Dog Friendly Hiking Trails in Esmont, VA

There are 4 dog-friendly hiking trails within 20 miles of Esmont. Use the links below to get an overview of each one, see pictures, print directions, and even read reviews from other dog owners. Coming from out of town? Get a discounted rate on pet friendly hotels in Esmont.

Pet Friendly Crozet Railroad Tunnel
Crozet Railroad Tunnel Crozet Railroad Tunnel is a dog-friendly activity in Afton, VA, that is a 4.5 mile trail in its entirety. Start at either trailhead (address will take you to the east trailhead). There are information markers along the trail so you can learn all about the tunnel and the surrounding area. After the first half mile you'll be at the entrance to an old railroad tunnel. BRING A FLASHLIGHT OR HEADLAMP! You and Fido can walk the 1-mile tunnel and continue on or turn around. Dogs must be on a leash. The trail leading up to the tunnel is quite wide so plenty of space. Inside the tunnel is a bit narrower but easily manageable. See Details
Pet Friendly Thomas Jefferson's Monticello
Thomas Jefferson's Monticello Thomas Jefferson's Monticello is a historic, pet-friendly attraction in Charlottesville, VA. For almost 100 years, Monticello has been maintained and kept open to the public by the Thomas Jefferson Foundation. Explore the grounds and trails with your leashed pup, including Mulberry Row, the main street of the 5,000-acre Monticello plantation. See Details
Rife Park Rife Park is a small, dog-friendly park in Waynesboro, VA where you can explore parts of the Waynesboro Water Trail in the South River by boat. The park features a boat ramp, picnic tables, and fishing, and is open from sunrise to sunset See Details
South River Greenway Trail The dog-friendly South River Greenway runs for 1.2 miles along the South River from the Loth Springs Parking area on Arch Avenue, behind the YMCA, to the Port Republic neighborhood. Parking at this end is available at the Shiloh Baptist Church auxiliary parking lot right at the trail head. There is also parking available downtown at the Arch Avenue Parking Lot and the Invista lot. Dogs should remain on a leash. See Details
Esmont, VA, US