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Dillon & Silverthorne dog walking, hikes and pet care.

Dillon and Silverthorne offer mellow lakeside routes, Blue River paths and moderate hillside trails for dogs who need a safe mountain outing.

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Local care

Services in this area.

Dog walks, trail adventures, dog and cat drop-ins, and overnight in-home stays are available by request and route conditions.

Dog walks & hikes

From quick neighborhood outings to longer trail adventures.

From $35

Drop-ins for dogs & cats

Meals, potty breaks, litter care, medications when appropriate and home checks.

From $30

Overnight in-home stays

Pet sitting in your home so dogs and cats stay close to their normal routine.

From $95/night

+$15 per additional pet

Easy to moderate local ideas

Recommended dog walks and hikes.

These are planning-friendly local options. Actual route choice depends on weather, leash rules, trail closures, dog fitness, wildlife activity and parking.

Old Dillon Reservoir Trail

EasyDog walk / hike option

A short, rewarding walk with big views over Lake Dillon and the surrounding peaks. Great for a manageable dog outing with scenery.

How to get there: Use the trailhead off Dillon Dam Road between Frisco and Dillon.

Dillon Reservoir Recpath

EasyDog walk / hike option

A paved, scenic route with flexible distances and lake views. Good for leashed walks, visitors and dogs who need predictable footing.

How to get there: Access from Dillon Marina, Frisco Marina, or recpath points around Lake Dillon.

Blue River Trail in Silverthorne

EasyDog walk / hike option

A town-friendly river walk with easy access for Silverthorne homes, hotels and errands. Great for quick outings and drop-in days.

How to get there: Pick up the paved Blue River Trail from points near the Silverthorne Pavilion, outlet area or river corridor.

Sally Barber / Oro Grande Area

Easy to moderateDog walk / hike option

A useful Dillon-side trail area with rolling terrain and good options for a moderate dog walk.

How to get there: Use Dillon-area access points near Oro Grande / Straight Creek depending on season and parking.

Lily Pad Lake Trail

ModerateDog walk / hike option

A popular forested trail near Silverthorne / Wildernest. Best for dogs with good trail manners because it can be busy.

How to get there: Drive into Wildernest and use the signed Lily Pad Lake trailhead parking area.

Willow Creek Falls Lower Segments

ModerateDog walk / hike option

A more athletic Silverthorne-area option when conditions allow. Use conservative turnarounds and bring water.

How to get there: Access from the Willowbrook / Willow Creek trailhead area in north Silverthorne.

Trail notes are written for dog-care planning and should be verified against current local rules, signage and weather before each outing.

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