Dog Friendly Hiking Trails in Franklin, IN

There are 14 dog-friendly hiking trails within 20 miles of Franklin. 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 Franklin.

Pet Friendly Sodalis Nature Park
Sodalis Nature Park Leashed dogs are welcome at Sodalis Nature Park, a pet-friendly natural space in Plainfield, IN. This scenic park offers nice walking paths around the catch and release pond. You and Fido can also enjoy the lovely picnic areas. See Details
Pet Friendly Glenns Valley Nature Park
Glenns Valley Nature Park Glenns Valley Nature Park is pet-friendly. Originally named Bluff Road Estates, the name was changed when the park became public in 1992. The space has since been converted into a pleasant nature area and is being maintained to encourage the growth of native Indiana plants. Leashed dogs are welcome on the trails, as long as they are well-behaved and all mess is cleaned up after them. Glenns Valley Nature Park is open every day of the week from dawn until dusk. See Details
Tracy Trail The Tracy 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 Greenwood! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Tracy 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
Old Town Waverly Park Leashed dogs are allowed at Old Town Waverly Park, a pet-friendly county park in Martinsville, IN. Located along the White River, this scenic, 55-acre park offers river access, walking paths, shelters, a mural wall, picnic areas and more. See Details
Indianapolis Cultural Trail Leashed dogs are welcome on the pet-friendly Indianapolis Cultural Trail in Indianapolis. The pathway seamlessly connects neighborhoods, cultural districts and entertainment amenities while serving as the downtown hub for central Indiana’s vast greenway system. Remember to clean up after Fido and watch out for bikers that also frequent the trail. See Details
White River Greenway Trail White River Greenway Trail in Martinsville is pet-friendly. Bring your leashed pooch for a nice walk along this paved walking trail adjacent to the White River starting in Old Town Waverly Park. Along the way, pause for a picnic and pay a visit to a sand bar together. Wildlife lovers should keep an eagle eye out for the eagles nesting by the side of the water. The park and trail can be accessed from 8am until 8pm every day of the week. See Details
Trevlac Bluffs Nature Preserve Trevlac Bluffs Nature Preserve is pet-friendly. Named for a 200-foot bluff over Beanblossom Creek, this preserve features a rare stand of native eastern hemlock trees. It also protects over 100 acres of forested wetlands. Leashed dogs are welcome on the two trails. Yellowwood Trail is 2.6 miles roundtrip and Bottomland Trail is a moderate 0.7 mile loop. Trevlac Bluffs Nature Preserve is open every day of the week from dawn until dusk. See Details
Tangeman Woods and Outdoor Lab Tangeman Woods and Outdoor Lab is pet-friendly. Bring your leashed pooch along on this moderate trail that's just over half a mile in length. Along the way, you'll enjoy beautiful mixed hardwood forest with intermittent creeks for your pooch to go for a quick refreshing dip. Tangeman Woods and Outdoor Lab is open every day of the week from dawn until dusk. See Details
Landersdale Trail Landersdale Trail is pet-friendly. Stroll with your leashed dog along this paved trail in Mooresville that's popular among bikers, joggers and most importantly, dog walkers. Dog owners are reminded to clean up any mess that is left behind. Landersdale Trail can be accessed all day, every day of the week. See Details
Wallace F Holladay Nature Preserve You and Fido can spend a day exploring the more than 50 acres that make up Wallace F Holladay Nature Preserve in Indianapolis, IN. The area has a dog-friendly walking path and offers a few water features with a couple of ponds and access to Flynn Creek. The land at Wallace F Holladay Nature Preserve helps protect the endangered Indiana bat. See Details
White River State Park White River State Park is a pet-friendly recreational area in Indianapolis, IN. These 250 acres include trails, greenspaces, waterways, a butterfly sanctuary and views of the downtown skyline. Fido is welcome to join you as you explore the Urban Wilderness Trail as long as he is leashed. See Details
Laura Hare Preserve at Blossom Hollow Take Fido to explore the more than 100 acres that make up Laura Hare Preserve at Blossom Hollow in Trafalgar, IN. The nature preserve features a dog-friendly hiking trail that meanders around densely-wooded areas and even comes across a few streams that lead to Lamb Lake. Dogs must remain on a leash while in the preserve. See Details
Kephart Park Leashed dogs are welcome at Kephart Park in Bargersville, IN. This pet-friendly community park offers walking trails and picnic shelters that you and Fido can enjoy together. See Details
Atterbury Fish & Wildlife Area The pet-friendly Atterbury Fish & Wildlife Area in Edinburgh, IN spans 4,950 acres, offering diverse outdoor recreational opportunities, including hiking, fishing, hunting, foraging, bird and wildlife watching. The scenic natural landscape even offers areas for dogs to run off leash, though they'll need to be registered for wild game hunting. Dogs must be leashed in all other areas - a map is located below for reference. See Details
Mountain Tea State Forest Mountain Tea State Forest is a dog-friendly natural area in Nashville, TN. You can bring Fido with you while you explore the property, which offers off-trail hiking, mushrooming, hunting and wildlife viewing. Please remember to leash and clean up after Fido during your visit. See Details
Jacob Schramm Nature Preserve Take Fido for a walk through nature at Jacob Schramm Nature Preserve in New Palestine, IN. The preserve is set upon 30 acres of dense woods surrounded by flat farmland. The pet-friendly hiking trails will take you through mature trees such as American beech, hickory, elm and more. Dogs must be leashed on the trails. See Details
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