court and skate park. This beautiful park in the heart of town is understandably a pawpular spot to hang out! The Downtown Granite neighborhood is also where the city’s fenced-in off-leash park, Eagle Dog Park, is located.

Menzel Lake Road and Area

Hikers and their pups love Granite Falls’ Menzel Lake Road and Area neighborhood for its Lime Kiln Trail. At seven miles roundtrip, the Lime Kiln Trail is a pawsome hike with your leashed dog. What makes this trail unique are the artifacts of trains and buildings from more than 80 years ago that can still be found along the path. The forested expanse used to be a thriving lime production area, however all that’s left are remanence of bridges, structures and an old lime kiln, hence the trail’s name. The trail is heavy with moss, vegetation and a thick canopy of trees, so conditions are usually cooler and damp on the hike.

Greater Lake Bosworth

Looking for a place to paddle with your furry friend? Check out the Greater Lake Bosworth neighborhood! This neighborhood is home to the 103-acre Lake Bosworth, a pawsome spot for non-motorized boating like kayaking and canoeing. Lake Bosworth’s waters are gentle enough for stand-up paddle boarding, too. Once you’re afloat in the lake, you and Fido will have some amazing views of the Cascade Mountains, and the mature trees and vegetation that line the shore. Lake Bosworth is a popular lake for trout and bass fishing in warmer months. The northeast corner of the lake has a public boat launch where you and your pup can start your water adventure. The boat launch area has a restroom.

Riverwalk and Jordan Rd

Granite Falls’ Riverwalk and Jordan Rd neighborhood has a unique spot to explore with your leashed pup – a fish ladder! Enjoy the drive one mile out of town on the stunning Mountain Loop Highway and get ready to be wowed by the flow of these powerful falls. There is a walkway that gives you and Fido an excellent view of this feat of engineering. You and your pup won’t be able to believe your eyes as you learn about the 580-foot fish ladder and the salmon that, amazingly enough, make it to the river above. The fish ladder is adjacent to the Granite Falls, the spot where this quaint and interesting town got its name.

Arlington City Center

About 16 miles northwest of Granite Falls, you and your pup will find lots of fur-iendly things to do in Arlington’s City Center neighborhood. If you’re craving a nice long walk with your leashed pooch, hit the Centennial Trail that has an access point near the neighborhood’s Legion Memorial Park. At 30 miles long, you and your pup won’t run out of things to see and sniff. Country Charm Conservation Area is another furrific place to hang out with your leashed dog. The natural area has more than 100 acres of undeveloped forest and meadows. The neighborhood’s other parks, Terrace Park, Jensen Park and Centennial Park, are woofderful spots for picnics and nice easy strolls. If you and Fido want to get your heartrate up, try the neighborhood’s Zimmerman Hill Climb, a 2,000-foot stretch of nothing but stairs!