Dog Friendly Hiking Trails in Middlebrook, VA

There are 4 dog-friendly hiking trails within 20 miles of Middlebrook. 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 Middlebrook.

Augusta Springs Wet Lands

Augusta Springs, VA

Augusta Springs Wet Lands This dog-friendly trail meanders through wetland habitats surrounded by hardwood forest interspersed with pines. Two large ponds are home to nesting wood duck and are patrolled by resident green and great blue herons. Nesting species include common yellowthroat, red-winged blackbird, blue-gray gnatcatcher, cedar waxwing, American goldfinch, and occasionally, blue-winged warbler. In migration, look for migrants such as wood thrush and scarlet tanager. Dogs must be leashed. See Details

Crabtree Falls

Montebello, VA

Crabtree Falls Bring Fido to the pet-friendly and majestic Crabtree Falls, which is the highest vertical-drop cascading waterfall east of the Mississippi River, and is located in Montebello, VA. This waterfall features a series of five major cascades and a number of smaller ones that fall a total distance of 1,200 feet. The first overlook is just a few hundred feet from the upper parking lot along a gentle, paved trail, making it an excellent stopover for travelers of all ages and abilities. The more adventuresome hiker may continue along the 2.5-mile Crabtree Falls Trail to four other overlooks offering spectacular views of the falls and the Tye River Valley. Leashed dogs are welcome. See Details

Chessie Nature Trail

Lexington, VA

Chessie Nature Trail The Chessie Nature 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 Lexington! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Chessie Nature Trail. Rails-to-Trails Conservancy has generously provided map data for this trail to Bring Fido for informational purposes only. See Details

Montgomery Hall Park

Staunton, VA

Montgomery Hall Park Leashed dogs are welcome at this community park with woodland trails. See Details