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    Dog Friendly Hiking Trails in Cleveland, GA

    There’s 1 dog-friendly hiking trail in Cleveland, and 13 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 Cleveland.

    Pet Friendly Mount Yonah Trail

    Mount Yonah Trail

    Cleveland, GA
    Mount Yonah Trail Popular with locals and tourists alike, Mount Yonah Trail is pet-friendly trail in Cleveland, GA. Leashed dogs are welcome to join their owners as they hike through a forest, past wildflowers, steep drop-offs and exposed rock outcrops to panoramic views at the summit. The hike is roughly 4 miles round trip and is a moderately strenuous hike. See Details
    Pet Friendly Anna Ruby Falls

    Anna Ruby Falls

    Helen, GA
    Anna Ruby Falls Anna Ruby Falls is a beautiful waterfall near Helen, GA. Located in the heart of the Chattahoochee National Forest, this picturesque spot can be accessed from a pet-friendly, half-mile trail within Unicoi State Park. The short hike is fairly steep, but the view of the falls is worth it. Dogs are welcome on the trail, as long as they are leashed and cleaned up after. See Details

    Unicoi State Park

    Helen, GA
    Unicoi State Park Fido is welcome to explore Unicoi State Park in Helen, GA. This dog-friendly park features 1,029 acres of adventure activities, a 53-acre lake nestled between mountaintops and gorgeous trails to Helen and Anna Ruby Falls. There is even a small, fenced dog park next to the park's main office. Visiting pets must be friendly and on a short, sturdy leash. Dog owners must be courteous to other patrons and clean up after their pets in all areas of the park. There is an entrance fee per vehicle. See Details

    Smithgall Woods State Park

    Helen, GA
    Smithgall Woods State Park Leashed dogs are welcome to join their humans in certain areas of Smithgall Woods State Park in Helen, GA. There are 28 miles of pet-friendly trails that your pup can enjoy if they are on a leash under six feet. If you get tired on one of the trails, you can stop for a rest at one of the many picnic shelters. The park is also a very popular fishing destination. See Details

    Hardman Farm State Historic Site

    Sautee Nacoochee, GA
    Hardman Farm State Historic Site Leashed dogs are allowed on the nature trails and outdoor areas at Hardman Farm State Historic Site, a pet-friendly attraction in Sautee Nacoochee, GA. The iconic Unicoi Turnpike, which was created by early Native Americans, will take you through historic farm landscape where both early Native Americans lived and later on the Nichols and Hardman families’ built their mansion. While Fido is not permitted inside any of the buildings, you can enjoy wandering the grounds and admire the Native American mound that still occupies the grounds. This historic site is open from March through December. See Details

    Moccasin Creek State Park

    Clarkesville, GA
    Moccasin Creek State Park Leashed dogs are welcome at Moccasin Creek State Park in Clarkesville, GA. This pet-friendly park offers 2,800 acres to explore with your furry friend, making this the prime spot for hiking, kayaking and fishing. Be sure to visit the Hemlock Falls Trail to view the waterfalls with your furry friend beside you. See Details

    Don Carter State Park

    Gainesville, GA
    Don Carter State Park Don Carter State Park in Gainesville, GA, is located where the Chattahoochee River meets Lake Lanier. This pet-friendly park offers boat ramps, docks, and 4 miles of multi-use trails for hikers and bikers to enjoy. The park welcomes dogs as long as they are on a leash no longer than 6 feet; however, they are not permitted in or around historic sites, lodges, group camps or swimming areas. See Details

    Preacher's Rock

    Dahlonega, GA
    Preacher's Rock Preacher's Rock is a pet-friendly hike in Suches, GA. As you walk the trail, you’ll be treated to incredible views for miles across tree-covered peaks and valleys. The biggest payoff is at Preachers Rock, which offers views to Big Cedar Mountain and beyond. During spring and summer, wildflowers line the pathway to add a bit of color to the pathway. This beautiful hike is also one of the easier stretches of the A.T. in the Peach State at just 2 miles roundtrip and takes 1-2 hours to complete. Leashed dogs are welcome. See Details

    Dukes Creek Falls

    Helen, GA
    Dukes Creek Falls Take your leashed pup to explore the pet-friendly Dukes Creek Falls trail in Helen, GA. Located inside the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest, this path follows a 300-foot waterfall through an out-and-back trail about two miles long. Please note that there is a fee for entering the forest (cash or check only). See Details

    Vogel State Park

    Blairsville, GA
    Vogel State Park Leashed dogs can visit the pet-friendly Vogel State Park in Blairsville, GA. This local recreation area offers an array of amenities for parkgoers, including fishing, hiking, picnicking, a playground and more. See Details

    Unicoi to Helen Trail

    Helen, GA
    Unicoi to Helen Trail Unicoi to Helen Trail is a 3-mile, one-way, pet-friendly pathway that leads from Unicoi State Park into Helen's bustling Bavarian downtown. Leashed dogs are welcome to join their owners on this moderate, heavily trafficked hike, as long as all mess is cleaned up after them and they remain on a short leash. See Details

    Blood Mountain

    Blairsville, GA
    Blood Mountain Leashed dogs are welcome on Blood Mountain Loop, a pet-friendly trail in Blairsville, GA. You and Fido can hike on this over 4 mile out and back trail along the Appalachian National Scenic Trail. This trail is rated difficult, but the views at the summit are worth it. You can access the trail from the Byron Reece Trailhead parking area south of Vogel State Park. See Details

    Minnehaha Falls Trail

    Lakemont, GA
    Minnehaha Falls Trail Leashed dogs are welcome on the pet-friendly Minnehaha Falls Trail in Lakemont, GA. The trailhead is located off of Bear Gap Road, which is unpaved. This popular hike ascends a wooden staircase and heads southwest toward the waterfall, which offers spectacular views. Please remember to clean up after your pup throughout your hike. See Details

    Raven Cliffs Trail

    Helen, GA
    Raven Cliffs Trail Raven Cliffs Trail is a dog-friendly trail in Helen, GA. This trail is home to a trout stream, 40-foot waterfall, mossy areas, and acres of wildflowers. Your leashed dog is welcome to join you on the trail, but he must be picked up after to adhere to the Leave No Trace practices of the park. Please check the website for current rates of admittance. See Details
    Cleveland, GA, US