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    Dog Friendly Hiking Trails in Dial, GA

    There are 7 dog-friendly hiking trails within 20 miles of Dial. 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 Dial.

    Pet Friendly Amicalola Falls State Park

    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
    Pet Friendly Preacher's Rock

    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

    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

    John C. Campbell Folk School Nature Trails

    Brasstown, NC
    John C. Campbell Folk School Nature Trails John C. Campbell Folk School Nature Trails is a dog-friendly folk school and trail in Brasstown, NC. If you follow the map to the Rivercane Walk, you will find interesting bridges and placards with information on Cherokee indigenous people and history, fire circle and clan totems. Please note that while dogs are allowed on the trails, they are not allowed inside any of the buildings. See Details

    Chimp Trails at Project Chimps

    Morganton, GA
    Chimp Trails at Project Chimps Leashed dogs are permitted on four pet-friendly "Chimp Trails" at Project Chimps, an attraction in Morganton, GA. The main trail parking is just past the green mailbox #2031 on the right, from there you can take the Blue Trail to the trailhead. The four trails (Blue Trail, Nature Trail, Yellow Trail and White Trail) are accessible from dawn until dusk and are a great place to view wildlife or hear the sounds of nearby chimps within the sanctuary. A $2 donation is requested per hiker. 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

    Benton MacKaye Trailhead

    Epworth, GA
    Benton MacKaye Trailhead The Benton MacKaye Trail is an almost 300-mile-long pet-friendly trail that winds through Georgia, Tennessee and North Carolina. Along the way, hikers on the BMT can explore varied trails that feature ridgeline views, mountain stream crossings, abundant wildflowers and more in the Southern Appalachian Mountains. Leashed dogs are welcome on a number of BMTA dog-friendly hikes. See Details
    Dial, GA, US