Dog Friendly Hiking Trails in Fuquay-Varina, NC

There are 19 dog-friendly hiking trails within 20 miles of Fuquay-Varina. 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 Fuquay-Varina.

Pet Friendly Harris Lake County Park
Harris Lake County Park Fido is welcome to join you at Harris Lake County Park, a 680-acre park located in Holly Springs, NC. There are hiking trails, picnic areas, restrooms and picnic shelters. Dogs are welcome as long as they are restrained by a leash no longer than 6 feet. Please clean up after your pets! See Details
Pet Friendly North Carolina Museum of Art
North Carolina Museum of Art North Carolina Museum of Art in Raleigh, NC, is pet friendly! There are 2.2 miles of trails that weave around the hilly park. Along the way, you and your leashed pup will come across a number of interesting sculptures. In addition, there are several doggie waste stations and water fountains along the trails. See Details
Jordan Lake State Recreation Area Jordan Lake State Recreation Area in Apex, NC, offers 14 miles of dog-friendly trails, over 1,000 campsites, fishing, and boat launches at every access point. Fido must be kept on a leash no longer than 6' and is not permitted on swim beaches or inside buildings. Please visit their website for updated fees on vehicles. See Details
Raven Rock State Park Raven Rock State Park is a dog-friendly recreation area in Lillington, NC. The park has five trails ranging from easy half-mile loops to longer five-mile loops. Hikers may encounter steep terrain, mountain laurel, rhododendron thickets and tumbling creeks. Please keep dogs on a leash at all times. Note that there is often a line to enter the park on weekends, requiring a wait time. See Details
Swift Creek Bluffs Nature Preserve Swift Creek Bluffs Nature Preserve is pet friendly. Hop on these awesome trails that weave through the woods in Raleigh, NC, which are great for dogs. There are water and beach spots to get into the creek and uphill natural stairs for hiking. Canine companions will enjoy the section that pops out into the Lochmere golf course. See Details
Bass Lake Park Enjoy a day of outdoor activities at Bass Lake Park, a dog-friendly recreational area in Holly Springs, NC. Bass Lake Park offers opportunities for biking, hiking, fishing, boating and picnicking. You and Fido can stroll along the mulched walking trail and observe the plethora of native plant life and wildlife. Dogs must be leashed at the park. See Details
Hemlock Bluffs Nature Preserve Bring your pup to explore the Hemlock Bluffs Nature Preserve in Cary, NC. This pet-friendly recreation area is home to approximately three miles of nature trails, scenic overlooks and wildlife-watching opportunities. Ensure Fido remains leashed during the entire duration of his visit. See Details
Apex Community Park Dogs will find plenty to sniff and explore at the extensive Apex Community Park. Fido can join his humans at this recreation area with sports fields, courts, picnic areas, a fishing dock, a lake, and over three miles of developed nature and fitness trails. This Apex, NC, 50+ acre park asks that Fido remain leashed during his visit. See Details
Fred G. Bond Metro Park Fred G. Bond Metro Park is a beautiful 310-acre dog-friendly recreation area in Cary, NC. This park is an oasis amid the city that includes trails, a lake and a boathouse. Pets are very welcome and even have their own drinking fountain to keep cool while exploring. See Details
Company Mill Trail Company Mill Loop is a moderately difficult 5.8-mile pet-friendly hike in William B. Umstead State Park in Cary, NC. With Fido, this hike will take about three hours to complete. This loop path begins at the same trailhead as the Inspiration Trail. Enjoy the serenity of this horse and bike-free course as you wind through woods and cross over creeks with your leashed dog. See Details
Inspiration Trail Inspiration Trail is an easy 0.4-mile hike in the William B. Umstead State Park in Raleigh, NC. This pet-friendly path will take about 20 minutes to complete with Fido. This lovely little trail is excellent if you are in a hurry or if your pup doesn't do well on longer hikes. You won't have to worry about bicycles or horses since this trail is limited to foot traffic. Please note that dogs must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet. See Details
Dunn-Erwin Rail-Trail The Dunn-Erwin Rail-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 Erwin! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Dunn-Erwin Rail-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
Dunn-Erwin Rail-Trail The Dunn-Erwin Rail-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 Dunn! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Dunn-Erwin Rail-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
Reedy Creek Trail Reedy Creek Trail is pet-friendly. This trail follows Reedy Creek Rd from Umstead State Park to Blue Ridge Rd and continues on through the grounds of the North Carolina Museum of Art and Meredith College Campus, where you may spot an unusual growth of dogwood trees in bloom. Leashed dogs are welcome to join you on a stroll along this pathway through Raleigh. Dog owners are reminded to clean up any mess that is left behind. See Details
Lake Johnson Park Fido is welcome to join you at Lake Johnson Park, a pet-friendly park in Raleigh, NC. Leashed pets can walk with you on the paved paths and natural trails. The park also has restrooms for your convenience. Please clean up after your pets. See Details
Bass Lake Outfall Greenway Grab Fido's leash and head out for a stroll along Bass Lake Outfall Greenway, a dog-friendly trail located in Holly Springs, NC. The greenway trail connects Bass Lake Park and Womble Park. The paved trail is a popular spot for jogging, biking and dog walking. Please leash and clean up after your pets on the path. See Details
Hunter Street Park Hunter Street Park is a dog-friendly recreation area in Apex, NC. This 12-acre community park features an off-leash dog park, softball and baseball fields, batting cages, a multipurpose turf field, a skate park, a playground and much more. Fido must remain leashed while strolling on the walking paths with his owners until he enters the designated off-leash space. See Details
Historic Oak View County Park Historic Oak View County Park, also known as the Williams-Wyatt-Poole Farm, is a pet-friendly 19th-century historic farmstead and national historic district in Raleigh, NC, that will give you a taste of life in the region in times gone by. Leashed dogs are welcome on paved trails and outdoor areas on this park. See Details
American Tobacco Trail The American Tobacco 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 Apex! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the American Tobacco 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
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