Dog Friendly Hiking Trails in Murphy, NC

There’s 1 dog-friendly hiking trail in Murphy, and 7 more nearby. 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 Murphy.

Pet Friendly Murphy River Walk
Murphy River Walk Murphy River Walk is a 3.4 mile moderately trafficked dog-friendly trail located near downtown Murphy, NC. It features a walk along two rivers and their convergence point. It is a good trail for all skill levels. The trail offers a number of interesting overlook spots and signage. Dogs are able to use this trail so long as they remain on-leash and are cleaned up after. See Details
Pet Friendly Joyce Kilmer Memorial Trail
Joyce Kilmer Memorial Trail Your dog can join you on the pet-friendly Joyce Kilmer Memorial Trail in Robbinsville, NC. It's a moderately easy, 2-mile hike in Nantahala National Forest that will take about 1 hour to complete with Fido. This figure eight shaped trail through old-growth forest of eastern hemlocks and tulip poplars is beautiful and offers stream crossings. See Details
Tsali Recreation Area The Tsali Recreation Area in Robbinsville, NC is pet friendly. It has 4 trails, totaling over 36 miles which are used for mountain biking and horse back riding. The trails alternate between the two, so you can always take your dog on a trail where bikes are not. The trails are easy and well maintained. The area is beautiful and there are frequent creek crossings for your pet to get water. Be mindful of hunting season. See Details
John C. Campbell Folk School Nature Trails John C. Campbell Folk School Nature Trails is a dog-friendly folk school and trail in Brasstown, NC. If you follow the map to the Rivercane Walk, you will find interesting bridges and placards with information on Cherokee indigenous people and history, fire circle and clan totems. Please note that while dogs are allowed on the trails, they are not allowed inside any of the buildings. See Details
Cupid Falls Take Fido for a leisurely stroll that ends at a view! Cupid Falls, located in Young Harris, GA, offers a short, even, pet-friendly trail that is perfect for young children and dogs, making this a great stop for the whole family. The trail leads to a small waterfall. There is an area where you may enter the water to cool off. See Details
Falls Branch Trail The Falls Branch Trail is a pet-friendly hike leading to a 70-foot waterfall in Tellico Plains, TN. Fido is welcome to join you, but please note the trek is steep and rocky toward the end. The trailhead is at the Rattlesnake West pull-off. See Details
Chimp Trails at Project Chimps Leashed dogs are permitted on four pet-friendly "Chimp Trails" at Project Chimps, an attraction in Morganton, GA. The main trail parking is just past the green mailbox #2031 on the right, from there you can take the Blue Trail to the trailhead. The four trails (Blue Trail, Nature Trail, Yellow Trail and White Trail) are accessible from dawn until dusk and are a great place to view wildlife or hear the sounds of nearby chimps within the sanctuary. A $2 donation is requested per hiker. See Details
Lake Chatuge Recreation Area Lake Chatuge Recreation Area is a pet-friendly spot in Hiawassee, GA. Fido is welcome to tag along for a day out on the water to go kayaking or boating. A trail to visit with your furry friend is also on-site, about a mile long, and takes you around the lake. See Details
Murphy, NC, US