Odell Brewing Co.
800 E Lincoln Ave, Fort Collins, CO 80524
Well-behaved leashed dogs are welcome on the patio; dogs are not allowed inside the taproom except while buying beer, and the brewery posts occasional dog-free event dates.
- patio
Devil's Backbone Wild Loop
Dog-friendly hike near Fort Collins · Devil's Backbone Trailhead, Hidden Valley Dr off US 34 west of Loveland
Illustration of the region, not this trail.
Dogs on this trail
Pets must be kept on a leash at all times; dogs are not allowed on the Rimrock Trail, and the county warns not to bring pets on the trails in hot weather.
Source: Larimer County Natural Resources · checked 2026-10-24. Rules change; confirm before you go.
- Distance2.4 mi
- Elevation gain333 ft
- Leash ruleLeash required; no dogs on the Rimrock Trail
- Water on trailNone — carry water
- SeasonFall–spring is best; the county explicitly discourages dogs here in hot weather
- ParkingSmall lot is hard to get on weekends; best odds before 10 a.m. or after 4 p.m.; a full lot means the trails are at capacity (webcam on the county page)
- FeeLarimer County daily entrance permit required
- RestroomsVault toilets at the trailhead
- Managed byLarimer County Natural Resources
The Devil's Backbone is a sandstone fin west of Loveland and the 2.4-mile Wild Loop at its base is an easy, scenic dog walk with the Keyhole window as the payoff. It is wide open with no shade and no water, which is why Larimer County flat-out tells you not to bring pets in hot weather; the trail cooks by 10 a.m. in summer. Dogs are leash-only here and banned from the Rimrock Trail higher on the ridge, so do not continue past the Wild Loop junction with your dog. Rattlesnakes are common. Best as a cool-season or dawn hike for dogs that like big sky.
Need a sitter while you summit?
Independent Fort Collins boarders and daycares can send free quotes. One short form, no obligation.
Dog boarding in Fort Collins Daycare in Fort CollinsAfter the hike
New Belgium Brewing – Liquid Center
500 Linden St, Fort Collins, CO 80524
Well-behaved dogs and other pets are allowed in the Liquid Center tasting room on a six-foot hand-held leash, but not on brewery tours; staff may ask stressed dogs to take a break.
- indoor ok
More trails near Fort Collins
- Horsetooth Rock LoopFort CollinsLeash required · 5 mi
- Horsetooth Falls LoopFort CollinsLeash required · 3.1 mi
- Arthur's Rock Trail – Lory State ParkFort CollinsLeash required · 3.6 mi
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