Dog Friendly Hiking Trails in Hanover, IN

There’s 1 dog-friendly hiking trail in Hanover, and 12 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 Hanover.

Pet Friendly Chelsea Flatwoods Nature Preserve
Chelsea Flatwoods Nature Preserve Chelsea Flatwoods Nature Preserve is a dog-friendly area to take Fido for walk in Hanover, IN. There is no established trail here and the forest is extensive, so a compass is recommended. You'll find rare plants and flowers in these beautiful wetlands. The springtime is the wettest time of year. See Details
Pet Friendly Clifty Falls State Park
Clifty Falls State Park Dogs are welcome at pet-friendly Clifty Falls State Park in Madison, IN. You and Fido will discover Clifty Canyon, offering stunning scenery that can be viewed on one of the hiking trails that weaves around the park. There are ten pet-friendly trails in total, varying from steep to easy and all offering a different adventure. Although the canyon is incredibly beautiful, the main attraction are the falls themselves. Every time you visit the park you'll notice that the falls offer a different view, sometimes the water crashes over and other times it trickles tranquilly. Dogs must remain on a leash under six feet for the duration of their stay and owners are reminded to clean up after their pets. See Details
Charlestown State Park Located in southern Indiana, the dog-friendly Charlestown State Park boasts stunning vistas of the Fourteenmile Creek valley and the Ohio River, featuring rugged hills and deep ravines. Hikers can explore Devonian fossil outcrops and karst sinkhole topography while observing 72 species of birds, including bluebirds, black vultures, and occasional bald eagles. The park offers eight hiking trails, picnic areas with shelters, fishing lakes, a children's playground, and a campground. Please remember to keep your pet on a 6-foot leash and clean up after them. See Details
Silver Creek Township Park Silver Creek Township Park is a pet-friendly community park in Sellersburg, IN. Take Fido on stroll along the tree-lined path or pay a visit to Sellersburg Dog Park situated at the east end of the park. See Details
Heritage Trail of Madison The Heritage Trail of Madison 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 Madison! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Heritage Trail of Madison. 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
Nine Penny Branch State Nature Preserve Nine Penny Branch State Nature Preserve offers a 1-mile, dog-friendly walking trail in Charlestown, IN. A historic stagecoach route runs along the stream corridor. Visitors should note that there is currently no bridge across the shallow stream, so during spring or after heavy rains one may need waterproof boots to cross. See Details
Rose Island Abandoned Theme Park Hike the dog-friendly trail through Rose Island Abandoned Theme Park, located within Charlestown State Park in Charlestown, IN. Visitors can explore the ruins of the park on Trail #7. Helpful signs identify the remains. See Details
Clark State Forest Clark State Forest in Henryville, IN, features dog-friendly hiking trails throughout its 24,000 acres. It's also home to two nature preserves: White Oak and Chestnut Oak/Virginia Pine. Please keep Fido on a leash. See Details
Fourteen Mile Creek Nature Preserve Visit Fourteen Mile Creek Nature Preserve with Fido inside Charlestown State Park in Charlestown, IN. State Park trails 1 through 5 all go through the dog-friendly nature preserve. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash. See Details
Wells Woods Nature Preserve Wells Woods Nature Preserve is a dog-friendly area in Commiskey, IN. While there isn't an established trail here, Fido is welcome to walk around the preserve with you as long as he's leashed. Park along the road. See Details
Guthrie Memorial Woods Nature Preserve Guthrie Memorial Woods Nature Preserve is a dog-friendly area in Dupont, IN. While there isn't an established trail here, Fido is welcome to walk around the preserve with you as long as he's leashed. Park along the road. See Details
Tribbett's Woods Nature Preserve Tribbett's Woods Nature Preserve is a dog-friendly area in Commiskey, IN. While there isn't an established trail here, Fido is welcome to walk around the preserve with you as long as he's leashed. Park along the road. See Details
Crosley Fish and Wildlife Area The pet-friendly Crosley Fish & Wildlife Area in North Vernon, IN, spans 4,288 acres of wooded rolling hills, ponds, and the Muscatatuck River, offering diverse recreational opportunities such as hiking, biking, fishing, foraging and hunting. An off-leash area is also available in Unit E for dogs in training - a map of the designated area is below for reference. See Details
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