Dog Friendly Hiking Trails in Epworth, GA

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

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

Benton Falls Trail

Benton, TN

Benton Falls Trail Benton Falls Trail is a dog-friendly hike in Tennessee located within Cherokee National Forest. The falls are a great place to visit with your pup to check out the water cascading over the rocks. You can bring Fido to enjoy the 3-mile path, as long as they are on a leash and all mess is cleaned up after them. 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

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