Dog Friendly Hiking Trails in Mechanicsville, VA

There are 5 dog friendly hiking trails within 20 miles of Mechanicsville. 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 Mechanicsville.

Pocahontas State Park

Chesterfield, VA

Pocahontas State Park Leashed dogs are welcome at pet-friendly Pocahontas State Park in Chesterfield, VA. Virginia's largest state park offers miles of beautiful wooded trails to explore. Pups are even allowed in the stores and on-site museum. See Details

Chester Linear Park

Chester, VA

Chester Linear Park The Chester Linear Park 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 Chester! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Chester Linear Park. 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

Ashland Trolley Line

Ashland, VA

Ashland Trolley Line The Ashland Trolley Line 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 Ashland! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Ashland Trolley Line. 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

Bryan Park

Richmond, VA

Bryan Park Joseph Bryan Park, also known as Bryan Park, is a pet-friendly public park in the city of Richmond. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the park is a memorial to Joseph Bryan, the founder and publisher of the Richmond Times-Dispatch newspaper. Leashed dogs are welcome on the trails within the park. Joseph Bryan Park is open every day of the week from sunrise to sunset. See Details

Buttermilk Trail

Richmond, VA

Buttermilk Trail Buttermilk Trail is a 2.5 mile dog-friendly route which parallels the south side of the James River in Richmond, VA. The trail was aptly named after milkman would store buttermilk in a cool well while delivering milk to our doorsteps. The well in question is still located on the side of the trail. One of the most beloved trails in the Richmond area, take Fido along this narrow, curvy path dotted with small rocks and an abundance of wildflowers. Buttermilk Trail can be accessed by following directions to 42nd Street Entrance or through the Reedy Creek Trail parking lot. The trail is popular with walkers and cyclists so please keep dogs leashed. See Details