There’s 1 dog-friendly hiking trail in Triangle, and 40 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 Triangle.
Pohick Bay Regional Park
Pohick Bay Regional Park is a dog-friendly recreation area on 1,000 acres in Lorton, VA, where you and Fido can spend a day on the bay. Enjoy canoe, paddleboard and kayak rentals, or bring your own boat to the public boat launch ramp. Other amenities include hiking trails and picnic shelters.
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Lake Ridge Park and Marina
Lake Ridge Park and Marina is a pet-friendly spot in Lake Ridge, VA. Spend the afternoon with Fido on the wooded walking trails, grilling out at the pavilion, on a boat or paddleboard. Well-behaved and leashed dogs welcome.
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River Mill Park
River Mill Park welcomes leashed dogs on the looped pathway that runs along the Occoquan River in Occoquan, VA. This pet-friendly, one-acre park is a great spot to enjoy a walk with Fido or an afternoon picnic. Amenities include a public restroom, event pavilion, open space and paved walking trail.
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Bluebell Trail
Bluebell Trail is a pet-friendly hiking path in Centreville, VA. This one-and-a-half-mile loop explores the forest around Bull Run. The best time to visit this trail is mid-April, when you can witness 25 different varieties of wildflowers and, of course, many bluebells. Leashed dogs are welcome, as long as they are cleaned up after.
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Mount Vernon Trail
The Mount Vernon Trail is a pet-friendly, multi-use trail that's a great place to walk Fido in Alexandria, VA! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Mount Vernon Trail. Rails-to-Trails Conservancy has generously provided map data for this trail to Bring Fido for informational purposes only. For more detailed trail information, please visit TrailLink.com.
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Indian Head Rail Trail
The Indian Head Rail Trail is one of 1600 rail-trails supported by Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, a nonprofit organization that is working to create a nationwide network of trails from former rail lines and connecting corridors. Previously an unused railroad corridor, this "rail-trail" is now a great place to walk Fido in Indian Head! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Indian Head Rail Trail. Rails-to-Trails Conservancy has generously provided map data for this trail to Bring Fido for informational purposes only. For more detailed trail information, please visit TrailLink.com.
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Meadowood Special Recreation Management Area
Located in Lorton, VA, just 18 miles southwest of Washington, D.C., Meadowood Special Recreation Management Area is an 800-acre mosaic of gently sloping open meadows, mature hardwood forests, freshwater ponds, creeks, streams and riparian wetlands. Fido is welcome to explore 13.4 miles of dog-friendly trails, diverse habitat and wildlife with you.
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Old Mill Park
Old Mill Park is pet-friendly. This public park on the water features a swimming beach, soccer fields and picnic areas, along with a trail that welcomes leashed pups to join their owners for a stroll. Dog owners are reminded to clean up any mess that is left behind in the park. Old Mill Park can be accessed every day of the week from 8am to 8pm.
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Huntley Meadows Park
Leashed dogs are welcome at Huntley Meadows Park in Alexandria, VA. This natural area is Fairfax County's premier wetland wildlife sanctuary, and is an important space for many native animals. For that reason, pets are not permitted on the boardwalks, or the Restoration and Heron Trails, but can join you on all other trails.
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Hidden Pond Nature Center
Take Fido to explore the local flora and fauna at Hidden Pond Nature Center in West Springfield, VA. The area's system of pet-friendly, self-guided nature trails takes visitors around streams, a pond and an abundance of natural beauty. Please leash and clean up after four-legged visitors to protect wildlife.
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Green Spring Gardens
Green Spring Gardens in Alexandria, VA is part museum, part outdoor classroom and part nature center! This dog-friendly recreational area is open year round and offers inspiration for local home gardeners. Fido is welcome to join you for a stroll on one of the pet-friendly trails that pass by streams, a pond, demonstration gardens and more.
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Jackson M Abbott Wetland Refuge
Jackson M Abbott Wetland Refuge is a dog-friendly recreational area located in Alexandria, VA. You and Fido have a couple of options for trail walking. Choose from a paved walking path around the pond or a shady hiking path through the wooded area. Or, spend some time splashing around on the banks of Dogue Creek. Please leash and clean up after your pets in the area.
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Lake Mercer Dam
Take Fido for a scenic stroll along the pet-friendly path at Lake Mercer Dam in Fairfax Station, VA. The dam is located within the 154 acre park that surrounds Lake Mercer. The trail offers beautiful views of the lake and plenty of shade from nearby trees. Please leash and clean up after your pets on the path.
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Winkler Botanical Preserve
Winkler Botanical Preserve is a pet-friendly outdoor attraction in Alexandria, VA. Bring Fido out for an afternoon at this relaxing, secluded area that features nature trails, a serene lake, babbling streams, and a beautiful waterfall, all nestled within a lush forest of native plants. Dogs are welcome throughout as long as they're leashed and cleaned up after.
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Purse Area
Purse Area, formerly known as Purse State Park, is a pet-friendly recreation area in Nanjemoy, MD. Owners and their leashed four-legged companions are welcome to visit this undeveloped park, which is part of the Nanjemoy WMA and is located along the Potomac River. Parkgoers can enjoy fishing, bird watching, hunting and more.
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Doncaster Demonstration Forest
The Doncaster Demonstration Forest (DSF) in La Plata, MD, is pet friendly. Owners and their furry friends are invited to explore the 1,450-acre forestland, which features an array of hiking trails. During your visit, dogs must be leashed, and owners must clean up after their pets.
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Fort Hunt National Park
Leashed dogs are welcome to join you at the pet-friendly Fort Hunt National Park in Alexandria, VA. Enjoy hiking the Fort Hunt Park Main Loop, the Fort Hunt Park Short Trail or the Mount Vernon Trail with your furry friend. You can also bring lunch to have at one of the picnic areas. Please clean up after your pet.
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Widewater State Park
Fido is welcome to join you at the pet-friendly Widewater State Park in Stafford, VA. This park features two 1-mile trails along the water as well as picnic areas. Please note that pets must be on a leash under six feet and you must bring proof of current rabies vaccination. Pets are not allowed in any indoor public facilities and must be cleaned up after.
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Conway-Robinson Memorial State Forest
Fido is welcome to join you at the pet-friendly Conway-Robinson Memorial State Forest in Gainesville, VA. Enjoy hiking the 5.1 miles of forest trails or have lunch at a picnic shelter with your furry friend. Please note that dogs must be on a leash no longer than six feet.
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Mattawoman Creek Natural Area
Mattawoman Creek Natural Area is a large outdoor recreation space near Indian Head, MD, where two and four-legged friends can explore together. This pet-friendly park is a great spot to check out if you're looking to spend some time outdoors with your pup, as there are a range of hiking trails and paths to adventure along. Fido should remain on a leash, and owners are responsible for picking up after their dogs.
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