Dog Friendly Hiking Trails in Amherst, VA

There’s 1 dog-friendly hiking trail in Amherst, and 3 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 Amherst.

Virginia Blue Ridge Railway Trail

Amherst, VA

Virginia Blue Ridge Railway Trail The Virginia Blue Ridge Railway 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 Amherst! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Virginia Blue Ridge Railway 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

James River Heritage Trail

Lynchburg, VA

James River Heritage Trail The James River Heritage 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 Lynchburg! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the James River Heritage 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

Crabtree Falls

Montebello, VA

Crabtree Falls Bring Fido to the pet-friendly and majestic Crabtree Falls, which is the highest vertical-drop cascading waterfall east of the Mississippi River, and is located in Montebello, VA. This waterfall features a series of five major cascades and a number of smaller ones that fall a total distance of 1,200 feet. The first overlook is just a few hundred feet from the upper parking lot along a gentle, paved trail, making it an excellent stopover for travelers of all ages and abilities. The more adventuresome hiker may continue along the 2.5-mile Crabtree Falls Trail to four other overlooks offering spectacular views of the falls and the Tye River Valley. Leashed dogs are welcome. See Details

Virginia Blue Ridge Railway Trail

Arrington, VA

Virginia Blue Ridge Railway Trail The Virginia Blue Ridge Railway 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 Arrington! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Virginia Blue Ridge Railway 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