Are you bringing your four-legged best friend along on your next Northwoods vacation? You’re in luck: Oneida County is home to dozens of trails that are perfect for a pet-friendly hike. Here are five routes to explore with your doggo.

Almon Park Trail, Rhinelander Area

Situated along the shores of Buck Lake about 5 miles south of Rhinelander, Almon County Park is home to 2.25 miles of trails that traverse wetlands and woodlands and are open to leashed pets. (It’s also got a swimming beach and an 18-hole disc golf course).

Bearskin State Trail, Minocqua Area

One of the most popular trails in northern Wisconsin, the Bearskin State Trail follows a former railroad bed for more than 20 miles from Minocqua south to Tomahawk, passing over several scenic former railroad trestles amid beautiful Northwoods scenery. The level, compacted granite surface makes it a popular spot for walking in the warmer months; leashed pets are allowed.

McNaughton Trail, Lake Tomahawk Area

Sam Campbell Memorial Trail, Three Lakes Area

This pet-friendly trail system in the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest is named for nature enthusiast, philosopher, and writer Sam Campbell and takes hikers through pines and hardwoods, with a section of the trail that leads to Vanishing Lake (a popular subject in Campbell’s writings).

Tara Lila Trails, Three Lakes  Area

Consisting of three separate units near Three Lakes in northeastern Oneida County (Sundstein Road, Ripco Road, and Section 9), this trail system offers nearly 20 miles of trails for a wide range of activities, including hiking and winter sports. If you’ve got an active dog, take note: some of the Tara Lila Trails are open to dog sledding and skijoring when there’s snow!

Find more hiking trails in Oneida County here.