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    Dog Friendly Hiking Trails in Golconda, IL

    There’s 1 dog-friendly hiking trail in Golconda, and 7 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 Golconda.

    Pet Friendly Dixon Springs State Park

    Dixon Springs State Park

    Golconda, IL
    Dixon Springs State Park Leashed dogs are welcome at Dixon Springs State Park, a pet-friendly park in Golconda, IL. This 786-acre park is home to stunning cliffs and large boulders. You and Fido can explore the 1.7-mile nature trail and the 1-mile trail through Ghost Dance Canyon. See Details
    Pet Friendly Shawnee National Forest

    Shawnee National Forest

    Junction, IL
    Shawnee National Forest The dog-friendly Shawnee National Forest covers more than 270,000 acres in parts of ten counties in southern Illinois. The National Forest Service and Illinois Department of Natural Resources maintain dozens of natural areas for recreational use and several wilderness areas. From the 90 foot Pomona Natural Bridge to the remains of a Mississippian Native American village at Millstone Bluff, there are hundreds of miles of hiking trails to choose from. Trails range in length from the 150+ mile River to River Trail that runs between Battery Rock on the Ohio River and Devil's Backbone on the Mississippi River, to the easy one-fourth mile Observation Trail at Garden of the Gods. Dogs must be leashed at all times. See Details

    Rim Rock National Recreation Trail

    Junction, IL
    Rim Rock National Recreation Trail Rim Rock National Recreation Trail is a wonderful trail for a hike with your pup in Junction, IL. This popular dog-friendly trail winds through massive rock formations around the rim of a rock escarpment. You'll enjoy the beautiful views while your pup enjoys the exercise. Just keep Fido leashed on the trail. See Details

    Garden of the Gods Recreation Area

    Herod, IL
    Garden of the Gods Recreation Area Dog-friendly Garden of the Gods Recreation Area in Herod, IL, features 320-million-years old formations that are made of sandstone. Pets must be on leash while visiting any area in the Shawnee National Forest. The Observation Trail is a .25 mile long interpretive trail that allows you to encounter many unique rock formations, as well as the beautiful view of the Shawnee Hills. If you plan on spending more time in the area, there is great access to the River-to-River Trail from the Garden of the Gods Recreation Area. See Details

    Burden Falls Trailhead

    Stonefort, IL
    Burden Falls Trailhead Leashed pups are allowed at Burden Falls, a dog-friendly waterfall hike in Stonefort, IL. Located within Shawnee National Forest, this trail can be challenging, but the wonderfall waterfall views at the end are worth it. See Details

    Fort Massac State Park

    Metropolis, IL
    Fort Massac State Park Leashed dogs are allowed at Fort Massac State Park, a pet-friendly recreation space in Metropolis, IL. You and Fido can explore the 1,500-acres of wooded land at this park that offers excellent opportunities for picnics, camping, hiking, fishing and boating. There is a one mile loop trail through grassy woods or the 2.5-mile Hickory Nut Ridge Trail, the most picturesque hike in the park that runs alongside the Ohio River. See Details

    Tunnel Hill State Trail

    New Burnside, IL
    Tunnel Hill State Trail The Tunnel Hill State 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 New Burnside! The map below shows a trailhead where you can pick up the Tunnel Hill State 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

    Tunnel Hill State Trail

    Stonefort, IL
    Tunnel Hill State Trail The Tunnel Hill State 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 Stonefort! The map below shows a trailhead where you can pick up the Tunnel Hill State 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
    Golconda, IL, US