Dog Friendly Hiking Trails in Minnesott Beach, NC

Bring Fido on the dog-friendly Neuse River Loop Trail in Havelock, NC. This easy 1.75-mile hike is located within the Croatan National Forest and will take about 1 hour to complete with Fido. This trail offers a nice walk and is convenient to anyone camping in one of the 42 sites at Neuse River Recreation Area (also known as Flanner Beach). Please note that dogs must be on a leash 6 to 10 feet long.

You can bring Fido along while you explore Croatan National Forest, the state's only coastal forest, located in Havelock, NC. Spanning 160,000 acres and bounded by waterways, it offers diverse ecosystems like pine forests, estuaries and swamps. Hiking, fishing, picnicking and camping are some of the many recreational activities available to humans and their dogs, but be mindful that pets must be leashed and cleaned up after during their visit.