Dog Friendly Hiking Trails in Leesburg, FL

There are 2 dog-friendly hiking trails in Leesburg, 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 Leesburg.

Venetian Gardens Park

Leesburg, FL

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

Ski Beach Boat Ramp

Leesburg, FL

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

Lake Griffin State Park

Fruitland Park, FL

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

Green Mountain Scenic Overlook & Trailhead

Minneola, FL

Green Mountain Scenic Overlook & Trailhead Green Mountain Scenic Overlook and Trailhead is pet-friendly. This small county park is located a short distance west of Lake Apopka and offers the highest elevations in Central Florida, provding a sweeping panorama of the lake and Florida’s longest set of trail switchbacks. The trail can be accessed every day of the week from 7am to 8pm. See Details

Waterfront Park

Clermont, FL

Waterfront Park Leashed dogs are welcome at Waterfront Park in Clermont, FL, where you and Fido can walk along the paved, pet-friendly trail along beautiful Lake Minneola. There are picnic tables, pavilions and a fishing pier as well. Pet waste bags are available along the trail, and please note that dogs are not permitted on the beach. See Details

South Lake and Lake Minneola Scenic Trail

Clermont, FL

South Lake and Lake Minneola Scenic Trail South Lake and Lake Minneola Scenic 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 Clermont! The map below shows a trailhead where you can pick up the South Lake and Lake Minneola Scenic 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

Palm Island Park

Mount Dora, FL

Palm Island Park Leashed dogs are welcome at Palm Island Park, an 8-acre natural preserve on Lake Dora in Mount Dora, FL. Explore the pet-friendly trails, winding boardwalk, and relax at the benches and picnic tables. Please be aware that bold alligators are known to frequent the area. See Details

Lake Okahumpka Park

Wildwood, FL

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

Tavares Ecological Park

Tavares, FL

Tavares Ecological Park Leashed dogs are welcome at Tavares Ecological Park in Tavares, FL. Walk along the pet-friendly pathway through diverse habitats as you look out for wildlife. See Details