Dog Friendly Hiking Trails in Lake Panasoffkee, FL

There are 11 dog-friendly hiking trails within 20 miles of Lake Panasoffkee. 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 Lake Panasoffkee.

Pet Friendly Rainbow Springs State Park
Rainbow Springs State Park Leashed dogs are welcome to enjoy the numerous pet-friendly trails at Rainbow Springs State Park, located on more than 1,470 acres in Dunnellon, FL. Explore 14 miles of hiking trails through varied scenery, including sand pine scrub, pine flatwoods, bayheads, oak hammocks, swamps and 3 man-made waterfalls. Please note that dogs are not allowed to enter the water. See Details
Pet Friendly Lake Griffin State Park
Lake Griffin State Park Leashed dogs are welcome at Lake Griffin State Park, made up of 620-acres of marshland and trees in Fruitland Park, FL. Enjoy the two pet-friendly, sandy hiking trails that meander through roughly two miles of the park's woodland. Canoeing and kayaking are also popular activities at the park. Please keep Fido on a leash that is 6-feet in length or shorter, and be aware the dogs are not permitted in any of the buildings at the park. Trails can be very wet during the rainy summer months. See Details
Venetian Gardens Park Leashed dogs are welcome at Venetian Gardens Park in Leesburg, FL. This 64-acre pet-friendly park has several paved paths to walk your dog as well as a pavilion and benches. See Details
Withlacoochee State Trail The Withlacoochee State Trail runs 46 miles and 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 Brooksville. The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Withlacoochee State Trail. Rails-to-Trails Conservancy has generously provided map data for this trail to Bring Fido for informational purposes only. See Details
Central Ridge District Park Leashed dogs are allowed on the pet-friendly walking trails at Central Ridge District Park in Beverly Hills, FL. You and Fido can explore the paved, mostly shaded path at this popular park. Please clean up after your pup and be aware that dogs are not permitted on the sports fields or in other public spaces at this park See Details
Whispering Pines Park Whispering Pines Park is a 290-acre, dog-friendly park complex located only minutes from downtown Inverness, and nestled among pine and hardwood trees. It's a great place to bring your pooch for a walk on a trail. Don't forget to clean up any mess left behind and to keep pups leashed. There are waste stations throughout the park. See Details
Ski Beach Boat Ramp Leashed dogs are allowed at Ski Beach Boat Ramp in Leesburg, FL. This lakefront location features a pet-friendly walking trail along the water, as well as a small beach area. This area is within the Venetian Gardens, and can be accessed via walking trails. See Details
Johnson Pond Recreational Trailhead Johnson Pond Recreational Trailhead is a dog-friendly hiking area in Dunnellon, FL. Leashed dogs are welcome to join you on the 2.6 mile loop. The trail is sandy and can make for a difficult walk, but hikers are rewarded with views of a tranquil pond. See Details
Fort Cooper State Park Leashed dogs are welcome at Fort Cooper State Park, a pet-friendly state park in Inverness, FL. You and Fido can explore the numerous trails throughout the canopy forests that make up this 700-acre historic area. Pets on a 6-foot or shorter leash are allowed on all hiking trails and at the picnic areas. Please note that dogs are not permitted on the beach or in the lake as it is a sensitive nesting area for endangered species. See Details
Lake Okahumpka Park Lake Okahumpka Park, situated on 130 acres in Wildwood, FL, is a pet-friendly destination where leashed dogs are welcome to enjoy a stroll with you on the 1+ mile paved fitness trail. Other park amenities include four pet stations, picnic pavilions and tables, grills, a playground, restrooms, and a 670-acre lake. See Details
Holden Community Park Leashed dogs are welcome at Holden Community Park, a pet-friendly recreation space in Inverness, FL. You and Fido can explore the walking and jogging trails throughout this 41-acre park, but please stick to the trails only as dogs are not permitted in the fields or other public spaces. Be sure to clean up after your pup during your outing. See Details
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