Evergreen Lake Trail

Dog-friendly hike near Evergreen · Evergreen Lake House, 29612 Upper Bear Creek Rd, Evergreen

Illustration of an alpine lake trail in the Colorado mountains

Illustration of the region, not this trail.

Dogs on this trail

Leash laws apply on land and on all vessels at Evergreen Lake; no swimming in the lake for people or pets, and no dogs on the ice.

Source: Evergreen Park & Recreation District / Denver Mountain Parks (Dedisse Park) · checked 2026-10-24. Rules change; confirm before you go.

Distance1.5 mi
Elevation gain42 ft
Leash ruleLeash required
Water on trailLake is closed to swimming for dogs; Bear Creek below the dam is accessible
SeasonYear-round; boardwalk sections are icy in winter
ParkingLake House lot and street parking fill on summer weekends and during winter skating season; overflow in downtown Evergreen
FeeFree
RestroomsRestrooms at the Lake House
Managed byEvergreen Park & Recreation District / Denver Mountain Parks (Dedisse Park)

The 1.5-mile loop around Evergreen Lake is the town's social walk: a boardwalk through the wetland on the east end, a dirt path along the north shore and a stroll past the historic Lake House. It is flat, scenic and crowded, and the rules are specific: leashes everywhere (including on paddleboards), no dog swimming in the lake, and no dogs on the ice when skating opens. The creek below the dam is the consolation for water dogs. Great for seniors, puppies and visitors who want a mountain-town amble before a patio in downtown Evergreen. Elk graze the golf course across the road most mornings.