beetroot747 OP t1_ist8zgv wrote on October 18, 2022 at 3:16 PM

Reply to comment by AdventureSheepies in Quechee State Park Dog Leash Rule by beetroot747

I’ve done a few hikes in the New England area too, and for the most part, dogs are always leashed and the owners are super understanding and considerate when they see me scared.

This park is literally the first time I’ve experienced dogs being off leash, so I was curious to know whether it’s a common practice here.

ThisistheInfiniteIs t1_iste0v9 wrote on October 18, 2022 at 3:49 PM

Unfortunately it happens pretty often.

AdventureSheepies t1_istjsr1 wrote on October 18, 2022 at 4:27 PM

I come across unleashed dogs fairly often. It's not like there is a lack of places to take your dog where that's allowed, but people do it anyway.

Quechee is a pretty big tourism hot spot this time of year. I was at the campground this weekend and there were a lot of people. One of my neighbors was flying a drone over our campsites while I sipped my coffee at like 9am. Sounded like a swarm of angry bees. Another neighbor was playing their music loudly enough for everyone to hear for hours. Tourists aren't always the most considerate people. Not out of malice necessarily, but they can act a little clueless sometimes.

All that aside, there are a few places in the state where you can hike that don't allow dogs at all. Look for places that are wildlife conservation areas.