Dog Friendly Hiking Trails in Gainesville, FL

There are 3 dog-friendly hiking trails in Gainesville, and 5 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 Gainesville.

Pet Friendly Gainesville-Hawthorne State Trail
Gainesville-Hawthorne State Trail The dog-friendly Gainesville-Hawthorne State Trail in Florida welcomes Fido on a leash under six feet long. A number of observation spots on the trail offer views of the prairie, home to bison, wild horses, and numerous alligators. See Details
Pet Friendly Loblolly Woods Nature Park
Loblolly Woods Nature Park Loblolly Woods Nature Park is pet-friendly. This 159-acre forested open space features pet-friendly paths and boardwalks for you to explore with your leashed pooch. Don't forget to bring your binoculars along with you to spot one of the rare birds that lives in the nature park. Loblolly Woods Nature Park is open every day of the week from dawn until dusk. See Details
Forest Park Forest Park is a dog-friendly recreation area in Gainesville, FL. An array of amenities are available to parkgoers, including a dog park, picnic areas, grills, athletic courts and multipurpose fields. Fido must be leashed outside the designated off-leash play areas when visiting the park. See Details
O'Leno State Park Leashed dogs are allowed to join their owners at O'Leno State Park in High Springs, FL. You and Fido can enjoy the park’s picnic area that overlooks the Santa Fe River or hike one of the diverse, pet-friendly hiking trails, including the River Trail, the Limestone Trail, and Parener’s Branch. The varied scenery switches between hardwood hammock, limestone outcrop, and pine forest. Unfortunately, pets are not allowed in the youth areas, primitive campsite, group camp, swimming area, or buildings. See Details
Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park Dogs are welcome at Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park in Micanopy, FL. Due to potential conflict with alligators, snakes, and bison, pets are not allowed on some of the trails in the park, but this won't stop you and Fido having an awesome time. You can still wander the Wacahoota Trail, leading to an observation trail; Chacala Trail, a series of loop trails; and a number of other trails. The trails that are not pet-friendly are Cone's Dike Trail, Bolen Bluff Trail, and La Chua Trail. See Details
San Felasco Hammock Preserve State Park Dogs are allowed at San Felasco Hammock Preserve State Park in Alachua, FL, one of the few remaining hardwood forests in the whole state of Florida. The trails at this park are dog-friendly, including three that you can access from the San Felasco hiking trailhead. These are ideal for nature viewing and dog walking. See Details
Dudley Farm Historic State Park Dogs are allowed at the Dudley Farm Historic State Park in Newberry, FL, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. You can bring Fido with you to enjoy the pet-friendly nature trail and picnic areas that are dotted around this farmstead that began operation in the 1850s. Unfortunately, your pooch isn't allowed on the farmstead itself due to the livestock and for the preservation of the old buildings. See Details
Palatka-to-Lake Butler State Trail Dogs are allowed on the Palatka-to-Lake Butler State Trail in Keystone Heights, FL. This multi-use, pet-friendly trail weaves through one of the prettiest areas in Florida, through pine forests and vast open spaces. There are four miles for walking at the Lake Butler Trailhead (Union County), and 19 miles that start at the Twin Lakes Park Trailhead. See Details
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