Dog Friendly Hiking Trails in Garner, NC

There are 25 dog-friendly hiking trails within 20 miles of Garner. 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 Garner.

Shelley Lake Park

Raleigh, NC

Shelley Lake Park Leashed dogs are welcome to join you at the pet-friendly Shelley Lake Park in Raleigh, NC. Enjoy walking the 2 miles of paved trails around the scenic lake. This park also features a playground, fishing and basketball courts. Please clean up after your pets. See Details

Raleigh Municipal Rose Garden

Raleigh, NC

Raleigh Municipal Rose Garden Raleigh Municipal Rose Garden in Raleigh, NC is pet friendly. The gardens boast 60 rose beds featuring a diverse array of hybrid teas, floribundas, grandifloras, miniatures and antique roses. Surrounded by an arboretum of both evergreen and deciduous trees, it offers a picturesque setting for visitors and their pets. Roses are typically in bloom from mid-May thru mid-November. Dogs are welcome to explore as long as they're leashed and cleaned up after. See Details

Clemmons Educational State Forest

Clayton, NC

Clemmons Educational State Forest Clemmons Educational State Forest is a pet-friendly recreation area in Clayton, NC. It offers a distinctive outdoor experience with pine stands, hardwoods, streams, and rock formations, accessible via well-marked trails educational exhibits along the way. Visiting dogs must be on a leash and under direct control at all times. See Details

William B. Umstead State Park

Raleigh, NC

William B. Umstead State Park William B. Umstead State Park, a dog-friendly recreation area near Raleigh, NC, offers a serene escape from urban life with extensive hiking trails, three fishing lakes, and picnic shelters near both entrances. Camping is also available along Crabtree Creek. Pets are welcome on leashes throughout the park but are not allowed inside buildings or cabins. See Details

American Tobacco Trail

Apex, NC

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