Dog-friendly hike near Littleton · Deer Creek Canyon Park Trailhead, 13896 Grizzly Dr, Littleton
Illustration of the region, not this trail.
Jefferson County Open Space regulations require pets on a leash of ten feet or less and under physical control at all times; the connecting Black Bear Trail is closed Feb. 1–July 31.
Source: Jefferson County Open Space · checked 2026-10-24. Rules change; confirm before you go.
Deer Creek Canyon is the south metro's foothills go-to, and the Meadowlark–Plymouth Creek loop is the right-sized dog version: up the hiker-only Meadowlark Trail through scrub oak and ponderosa, back down the rockier multi-use Plymouth Creek Trail, about 3.8 miles and 1,100 feet. Meadowlark bans bikes, which makes the climb peaceful; the descent shares with riders tackling "The Wall." Jefferson County's 10-foot leash rule applies, and rangers write tickets. Rattlesnakes are a real presence from April on, and the lower slopes bake in summer. Through late 2026 Jeffco is rebuilding culverts, so one leg or the other may be closed on weekdays.
5950 S Platte Canyon Rd, Littleton, CO 80123
Friendly dogs are welcome inside the main taproom and on the front patio; the grassy backyard biergarten is a no-dog zone, and persistently barking dogs may be asked to step outside.
5180 S Lowell Blvd, Littleton, CO 80123
Well-behaved pups are welcome in the taproom on leash, kept out of walkways and off the furniture and lounge area.
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