Dog Friendly Hiking Trails in Clayton, NC

There are 11 dog-friendly hiking trails within 20 miles of Clayton. 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 Clayton.

Pet Friendly North Carolina Museum of Art
North Carolina Museum of Art North Carolina Museum of Art in Raleigh, NC, is pet friendly! There are 2.2 miles of trails that weave around the hilly park. Along the way, you and your leashed pup will come across a number of interesting sculptures. In addition, there are several doggie waste stations and water fountains along the trails. See Details
Pet Friendly Swift Creek Bluffs Nature Preserve
Swift Creek Bluffs Nature Preserve Swift Creek Bluffs Nature Preserve is pet friendly. Hop on these awesome trails that weave through the woods in Raleigh, NC, which are great for dogs. There are water and beach spots to get into the creek and uphill natural stairs for hiking. Canine companions will enjoy the section that pops out into the Lochmere golf course. See Details
Horseshoe Farm Nature Preserve Right next to the Neuse River, you'll find the Horseshoe Farm Nature Preserve, a dog-friendly attraction featuring 146 acres of land in Wake Forest, NC. Bring Fido to a place of great natural beauty, abundant wildlife and rich heritage. The preserve sits on a U-shaped piece of land and has excellent wood trails. If your pup tags along, please keep him leashed and pick up after him. See Details
Neuse River Greenway Bring your pup to the Neuse River Greenway, a paved pet-friendly trail spanning 27.5 miles in Raleigh, NC. You and Fido can experience scenic views of the water, walk the winding boardwalk through the wetlands and view historical sights. This trail is a segment of the Mountains-to-Sea Trail, a long-distance trail that runs across North Carolina from the Great Smoky Mountains to the Outer Banks. Please keep your dog leashed at all times. See Details
Sal's Branch Trail Sal's Branch Trail is an easy, 2.75 mile hike that will take about 1.5 hours to complete with Fido. Located within Umstead Park, this dog-friendly trail is a nice retreat for city dwellers. Bikes are not allowed on this trail, so you will have plenty of room to stay by your pup. Please note that dogs must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet. See Details
Lake Lynn Community Center Lake Lynn Community Center is a community center where the greenway trails are dog-friendly. Dogs are not allowed inside of the community center, fitness center, or courts. This community center provides the community with 2.8 miles of trails around Lake Lynn, for your leashed dogs to hike, walk, jog, and run with you. See Details
Inspiration Trail Inspiration Trail is an easy 0.4-mile hike in the William B. Umstead State Park in Raleigh, NC. This pet-friendly path will take about 20 minutes to complete with Fido. This lovely little trail is excellent if you are in a hurry or if your pup doesn't do well on longer hikes. You won't have to worry about bicycles or horses since this trail is limited to foot traffic. Please note that dogs must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet. See Details
Baileywick Park Baileywick Park is a dog-friendly park and trail in Raleigh, NC where Fido is welcome to join you. All dogs must be on a 6-ft leash while on trails. There is a paved walking trail that begins at the Baileywick Road entrance to the park and loops behind the playground to the parking lot to enjoy. Restroom facilities are on site, but you will want to make sure to bring bottled water and bowl for your pup for drinking water. See Details
Reedy Creek Trail Reedy Creek Trail is pet-friendly. This trail follows Reedy Creek Rd from Umstead State Park to Blue Ridge Rd and continues on through the grounds of the North Carolina Museum of Art and Meredith College Campus, where you may spot an unusual growth of dogwood trees in bloom. Leashed dogs are welcome to join you on a stroll along this pathway through Raleigh. Dog owners are reminded to clean up any mess that is left behind. See Details
Lake Johnson Park Fido is welcome to join you at Lake Johnson Park, a pet-friendly park in Raleigh, NC. Leashed pets can walk with you on the paved paths and natural trails. The park also has restrooms for your convenience. Please clean up after your pets. See Details
Historic Oak View County Park Historic Oak View County Park, also known as the Williams-Wyatt-Poole Farm, is a pet-friendly 19th-century historic farmstead and national historic district in Raleigh, NC, that will give you a taste of life in the region in times gone by. Leashed dogs are welcome on paved trails and outdoor areas on this park. See Details
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