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    Dog Friendly Hiking Trails in Gainesville, VA

    There are 15 dog-friendly hiking trails within 20 miles of Gainesville. 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 Conway-Robinson Memorial State Forest

    Conway-Robinson Memorial State Forest

    Gainesville, VA
    Conway-Robinson Memorial State Forest Fido is welcome to join you at the pet-friendly Conway-Robinson Memorial State Forest in Gainesville, VA. Enjoy hiking the 5.1 miles of forest trails or have lunch at a picnic shelter with your furry friend. Please note that dogs must be on a leash no longer than six feet. See Details
    Pet Friendly Ellanor C. Lawrence Park

    Ellanor C. Lawrence Park

    Centerville, VA
    Ellanor C. Lawrence Park Ellanor C. Lawrence Park is a dog-friendly, 650-acre park in Centerville, VA. The park has approximately four miles of trails for hiking, bird watching, jogging and walking in upland and bottomland forest and along meadows, one trail of which forms a loop around a large pond. Trail maps are available at the Walney Visitor Center. Please note that dogs are not permitted inside buildings. See Details

    Blooms Park

    Manassas Park, VA
    Blooms Park Leashed dogs are welcome at Blooms Park in Manassas Park, VA. This pet-friendly park offers 4.25 miles of challenging trails to enjoy while connecting with nature. A variety of wildlife call the park home, so please remain alert, stay on the trails and keep dogs leashed at all times. See Details

    Cub Run Stream Valley Park

    Centreville, VA
    Cub Run Stream Valley Park Cub Run Stream Valley Park is an 800-acre wooded flood plain offering pet-friendly trails that are mostly paved. Located in Centreville, VA, leashed dogs can enjoy approximately five miles of trails with you and take a dip in the creek that runs through this quiet, peaceful park. See Details

    Manassas National Battlefield Park

    Manassas, VA
    Manassas National Battlefield Park Dog-friendly Manassas National Battlefield Park, located north of Manassas, VA preserves the site of two major American Civil War battles. The peaceful Virginia countryside bore witness to clashes between the armies of the North (Union) and the South (Confederacy), and it was there that Confederate General Thomas J. Jackson acquired his nickname "Stonewall." Today, the National Battlefield Park provides the opportunity for visitors to explore the historic terrain where men fought and died more than a century ago. Bring Fido for a stroll on the historic grounds, which features historical structures, markers and statues. See Details

    Prince William Forest National Park

    Triangle, VA
    Prince William Forest National Park Prince William Forest National Park is a pet-friendly recreation area in Triangle, VA. This 15,000-acre national park features an abundance of hiking and walking trails that welcome leashed dogs. Additional amenities include picnic areas, charcoal grills, and campsites for overnight stays. See Details

    Fountainhead Regional Park

    Fairfax Station, VA
    Fountainhead Regional Park Discover pet-friendly Fountainhead Regional Park with Fido in Fairfax Station, VA. Whether you’re a cyclist, kayaker or hiker, enjoy 2,000 acres of rugged adventures with your pup in tow. There are shared-use hiking and equestrian trails and trailhead access to the 19.7-mile Bull Run Occoquan Trail. Leashed dogs are welcome on the trails. See Details

    Warrenton Branch Greenway

    Warrenton, VA
    Warrenton Branch Greenway The Warrenton Branch Greenway 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 Warrenton! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Warrenton Branch 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. See Details

    Lake Fairfax Park

    Reston, VA
    Lake Fairfax Park Lake Fairfax Park welcomes leashed dogs in campgrounds and on trails unless otherwise marked. This pet-friendly park on 476 acres in Reston, VA features several hiking and biking trails, an 18-acre lake, athletic fields, a skate park, a marina, and a campground. See Details

    Bull Run Regional Park

    Centreville, VA
    Bull Run Regional Park Bull Run Regional Park is a pet-friendly recreation area in Centreville, VA. Spanning 1,500 acres, this park contains lots of trails for you to explore with your pooch. Stop along the way for a picnic with a view, and check out the wildflowers on the Bluebell Trail. Dogs are welcome, as long as all mess is cleaned up after them and they remain on a leash. See Details

    Bull Run Occoquan Trail

    Fairfax Station, VA
    Bull Run Occoquan Trail Bull Run Occoquan Trail is a dog-friendly trail in Fairfax Station, VA, perfect for hikers. NOVA Park’s longest natural surface trail takes visitors through more than 5,000 acres of scenic woodlands. Sites along the trail include various battle points and land features. Parking is available near the trailhead. Please ensure Fido is leashed. See Details

    Lake Ridge Park and Marina

    Lake Ridge, VA
    Lake Ridge Park and Marina Lake Ridge Park and Marina is a pet-friendly spot in Lake Ridge, VA. Spend the afternoon with Fido on the wooded walking trails, grilling out at the pavilion, on a boat or paddleboard. Well-behaved and leashed dogs welcome. See Details

    Bluebell Trail

    Centreville, VA
    Bluebell Trail Bluebell Trail is a pet-friendly hiking path in Centreville, VA. This one-and-a-half-mile loop explores the forest around Bull Run. The best time to visit this trail is mid-April, when you can witness 25 different varieties of wildflowers and, of course, many bluebells. Leashed dogs are welcome, as long as they are cleaned up after. See Details

    Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park

    Poolesville, MD
    Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park The Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park is a multi-use trail preserved from a historic canal towpath that's a great place to walk Fido in Poolesville! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park. 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

    Whitney State Forest

    Warrenton, VA
    Whitney State Forest Fido is welcome to join you at the pet-friendly Whitney State Forest in Warrenton, VA. This area features seven miles of hiking trails for you to enjoy with your pup. Please note that dogs must be on a leash no longer than six feet. This area is closed seasonally for hunting. See Details
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