Dog Friendly Hiking Trails in Jacksonville, FL

There are 8 dog-friendly hiking trails in Jacksonville. 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 Jacksonville.

Pet Friendly Jacksonville Arboretum & Gardens
Jacksonville Arboretum & Gardens Jacksonville Arboretum & Gardens in Jacksonville, FL, is pet friendly. This 120-acre urban woodland is full of trails for you to explore and enjoy with your pooch. In addition, over 3 miles of rustic hiking trails wind quietly through a series of distinct ecological habitats. Chill out on one of the benches around the park, have a picnic and enjoy a day outside with your pup. See Details
Pet Friendly Walter Jones Historic Park
Walter Jones Historic Park Walter Jones Historic Park is a pet-friendly park in Jacksonville, FL. See historic buildings on the St. John’s River with your pooch and take a stroll along the boardwalk. See Details
Pumpkin Hill Creek Preserve State Park Dogs are allowed at Pumpkin Hill Creek Preserve State Park in Jacksonville, FL. The area is known for offering Longleaf Pine ecosystems of sandhill and scrubby flatwoods, basin swamps, and salt marsh creeks. Fido can join you on the pet-friendly hiking trails, picnic areas, paved park roads, parking lots, and multi-use trails. Dogs are not allowed along the shoreline. See Details
Big Talbot Island State Park Big Talbot Island State Park is a pet-friendly island off the northeast coast of Jacksonville, FL. There's a huge variety of scenery to take in on the island and the best way to do this is on one of the many trails. You can also relax at one of the picnic areas on the island. Dogs are not allowed on the beaches. See Details
Little Talbot Island State Park Dogs are welcome at Little Talbot Island State Park in Jacksonville, FL, one of Florida's last remaining undeveloped barrier islands. You can bring Fido with you to enjoy the pet-friendly nature trails, hiking trails, paved roads, parking lots, campground, pavilions and picnic areas. One of the most popular trails is the Dune Ridge Trail Loop, winding four miles through dunes and marshes. Unfortunately, dogs are not permitted on beaches or in the waters around the island. This rule is to protect the wildlife in the area. See Details
Jacksonville-Baldwin Rail Trail The Jacksonville-Baldwin Rail 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 Jacksonville! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Jacksonville-Baldwin Rail 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
Losco Regional Park Losco Regional Park is a pet-friendly park in Jacksonville, FL. This city green space is dotted with picnic tables & grills, so you can hang out with your pooch and enjoy a BBQ together. Leashed dogs are welcome to explore the large unpaved trail alongside their owners. See Details
Yellow Bluff Fort Historic State Park Dogs are welcome to join their owners at Yellow Bluff Fort Historic State Park in Jacksonville, FL. Previously an access route to East Florida during the civil war, the pet-friendly park now houses the remnants of the era, including an old encampment that you and Fido can picnic at together. The hiking trails, pavilions, paved park roads, parking lots and multi-use trails are all dog-friendly, as long as you keep Fido on a leash under six feet. See Details
Black Creek Trail The Black Creek Trail is a multi-use trail that's a great place to walk Fido in Green Cove Springs! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Black Creek 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
Dutton Island Preserve Dutton Island Preserve in Atlantic Beach, FL is dog friendly. The city's largest park welcomes leashed pets to join you on the 1.4 mile nature trail which offers beautiful waterway views. There are picnic benches dotted along the trail, but no restrooms at Dutton Island Preserve. See Details
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