Dog Friendly Hiking Trails in Dahlonega, GA

There’s 1 dog-friendly hiking trail in Dahlonega, and 14 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 Dahlonega.

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

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

Amicalola Falls State Park

Dawsonville, GA

Amicalola Falls State Park Leashed dogs are allowed at Amicalola Falls State Park, a pet-friendly natural space in Dawsonville, GA. The waterfall the park is named for is the main attraction, as it is 729 feet of beautiful cascading water, and the third tallest east of the Mississippi River. There are also many hiking trails you and Fido can explore. Pet parents should be aware that some of the trails leading to the falls include metal grate steps to make them non-slip for humans, however canines may find these challenging. Please keep your pup on a leash no longer than 6 feet and remember to clean up any messes they leave behind. 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

Charleston Park

Cumming, GA

Charleston Park Charleston Park is a dog-friendly park in Cumming, GA, where Fido is welcome to join you for a hike or picnic. It features boat ramp areas for Lake Lanier, a multi-use trail, picnic tables with grills, and restrooms. 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

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

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

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

Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest

Suches, GA

Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest The Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest is a dog-friendly outdoor space in Suches, GA. This forest spans nearly 867,000 acres across 26 counties and features thousands of miles of clear streams and rivers, 850 miles of trails, dozens of campgrounds, picnic areas and spaces rich in natural scenery, history and culture. Hikers bringing their dogs on the trails must keep them under verbal or physical restraint at all times and be sure to use a leash in crowded areas. Pet guardians should be aware that they may run across horseback riders, mountain bikers and four-wheelers on the trails. When in the campgrounds, dogs must be on a leash or tethered in a shady spot and given lots of attention to minimize barking. Visitors are advised to check the Forest's website and social media before planning their outing for wildlife warnings and other notices which may require dogs to be leashed at all times for safety. 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

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