Dog Friendly Hiking Trails in Columbus, IN

There’s 1 dog-friendly hiking trail in Columbus, and 8 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 Columbus.

Pet Friendly Tangeman Woods and Outdoor Lab
Tangeman Woods and Outdoor Lab Tangeman Woods and Outdoor Lab is pet-friendly. Bring your leashed pooch along on this moderate trail that's just over half a mile in length. Along the way, you'll enjoy beautiful mixed hardwood forest with intermittent creeks for your pooch to go for a quick refreshing dip. Tangeman Woods and Outdoor Lab is open every day of the week from dawn until dusk. See Details
Pet Friendly Muscatatuck Park
Muscatatuck Park Leashed pets are welcome to hike along dog-friendly trails within Muscatatuck Park in North Vernon, IN. This spacious forested park offers river access and features hiking trails, a campground and picnic areas. See Details
Anderson Falls Nature Preserve Anderson Falls Nature Preserve is a dog-friendly area in Hartsville, IN, with scenic and moderate-level trails. Please note that crossing above or below the falls and streams is necessary to access these trails. See Details
Laura Hare Nature Preserve at Downey Hill Laura Hare Nature Preserve at Downey Hill is pet-friendly. This rugged preserve is one square mile in size and protects a forest, as well as the wildlife that lives within it. The entire loop trail and gravel road total 6 miles. Leashed dogs are welcome, as long as all mess is cleaned up after them. Laura Hare Nature Preserve at Downey Hill is open every day of the week from dawn until dusk. See Details
Laura Hare Preserve at Blossom Hollow Take Fido to explore the more than 100 acres that make up Laura Hare Preserve at Blossom Hollow in Trafalgar, IN. The nature preserve features a dog-friendly hiking trail that meanders around densely-wooded areas and even comes across a few streams that lead to Lamb Lake. Dogs must remain on a leash while in the preserve. See Details
Meltzer Woods Nature Preserve Take Fido for a walk through nature at Meltzer Woods in Shelbyville, IN. This nature preserve sits on 60 acres and features a dog-friendly hiking trail and several small streams. The hiking trail winds through one of the last remaining pieces of old-growth forests in Indiana. Some of the trees in Meltzer Woods date all the way back to the 1600s! See Details
Muscatatuck National Wildlife Refuge The pet-friendly Muscatatuck National Wildlife Refuge, with 7,724 acres in Seymour, IN, features diverse habitats like wetlands, forests, and grasslands. Visitors can engage in a range of outdoor activities, including wildlife observation, hiking, fishing and hunting, amidst the refuge's rich biodiversity. Additionally, the sanctuary serves as a haven for migratory birds and provides educational opportunities for visitors to learn about conservation efforts in the region. Dogs are welcome on a 6-foot leash. See Details
Atterbury Fish & Wildlife Area The pet-friendly Atterbury Fish & Wildlife Area in Edinburgh, IN spans 4,950 acres, offering diverse outdoor recreational opportunities, including hiking, fishing, hunting, foraging, bird and wildlife watching. The scenic natural landscape even offers areas for dogs to run off leash, though they'll need to be registered for wild game hunting. Dogs must be leashed in all other areas - a map is located below for reference. See Details
Mountain Tea State Forest Mountain Tea State Forest is a dog-friendly natural area in Nashville, IN. You can bring Fido with you while you explore the property, which offers off-trail hiking, mushrooming, hunting and wildlife viewing. Please remember to leash and clean up after Fido during your visit. See Details
Columbus, IN, US