Dog Friendly Activities in Cullowhee, NC

There’s 1 dog friendly activity in Cullowhee, and 37 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 Cullowhee.

Pet Friendly Richland Balsam Nature Loop Trail
Richland Balsam Nature Loop Trail Richland Balsam Nature Loop Trail in Asheville, NC, is pet friendly. Bring Fido on the moderately easy, 1.4 mile hike that will take about 1 hour to complete.. Set out on this trail that is only a few feet short of being the highest point on the Blue Ridge Parkway. The elevation makes it a nice, cool hike during the summer. Please note that dogs must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet. See Details
Pet Friendly Dry Falls
Dry Falls Dry Falls is a pet-friendly trail in Highlands, NC. This popular hike and waterfall is located a few miles outside of Highlands and gives you the rare chance to walk safely behind the water flow. The 75-ft. tall waterfall in the Nantahala National Forest flows over a cliff, allowing you to walk behind the falls and stay dry (ish). Dogs are welcome on a leash, as long as they are cleaned up after. See Details
Lake Junaluska Walking Trail The Lake Junaluska Walking Trail in Lake Junaluska, NC, is pet friendly. Dogs are welcome on the two paved walking trails at Lake Junaluska Retreat and Conference Center. Choose between a 2.3-mile loop around the lake or a longer, 3.8-mile trail. All visitors are welcome, not just those staying at the United Methodist retreat near Asheville. See Details
Smoky Mountain Dog Bakery Smoky Mountain Dog Bakery is a pet-friendly store in Waynesville, NC. Along with a variety of house-made dog treats, they also sell leashes, toys, travel accessories, training items, and more. See Details
Waterrock Knob Trail Waterrock Knob Trail in Sylva, NC, is pet friendly. It's a difficult, 1.2-mile hike on the Blue Ridge Parkway that will take about 1 hour to complete with Fido. With the steep elevation on this trail you will want to be sure your dog can climb and maneuver over large rocks. Please note that dogs must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet. See Details
Gorges State Park The dog-friendly Gorges State Park is perfect for those looking for a challenge in Sapphire, NC. Most of the trails in Gorges State Park are labeled as strenuous, but can offer rewarding panorama of Lake Jocassee or waterfalls. Trails range from half a mile to fourteen and a half miles, so be sure to check out the parks website to figure out what trail meets your needs. Leashed dogs are always welcomed! See Details
Mast General Store Leashed dogs are welcome to join their humans at the quintessential Mast General Store located in downtown Waynesville, NC. Bring Fido as you shop for unique home decor, outdoor clothing, hiking and camping gear, candy by the pound, gifts, and souvenirs. They even have a pet section with leashes/collars, toys, locally-made treats, and water bowls. See Details
Whiteside Mountain National Recreation Trail Whiteside Mountain National Recreation Trail is a pet-friendly hike in Nantahala National Forest in Cashiers, NC. The hike is nearly 2 miles long and will take you to beautiful wildflowers along the way. Dogs are welcome on the trail, as long as they are cleaned up after and remain on a leash. See Details
Highlands Biological Station Highlands Biological Station in Highlands, NC, is a dog-friendly native plant botanical garden with flat trails for owners and their dogs to walk along. The 12-acre botanical garden features native azaleas, plants of the Cherokee, mosses and liverworts, wildflowers, butterfly-pollinated species, and rock outcrop species. At 3,800 feet, it's the highest public native plant botanical garden in the east. The HBS Gardens and grounds are open year-round, dawn to dusk, and are free of charge. Please keep Fido on a leash while visiting. See Details
Cashiers Dog Park Take Fido out for some playtime at Cashiers Dog Park in Cashiers, NC. The off-leash park in located between the two ball fields in Cashiers Recreation Center. The dog park has two separate fenced in areas giving dedicated spaces for small and larger dogs. Cashiers Dog Park is close to parking and nearby restroom facilities. See Details
Highlands Dog Park Highlands Dog Park is a fully-fenced park for dogs to run and play in Highlands, NC. It has a separate area for small, skittish, or elderly dogs. The park base is mulch and the park has a covered areas and water for dogs. See Details
Kelsey-Hutchinson Founders Park Kelsey-Hutchinson Founders Park is a dog-friendly place in Highlands, NC. The park is a retreat for workers and visitors by day and a space for concerts, ice skating, arts and crafts, markets, and festivals by night. Dogs must be cleaned up after and leashed during their visit to Kelsey-Hutchinson. Dog pickup stations and trash bins are scattered throughout the park. See Details
Currahee Brewing Company Bring Fido to Currahee Brewing Company in Franklin, NC! This pet-friendly brewery invites leashed dogs are welcome to relax on Currahee's outdoor patio, which borders the water. Dogs are not allowed inside the Brewing Company. Currahee's menu includes year-round brews such as the Frankenstark, Wayah Lager, and the Garand IPA, as well as seasonal and limited release beers. The Franklin location of Currahee has a food truck on site, seven days a week, from open to close. See Details
Tractor Supply Co. Tractor Supply Co. is a dog friendly store in Clyde, NC. Bring your dog to shop with you for outdoor living essentials, hardware, tools, gardening supplies, pet food, and more. Your pup might even receive a treat at checkout! See Details
Franklin Dog Park Franklin Dog Park is a great place to bring your pooch to play off-leash in Franklin, NC. Featuring two fenced areas for large and small dogs, there's space for all sizes of pups to play. Take a walk around the trail that surrounds the fenced space with your leashed pooch after a game of fetch in the park. Public restrooms are also available, as well as dog waste stations to pick up after your pet. Franklin Dog Park is open every day of the week from 7am to 10pm. See Details
Jackson County Greenway Jackson County Greenway is a pet-friendly trail that's perfect for enjoying a walk with Fido in Sylva, NC. This one-mile paved trail along the Tuckasegee River offers scenic views and sitting benches. Bring your leashed pup along for some exercise and fresh air at this popular recreation area. See Details
Bryson City's Island Park Bryson City's Island Park is a pet-friendly place in Bryson City, NC. You can bring Fido to join you at this popular park, as long as they are on a leash. About a quarter of the 4.5-acre park is open and shaded with picnic tables for Fido's snacks and dog waste stations so you can clean up any mess that your pooch leaves behind. The rest is heavily wooded with roughly a half-mile of dirt trails that circle around the island and through its center. While you're wandering around the park, you might notice the ruins of an old lumber mill and Bryson City’s largest and oldest tree, a tulip poplar with a 20-foot circumference. See Details
Silver Run Falls Trailhead Take Fido for a leisurely stroll along the Silver Run Falls Trailhead located just outside of Cashiers, NC in Nantahala National Forest. This short, pet-friendly hiking path is mostly flat and leads to a an impressive, 20-foot water fall. Please leash and clean up after your pets on the trail. See Details
Sam Knob Summit and Flat Laurel Creek Trail Sam Knob Summit and Flat Laurel Creek Trail is a pet-friendly hike in Canton, NC. It's a moderately easy, 3.6 mile trek that will take about 2.5 hours to complete with Fido. These two trails combine for a nice loops hike that leads you out to a picturesque lookout. The trail itself is gorgeous with wildflowers and berries to enjoy in spring, and colorful leaves in the fall. Please note that dogs must be on a leash between April 1 and August 15, but must be under voice control at all times. See Details
Mountain Waters Scenic Byway Mountain Waters Scenic Byway is a pet-friendly activity in Highlands, NC. This sixty-mile drive leads through National Forest's two river gorges, hardwood forests and countryside. It's ideal for dogs who don't enjoy hiking, although you can stop along the way and get out for a walk at certain spots. See Details
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