Dog Friendly Hiking Trails in Fontana Dam, NC

The Gatlinburg Trail is one of only two pet-friendly trails in the Great Smoky Mountains near Gatlinburg, TN. The trail extends 1.9 miles one-way from the Sugarlands Visitor Center to the outskirts of the city. Hikers will see beautiful views of the Little Pigeon River and come across foundations and chimneys of several old homesites along the way.

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Oconaluftee River Trail

Cherokee, NC

Oconaluftee River Trail

The Oconaluftee River Trail is a dog-friendly trail in Cherokee, NC, and is one of two walking paths on which visitors can walk dogs and bicycle in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. This pet-friendly trail is a 1.5 mile one-way. It is relatively flat, but does have a few small hills. The trail runs through the forest along side the Oconaluftee River and offers beautiful views of the river. The Oconaluftee River Trail is frequently used by joggers, walkers, and bicyclists.

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Joyce Kilmer Memorial Trail

Robbinsville, NC

Joyce Kilmer Memorial Trail

Your dog can join you on the pet-friendly Joyce Kilmer Memorial Trail in Robbinsville, NC. It's a moderately easy, 2-mile hike in Nantahala National Forest that will take about 1 hour to complete with Fido. This figure eight shaped trail through old-growth forest of eastern hemlocks and tulip poplars is beautiful and offers stream crossings.

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Nantahala Bikeway

Bryson City, NC

Nantahala Bikeway

The Nantahala Bikeway 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 Bryson City! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Nantahala Bikeway. 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.

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Tsali Recreation Area

Robbinsville, NC

Tsali Recreation Area

The Tsali Recreation Area in Robbinsville, NC is pet friendly. It has 4 trails, totaling over 36 miles which are used for mountain biking and horse back riding. The trails alternate between the two, so you can always take your dog on a trail where bikes are not. The trails are easy and well maintained. The area is beautiful and there are frequent creek crossings for your pet to get water. Be mindful of hunting season.

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Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Gatlinburg, TN

Great Smoky Mountains National Park

The Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Gatlinburg, TN offers two trails that are dog friendly. Gatlinburg Trail (a 1.9 mile hike from the Sugarland Visitor Center to the outskirts of Gatlinburg, TN) and the Oconaluftee River Trail (a 1.5 mile hike from the Oconaluftee Visitor Center to the outskirts of Cherokee, NC). Please note that dogs are not permitted on any other trails within the park. Dogs are allowed in the campgrounds, picnic areas, and along roads, but must be kept on a leash at all times. Please clean up after your pet.

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Wayah Bald Tower

Franklin, NC

Wayah Bald Tower

Leashed dogs are welcome at Wayah Bald Tower which offers a great pet-friendly hike in Franklin, NC. that leads to awesome view points of four different states. Along the way, you and your pooch will see the Wilson Lick Ranger Station, built in 1913. Continue another 3 miles to Wayah Bald which gives a gorgeous view of the Appalachian Mountains in Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee.

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Nantahala National Forest

Nantahala, NC

Nantahala National Forest

Nantahala National Forest is a pet-friendly public area in Nantahala, NC. This national forest translates to Land of the Noonday Son in Cherokee. Located near the hip city of Asheville, the forest is full of trails that lead along babbling streams through tall trees. Dogs must be leashed within the forest and all mess should be cleaned up after them to preserve the cleanliness of the area.

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Nantahala River Ferebee Memorial Picnic Area

Bryson City, NC

Nantahala River Ferebee Memorial Picnic Area

Nantahala River Ferebee Memorial Picnic Area is a pet-friendly picnic place located about 2.75 miles downriver from the Nantahala River Launch site in Bryson City, NC. Ferebee Memorial offers picnic area with tables and charcoal grills, and serves as another launch and take out area. Leashed dogs are welcome, as long as they are cleaned up after.

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Maryville-Alcoa Greenway

Maryville, TN

Maryville-Alcoa Greenway

The Maryville-Alcoa Greenway is a multi-use trail that's a great place to walk Fido in Maryville! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Maryville-Alcoa Greenway. 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.

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Falls Branch Trail

Tellico Plains, TN

Falls Branch Trail

The Falls Branch Trail is a pet-friendly hike leading to a 70-foot waterfall in Tellico Plains, TN. Fido is welcome to join you, but please note the trek is steep and rocky toward the end. The trailhead is at the Rattlesnake West pull-off.

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Mynatt Park

Gatlinburg, TN

Mynatt Park

Mynatt Park is a pet-friendly recreation area right outside the bustle of downtown Gatlinburg, TN. You can bring Fido with you for a leisurely stroll along the paved walkways, weaving through grassy lawns, wooded areas, over bridges and along streams. There's also several picnic spots scattered throughout, along with grills, water fountains and restrooms. Please remember to leash and clean up after your pet during your visit.

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