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    Dog Friendly Hiking Trails in Altoona, FL

    There are 14 dog-friendly hiking trails within 20 miles of Altoona. 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 Altoona.

    Pet Friendly Lake Griffin State Park

    Lake Griffin State Park

    Fruitland Park, FL
    Lake Griffin State Park Leashed dogs are welcome at Lake Griffin State Park, made up of 620-acres of marshland and trees in Fruitland Park, FL. Enjoy the two pet-friendly, sandy hiking trails that meander through roughly two miles of the park's woodland. Canoeing and kayaking are also popular activities at the park. Please keep Fido on a leash that is 6-feet in length or shorter, and be aware the dogs are not permitted in any of the buildings at the park. Trails can be very wet during the rainy summer months. See Details
    Pet Friendly Hontoon Island State Park

    Hontoon Island State Park

    DeLand, FL
    Hontoon Island State Park Hontoon Island State Park is a pet-friendly island in DeLand, FL. You and Fido can only access this park by public ferry or private boat, so your pooch must be have their four sea legs ready. Once you're back on dry land, you can check out the eight miles of trails that weave around the island, including one that leads to Bear Tree Landing, the location of one of the largest oak trees on the Island. There are a number of picnic areas to enjoy on the island as well. See Details

    Venetian Gardens Park

    Leesburg, FL
    Venetian Gardens Park Leashed dogs are welcome at Venetian Gardens Park in Leesburg, FL. This 64-acre pet-friendly park has several paved paths to walk your dog as well as a pavilion and benches. See Details

    Palm Island Park

    Mount Dora, FL
    Palm Island Park Leashed dogs are welcome at Palm Island Park, an 8-acre natural preserve on Lake Dora in Mount Dora, FL. Explore the pet-friendly trails, winding boardwalk, and relax at the benches and picnic tables. Please be aware that bold alligators are known to frequent the area. See Details

    Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive

    Apopka, FL
    Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive is a pet-friendly scenic route through Florida's backcountry. Administered by the local water board, this drive is open weekends & holidays for nature viewing. Check out the audio tour provided on their website to get an understanding of the ecology along the route. See Details

    Ski Beach Boat Ramp

    Leesburg, FL
    Ski Beach Boat Ramp Leashed dogs are allowed at Ski Beach Boat Ramp in Leesburg, FL. This lakefront location features a pet-friendly walking trail along the water, as well as a small beach area. This area is within the Venetian Gardens, and can be accessed via walking trails. See Details

    Rock Springs Run State Reserve

    Sorrento, FL
    Rock Springs Run State Reserve Rock Springs Run State Reserve in Sorrento, FL, is dog friendly. You're welcome to bring your pooch with you to enjoy the reserve and the numerous trails in the area. There are 14 miles of hiking trails to enjoy together that take in the varied scenery, including sand pine scrub, pine flatwoods, bayheads, oak hammocks, and swamps. The pretty spring that surrounds the reserve can be viewed from these hiking trails. See Details

    De Leon Springs State Park

    De Leon Springs, FL
    De Leon Springs State Park The dog-friendly, historic De Leon Springs State Park in Florida is home to cool clear waters that are popular with anglers and swimmers, and winding trails through a lush subtropical forest. You can even grab a bite to eat at Sugar Mill Restaurant and eat it at one the picnic tables in the park. Leashed dogs are welcome to join their owners on the trails throughout the park, as long as they are cleaned up after. There is a fee per vehicle to enter the park. See Details

    Lower Wekiva River State Preserve

    Sanford, FL
    Lower Wekiva River State Preserve Lower Wekiva River State Preserve in Apopka, FL, is a wonderful park for canoeing and swimming, though it can be crowded in summer. Leashed dogs are welcome in the preserve and on the pet-friendly trails. Please obey all posted signs regarding pets. See Details

    Ocala National Forest

    Umatilla, FL
    Ocala National Forest Leashed dogs are welcome at Ocala National Forest, a pet-friendly outdoor space in Umatilla, FL. While pups are not permitted on the beaches at swimming areas and springs, they are welcome on the numerous wooded trails throughout this scenic location. Fishing, kayaking, cycling and other activities are popular throughout this natural space. Please note that this forest is expansive, with numerous access points and trailheads. See Details

    Seminole Wekiva Trail

    Lake Mary, FL
    Seminole Wekiva Trail The Seminole Wekiva 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 Lake Mary! The map below shows a trailhead where you can pick up the Seminole Wekiva 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

    West Orange Trail

    Apopka, FL
    West Orange Trail The West Orange 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 Apopka! The map below shows a trailhead where you can pick up the West Orange 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

    Ocklawaha Prairie Restoration Area

    Ocklawaha, FL
    Ocklawaha Prairie Restoration Area Dogs are welcome at Ocklawaha Prairie Restoration Area, a pet-friendly trail in Ocklawaha, FL. It is located five miles east of Ocala in Marion County, southwest of County Road (CR) 314A and south of the Silver River State Park, southwest of the Ocala National Forest. Please respect Florida’s wildlife and use caution while visiting district lands. These are wild animals. For your safety, do not approach or feed any wild animal. The diversity of natural systems provides habitat and feeding areas for wildlife such as gopher tortoise, gray fox, bobcat, black bear, sandhill crane, heron and egret. See Details

    Tavares Ecological Park

    Tavares, FL
    Tavares Ecological Park Leashed dogs are welcome at Tavares Ecological Park in Tavares, FL. Walk along the pet-friendly pathway through diverse habitats as you look out for wildlife. See Details
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