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North Carolina Arboretum

The North Carolina Arboretum is a 434-acre natural treasure with 65 acres of cultivated gardens and 10 miles of dog-friendly hiking and biking trails adjacent to the Bent Creek Experimental Forest in Asheville, NC. The trails are rated easy to difficult, and leashed dogs are allowed on all of them. Dogs are not, however, allowed in any of the buildings and some of the gardens. An entry fee does apply to visitors. Visit Website

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North Carolina Arboretum has received a rating of 4.7 out of 5 bones by 27 canine critics on BringFido and 4.6 out of 5 by 3,212 guests on TripAdvisor.


Visitors generally praise the North Carolina Arboretum as a delightful and pet-friendly destination, with well-maintained trails, beautiful gardens, and ample opportunities for dogs to explore and play. Some guests note a few logistical challenges, such as limited indoor access for pets and the need to bring their own water, but overall the Arboretum is widely regarded as a wonderful place to spend time with four-legged companions.

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AVL - Asheville Regional Airport 5.9 mi
North Carolina Arboretum