Dog Friendly Hiking Trails in Zionsville, IN

There are 3 dog-friendly hiking trails in Zionsville, and 30 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 Zionsville.

Pet Friendly Big-4 Rail Trail (Zionsville)
Big-4 Rail Trail (Zionsville) The Big-4 Rail Trail (Zionsville) 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 Zionsville! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Big-4 Rail Trail (Zionsville)/Nancy Burton Memorial Park/Dave Brown Rail Trail. Rails-to-Trails Conservancy has generously provided map data for this trail to BringFido for informational purposes only. See Details
Pet Friendly Starkey Nature Park
Starkey Nature Park Leashed dogs are welcome to visit Starkey Nature Park in Zionville, IN. This 80-acre, pet-friendly park features trails to explore, nature watching, picnic tables and more. See Details
Browning Marsh Take Fido to explore the more than 40 acres that make up Browning Marsh in Zionsville, IN. The area features a plethora of natural beauty and is home to native, endangered plant life. You and Fido can hop on one of the pet-friendly hiking trails and discover the multiple types of wetlands featured in the area including wet prairie, emergent marsh and forested wetlands. See Details
Monon Trail Bring your dog along to explore the Monon Trail, a converted railway that winds for 26 miles through Indianapolis, connecting Sheridan, Carmel and other smaller communities along the way. The paved, dog-friendly trail welcomes Fido on a leash, as long as they are cleaned up after. The trail can be accessed from sunrise to sunset. See Details
Fort Harrison State Park Fort Harrison State Park is dog-friendly. Formerly the site of Fort Benjamin Harrison, the park features a Citizen's Military Training Camp, Civilian Conservation Corps camp and a World War II prisoner of war camp. As well as being a wander back through time, there are plenty of trails you can actually wander with Fido to enjoy the natural beauty of the park. Pups are welcome on all of the trails, as long as they are on a leash under six feet and you clean up any mess after them. See Details
Holliday Park Bring Fido to hike the dog-friendly trail winding through Holliday Park in Indianapolis, IN. This beautiful 94-acre park gives access to the White River and is popular with families, photographers and walkers. See Details
The Virginia B. Fairbanks Art & Nature Park Bring Fido along for a bit of outdoor art and culture at The Virginia B. Fairbanks Art & Nature Park in Indianapolis, IN. At this dog-friendly park, you and your furry best friend can enjoy magnificent art, delight in a lakeside picnic lunch and walk the many trails through this beautiful oasis. Just remember to keep your pup leashed and clean up after him during your visit. See Details
Hummel Park Leashed dogs are welcome at Hummel Park, a pet-friendly outdoor space in Plainfield, IN. You and Fido can explore over 3-miles of paved trails, or head down to White Lick Creek or one of the other 5 bodies of water in the park so your pup can enjoy the water. See Details
MacGregor Park The 96-acre dog friendly passive nature park is located on Hwy 38 off US 31. The park features 2 shelters, wildflower prairies, native tree prairies, rain garden, streams pollinator garden, open fields and soon to be added, wetlands providing excellent habitat for birds, amphibians, deer and more. The park offers over 3 miles of aggregate trails for hiking and running. See Details
Ritchey Woods Nature Preserve Leashed dogs are allowed at Ritchey Woods Nature Preserve, a pet-friendly natural space in Fishers, IN. This park offers nine nature trails that total over 2.25-miles for you and your pup to explore. Please remember to clean up after Fido during your visit. See Details
Cool Creek Park Nature Center Leashed dogs are allowed at Cool Creek Park Nature Center, a pet-friendly park in Carmel, IN. This natural-science center offers seasonal and educational exhibits on habitat preservation and local wildlife. You're welcome to bring your pup on the 4-miles of nature trails that wind around the outdoor space. Please remember to bring waste bags and clean up after Fido during your visit. See Details
Eagle Creek Park Eagle Creek Park is a pet-friendly park devoted entirely to nature in Indianapolis, IN. The park encompasses 1,400 acres of water and 3,900 acres of forest, and leashed dogs are welcome to join you to explore numerous hiking trails. If Fido is looking for off-leash play, you can head over to the Gordon Gilmer Canine Companion Zone and let him loose in the spacious, fully-fenced area. A daily or annual fee is required for entry from Indy Parks and Recreation. See Details
Central Canal Towpath The Central Canal Towpath is a multi-use trail preserved from a historic canal towpath that's a great place to walk Fido in Indianapolis! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the 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. See Details
Indianapolis Art Center Artspark Leashed pups are welcome at Indianapolis Art Center Artspark in Indianapolis. This pet-friendly art space brings art, artists and the community together through interactive sculptures in an open–air setting. You and Fido can explore the 9.5-acres of interactive sculptures designed to stimulate all the senses. See Details
Flowing Well Park Flowing Well Park is a dog-friendly recreational area in Carmel, IN. The 15-acre park includes a 1-mile nature trail that winds through the woods along the creek. Your pup is welcome to wade in the water to cool off. There is also an artesian well, “Old Faithful”, where many visitors fill up their own empty water jugs. Keep Fido leashed and clean up after him. See Details
White River Greenway (Noblesville) The White River Greenway (Noblesville) is a multi-use trail that's a great place to walk Fido in Noblesville! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the White River Greenway (Noblesville). 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. See Details
Friendship Gardens Park Leashed dogs are welcome at Friendship Gardens Park, a pet-friendly natural space in Plainfield, IN. This small park is home to three gazebos, a stone waterfall and nice pathways to explore with Fido. See Details
Indianapolis Cultural Trail Leashed dogs are welcome on the pet-friendly Indianapolis Cultural Trail in Indianapolis. The pathway seamlessly connects neighborhoods, cultural districts and entertainment amenities while serving as the downtown hub for central Indiana’s vast greenway system. Remember to clean up after Fido and watch out for bikers that also frequent the trail. See Details
Ellis Park Ellis Park is pet-friendly. Located on 49 beautiful acres in Danville, the park lies along the White Lick Creek in the heart of Town of Danville. Bring your leashed pooch to this local spot with a covered picnic area, gazebo and barbecue pits. Ellis Park is open every day of the week from 6am to 11pm. See Details
Eagles Crest Nature Preserve Eagles Crest Nature Preserve in Indianapolis, IN, offers a moderately challenging, dog-friendly loop trail. To find the trail, park near the Eagle’s Crest rental house and walk east past it toward the edge of the woods. The trail is open year round. See Details
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