DOG HIKING & DOG WALKING · CARBONDALE, COLORADO
CARBONDALE DOGS
GET THE GOOD STUFF.
Small-pack dog hiking, solo adventures, and pickup and return in Carbondale and the midvalley. Real trails, familiar friends, and a very good reason to sleep through your 3 PM Zoom call.
EVERGREEN ROOTS. NEW VALLEY TRAILS.
SAME HCH.
NEW BASECAMP.
Carbondale is home base for our new Roaring Fork Valley branch. We bring the Hi Country Hounds hiking-club experience to dogs in Carbondale, Basalt, Willits, and El Jebel: structured outdoor time, thoughtfully matched crews, and pickup that fits into your day.
HCH started in Evergreen. Kasey Stokes leads local hikes as part of our Roaring Fork Valley team, backed by the same HCH booking process, GPS updates, trail photos, and hike reports. Same services, same pricing, same hiking club. A new part of Colorado.
Seeing Evergreen on our other pages? That is where the pack began. You sign up through the same website; tell us your valley address and the dates you need.
DOG HIKING IN CARBONDALE
A NORMAL WORKDAY.
A BETTER DOG DAY.
Working in town, commuting upvalley, or trying to get something done with a dog supervising every move? A regular hike gives them an outlet and gives you your afternoon back. We build repeat adventures around nearby pickups so hike day can become a familiar part of the week.
CARBONDALE HIKES · SAME HCH PRICING
FIRST HIKE.
THEN THEIR CREW.
Every new dog starts solo. After that, we help find the right group or keep their adventures one-on-one.
NEW DOGS START HERE
FIRST
ADVENTURE.
$45A 45–60 minute solo introduction to hiking with us. Pickup and return, GPS tracking, photos, and a chance to learn your dog before group introductions.
Book Their First Hike →TRAIL FRIENDS
GROUP
HIKES.
$55A full hour on the trail with a small, thoughtfully matched crew. Pickup and return included. Additional household dog: +$20.
Book a Group Hike →PERSONAL SPACE
SOLO
ADVENTURES.
$70A dedicated 60-minute hike for dogs who need their own pace, space, or attention. Plenty of adventure without the group assignment.
Request a Solo Hike →
MORE THAN A WALK AROUND THE BLOCK
THE TRAIL DOES
A LOT OF THE WORK.
A good hike gives dogs movement, changing smells, new terrain, and a reason to use their brains. The right crew adds familiar friends. The ride home usually gets very quiet.
Sustained trail time, with pace and terrain chosen for the dogs.
New smells and surroundings keep their brains busy too.
Compatible dogs get to build a regular hiking routine together.
YOUR LOCAL HIKER · ROARING FORK VALLEY
KASEY STOKES.
YOUR LOCAL HIKER.
Kasey brings a degree in Animal Science from Texas Tech and years of hands-on experience with dogs and farm animals. He is part of the HCH trail crew and leads the hikes for our new valley branch, based in Carbondale.
Your local hikes are part of the same HCH experience: easy booking, pickup and return, GPS updates, trail photos, and a short report after the adventure. One team. One hiking club.
THE CARBONDALE FIELD GUIDE
GOOD TRAILS.
GOOD JUDGMENT.
The plan changes with conditions. The goal stays the same: a good outing for your dog.
DIRT. ROCK. SNOW.
MUD. REPEAT.
We choose routes around footing, weather, seasonal access, and the dogs on the outing.
THE RIGHT CREW.
THE RIGHT PACE.
Compatibility comes first. Group size also follows the rules for the specific trail we use.
WE SHARE
THE MOUNTAIN.
On-leash handling, thoughtful spacing, water breaks, and room for other trail users.
YOUR DAY
KEEPS MOVING.
Arrange access ahead of time and you do not need to be home. Pickup and return windows are confirmed with you.
TRAIL CLUB · REGULARS GET MORE
MAKE HIKE DAY
A REGULAR THING.
Ten- and twenty-credit household packs, credits that never expire, priority booking, and Trail Tracker. Same Trail Club pricing as Evergreen.
CARBONDALE PICKUP AREA
YOUR ADDRESS.
OUR NEXT ROUTE.
Request pickup in Carbondale, Basalt, Willits, or El Jebel. We confirm your address and available dates before locking in the outing. Nearby homes are considered based on the route, not a giant circle drawn on a map.
Ask About Your AddressHOW A CARBONDALE HIKE WORKS
FRONT DOOR.
TO TRAIL.
The same HCH signup and hike-day updates, with a local team that knows your dog and their route.
Book the solo First Hike and share your address, dates, and dog’s needs.
Arrange access and confirm the pickup window with us.
Structured hiking, water, trail manners, and a lot to sniff.
You get GPS, photos, and a short report. They get the couch.
CARBONDALE DOG HIKING FAQ
GOOD
QUESTIONS.
First hikes, local pickups, and how our new branch fits into HCH.
Are you accepting dog hike bookings in Carbondale?
Yes. We are accepting bookings for our new Roaring Fork Valley branch. Sign up through the existing Hi Country Hounds booking page and include your pickup address and requested dates. We confirm local availability and your first outing with you.
Is this the same Hi Country Hounds that started in Evergreen?
Yes. Hi Country Hounds started in Evergreen and is now expanding into the Roaring Fork Valley. Kasey Stokes leads local hikes as part of the HCH team. You get the same booking process, GPS updates, trail photos, and hike reports. Same hiking club, a new part of Colorado.
Do you offer pickup and return in Carbondale?
Request pickup in Carbondale, Basalt, Willits, or El Jebel. We confirm your address and available dates before locking in the outing. Nearby homes are considered based on the route, not a giant circle drawn on a map.
How much do dog hikes cost?
A solo First Hike is $45. A regular 60-minute group hike is $55, with an additional household dog for $20. An ongoing solo hike is $70. Trail Club packs start at $465 for ten credits for one dog. These are the same prices as our Evergreen operation.
How long is the hike, and how long is my dog away?
Regular group hikes include 60 minutes of trail time. A First Hike is a solo 45–60 minute outing. Allow roughly 2–3 hours for the full adventure, including pickup and return; we confirm timing for your local route.
Can a nervous or reactive dog hike with you?
Yes. Every new dog starts solo so we can learn their pace, personality, and comfort. Ongoing solo hikes are available for dogs who need space or individual attention. Group placement depends on compatibility.
Are the dogs on leash?
On-leash hiking is our default. We select routes and group sizes around the dogs, trail conditions, and local rules.
Do you serve Basalt, Willits, and El Jebel too?
Yes. Our midvalley service area includes Carbondale, Basalt, Willits, and El Jebel. Pickup availability depends on your address, requested date, and the route.
Do you offer dog walking, drop-ins, or boarding?
Dog walking and 30-minute drop-ins are available by request, with drop-ins priced at $40. We confirm address and scheduling fit. Boarding is not offered by our Roaring Fork Valley branch.
DOG HIKING IN CARBONDALE, COLORADO
THEY LIVE
FOR DAYS LIKE THIS.
Give them a trail crew and a standing reason to get excited.