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    Dog Friendly Hiking Trails in La Plata, MD

    There’s 1 dog-friendly hiking trail in La Plata, and 34 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 La Plata.

    Pet Friendly Doncaster Demonstration Forest

    Doncaster Demonstration Forest

    La Plata, MD
    Doncaster Demonstration Forest The Doncaster Demonstration Forest (DSF) in La Plata, MD, is pet friendly. Owners and their furry friends are invited to explore the 1,450-acre forestland, which features an array of hiking trails. During your visit, dogs must be leashed, and owners must clean up after their pets. See Details
    Pet Friendly Jones Point Park

    Jones Point Park

    Alexandria, VA
    Jones Point Park Jones Point Park is a pet-friendly recreational spot in Alexandria, VA, located on the Potomac River. Your leashed pup is welcome to tag along as you explore one of the historical places in town that features the last remaining lighthouse in Virginia. Restrooms, water fountains and a dog drinking bowl can be found underneath the park's bridge. See Details

    Leesylvania State Park

    Woodbridge, VA
    Leesylvania State Park Leesylvania State Park is a pet-friendly recreation area in Woodbridge, VA. The 556-acre park is nestled along the shore of Potomac River where Native Americans lived for thousands of years. Bring Fido out and spend the day on the trails or cool off in the water. There are also areas for picnicking, fishing and boating. Dogs must be leashed at the park. See Details

    Mason Neck State Park

    Lorton, VA
    Mason Neck State Park Mason Neck State Park features wooded trails and bay views in Lorton, VA. This pet-friendly recreation area features three miles of paved multi-use trails, a large picnic area, a playground and a car-top canoe launch. Pets are invited to enjoy the trails with you, but they must remain on a leash and be cleaned up after during their visit. See Details

    Lake Accotink Trail

    Springfield, VA
    Lake Accotink Trail Lake Accotink Trail in Springfield, VA is pet friendly. The trail on the north side of the lake, as well as the paved trail downstream from the lake, are part of the Gerry Connolly Cross County Trail which traverses Fairfax County. To protect the forest habitat, users should stay on established trails and avoid creating new ones. Dogs must be leashed and all mess cleaned up after them. See Details

    Lake Accotink Park

    Springfield, VA
    Lake Accotink Park Lake Accotink Park is a pet-friendly public recreation area in Springfield, VA. The 493-acre park includes a 4-mile paved walking trail, a 55-acre lake for water sports, and lots of green space for picnics or relaxing by the lake. Dogs must be leashed and cleaned up after. See Details

    Belle Haven Park

    Alexandria, VA
    Belle Haven Park Belle Haven Park in Alexandria, VA is dog friendly! The large park sits along the quaint Belle Haven Marina and welcomes leashed dogs. Ample parking and picnic tables are available. Dog owners must clean up after their pet. See Details

    River Farm

    Alexandria, VA
    River Farm River Farm is a pet-friendly 25-acre historic site along the Potomac River in Alexandria, VA. Bring Fido along while you explore the beautiful pathways, gardens, woodlands and meadow surrounding the old home. It's a great spot for a leisurely stroll or afternoon picnic. Dogs are welcome on a leash. See Details

    Occoquan Regional Park

    Lorton, VA
    Occoquan Regional Park Occoquan Regional Park is a dog-friendly destination in Lorton, VA. This 350-acre park features nature trails, an overlook, pavilions and grills. Your leashed pup is welcome to enjoy a picnic or a hike with you on the trails. See Details

    Chaptico Park

    Mechanicsville, MD
    Chaptico Park Chaptico Park is a pet-friendly destination in Mechanicsville, MD. There are picnic tables, a playground, nine soccer and lacrosse fields with practice areas, restrooms and a concession area. It's also home to trails for you to explore with your pooch by your side. Leashed dogs are welcome, as long as they are cleaned up after. See Details

    Dahlgren Railroad Heritage Trail

    King George, VA
    Dahlgren Railroad Heritage Trail The Dahlgren Railroad Heritage 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 King George! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Dahlgren Railroad Heritage 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

    Caledon State Park

    King George, VA
    Caledon State Park Caledon State Park is a pet-friendly recreation area in King George, VA. Bring Fido while you discover trails, including Boyd's Hole Trail, which leads to the Potomac River. Along with hiking, there are four picnic areas, a pavilion, and restrooms. Please note that there's a parking fee. See Details

    Smallwood State Park

    Marbury, MD
    Smallwood State Park Dogs are welcome at Smallwood State Park in Marbury, MD. Once the home of General William Smallwood, a hero in the revolutionary war, the house on the property has been restored to its former glory of 1785. Pets are not permitted inside park buildings, but leashed pups can join you on the dog-friendly trails around the day-use sections of the park and in the campgrounds. Please remember to clean up after your pets. See Details

    Newtowne Neck State Park

    Leonardtown, MD
    Newtowne Neck State Park Dogs are welcome at Newtowne Neck State Park on the banks of Breton Bay, St. Clements Bay and the Potomac River in Leonardtown, MD. This constantly changing and evolving park on a 794-acre peninsula is popular among wildlife lovers due to the diverse habitat it provides. You can explore the natural environment while hiking through the relatively undeveloped park with Fido. Dog owners are reminded to bring a leash for their pup and to clean up any mess they make. See Details

    Cedarville State Forest

    Brandywine, MD
    Cedarville State Forest Dogs are welcome to join their owners at Cedarville State Forest, previously the winter camping ground of the Piscataway Indian Tribe, in Brandywine, MD. The headwaters of the Zekiah Swamp are located in the park, and there are a number of surrounding fields and over 19 miles of trails that can be explored by dogs and their owners. Remember to keep Fido on a leash under six feet for the duration of your stay. Dogs are allowed in all the day use areas and can even camp in the campground with their owners too. See Details

    Pohick Bay Regional Park

    Lorton, VA
    Pohick Bay Regional Park Pohick Bay Regional Park is a dog-friendly recreation area on 1,000 acres in Lorton, VA, where you and Fido can spend a day on the bay. Enjoy canoe, paddleboard and kayak rentals, or bring your own boat to the public boat launch ramp. Other amenities include hiking trails and picnic shelters. See Details

    River Mill Park

    Occoquan, VA
    River Mill Park River Mill Park welcomes leashed dogs on the looped pathway that runs along the Occoquan River in Occoquan, VA. This pet-friendly, one-acre park is a great spot to enjoy a walk with Fido or an afternoon picnic. Amenities include a public restroom, event pavilion, open space and paved walking trail. See Details

    Indian Head Rail Trail

    Indian Head, MD
    Indian Head Rail Trail The Indian Head 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 Indian Head! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Indian Head 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

    Meadowood Special Recreation Management Area

    Lorton, VA
    Meadowood Special Recreation Management Area Located in Lorton, VA, just 18 miles southwest of Washington, D.C., Meadowood Special Recreation Management Area is an 800-acre mosaic of gently sloping open meadows, mature hardwood forests, freshwater ponds, creeks, streams and riparian wetlands. Fido is welcome to explore 13.4 miles of dog-friendly trails, diverse habitat and wildlife with you. See Details

    Henson Creek Trail

    Temple Hills, MD
    Henson Creek Trail The Henson Creek Trail is a multi-use trail that's a great place to walk Fido in Temple Hills! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Henson 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
    La Plata, MD, US