Dog Friendly Hiking Trails in Crawfordsville, IN

There’s 1 dog-friendly hiking trail in Crawfordsville, 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 Crawfordsville.

Sugar Creek Trail

Crawfordsville, IN

Sugar Creek Trail The Sugar Creek 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 Crawfordsville! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Sugar Creek 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

Shades State Park

Waveland, IN

Shades State Park Shades State Park in Waveland, IN is dog friendly. Leashed dogs are welcome to enjoy this peaceful paradise which offers great views of sandstone cliffs around Sugar Creek. The 11 trails vary between extremely rugged pathways through ravines and uplands to easy strolls around ponds. Only you and Fido can decide what you'd prefer to attempt, but whichever you do, the views will be worth it in the end. Shades State Park provides a fantastic backdrop for hiking, canoeing, fishing & camping. See Details

Raccoon Lake State Recreation Area

Rockville, IN

Raccoon Lake State Recreation Area Dogs are welcome at Raccoon Lake State Recreation Area in Rockville, IN where forest and rocky outcrops line the banks of Big Raccoon Creek. The lake is hugely popular among recreational boat users and anglers, but Fido can also join you on dry land to explore the interesting surroundings of the lake on the pet-friendly trails that vary in difficulty and length from 0.8 miles to 2.1 miles. Due to the wildlife in the area, pet owners are reminded to keep Fido on a leash for the duration of their visit and must always clean up after their pooch. See Details

Hemlock Ridge Nature Preserve

Roachdale, IN

Hemlock Ridge Nature Preserve Take Fido for a day in nature at Hemlock Ridge Nature Preserve, a dog-friendly outdoor recreational area in Roachdale, IN. The nature preserve features a hiking trail that meanders through towering hardwoods such as black gums, oaks and maples. From parts of the trail, you will be able to sneak a peak at Big Walnut Creek. See Details