Dog Friendly Hiking Trails in Athens, OH

There are 2 dog-friendly hiking trails in Athens. 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 Athens.

Pet Friendly Hockhocking Adena Bikeway
Hockhocking Adena Bikeway The Hockhocking Adena Bikeway 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 Athens! The map below shows a trailhead where you can pick up the Hockhocking Adena Bikeway. 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
Pet Friendly Strouds Run State Park
Strouds Run State Park Strouds Run State Park is a pet-friendly recreation area in Athens, OH. Outdoor enthusiasts and their pets can enjoy its 2,606 acres, comprised of Dow Lake for water activities, as well as 16 rugged trails, three picnic areas, and reservable shelters. Dogs are welcome throughout as long as they're leashed and cleaned up after. See Details
Lake Hope State Park Lake Hope State Park is a pet-friendly area located in southeastern Ohio in the town of McArthur. This 2,983-acre recreation area is a natural paradise, and the scenery offers many opportunities for photographers, hikers and historians to enjoy. The Hope Furnace Trail is the longest walking path in the park, just over three miles long. See Details
Burr Oak State Park Burr Oak State Park, a pet-friendly resort park in Glouster, OH, harmonizes modern amenities with wilderness allure across its forested landscape. Extensive trails, varying in difficulty, traverse the park's ridges and hollows, including the challenging 22-mile Lakeview Trail, while picnicking spots offer scenic respites. Dogs are welcome throughout on a leash. See Details
Wayne National Forest Wayne National Forest spans over a quarter million acres in the Appalachian foothills of southeastern Ohio, with Nelsonville, OH serving as a popular entry point with ample parking. Visitors can camp, hunt, fish, as well as hike with their pet on more than 400 miles of trails available throughout the forest. Dogs must be leashed or under voice control, and waste must be properly disposed of in latrines. See Details
Gifford State Forest Gifford State Forest, the smallest of Ohio's state forests at 320 acres, provides pet-friendly hunting and hiking experiences within Athens County's picturesque northern edge in Chesterhill. Visitors can enjoy these activities with their dogs, either on leash or under voice control. See Details
Athens, OH, US