Dog-friendly hike near Littleton · Hildebrand Ranch Trailhead, 9880 W Deer Creek Canyon Rd, 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.
Source: Jefferson County Open Space · checked 2026-10-24. Rules change; confirm before you go.
Hildebrand Ranch is the easy neighbor to Deer Creek Canyon: a nearly five-mile loop built around the wide, gently graded Two Brands Trail that runs along the base of the Dakota hogback with the plains on one side and the foothills on the other. It is an honest walking trail rather than a climb, so it suits seniors, puppies and dogs recovering from something. Shade is scarce, and the hogback radiates heat by late morning in July. Leashes (10 feet or less) are the Jeffco rule. The Black Bear Trail connection to Deer Creek Canyon is closed Feb. 1 to July 31 for wildlife.
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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