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    Dog Friendly Hiking Trails in Morganton, GA

    There’s 1 dog-friendly hiking trail in Morganton, and 6 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 Morganton.

    Pet Friendly Chimp Trails at Project Chimps

    Chimp Trails at Project Chimps

    Morganton, GA
    Chimp Trails at Project Chimps Leashed dogs are permitted on four pet-friendly "Chimp Trails" at Project Chimps, an attraction in Morganton, GA. The main trail parking is just past the green mailbox #2031 on the right, from there you can take the Blue Trail to the trailhead. The four trails (Blue Trail, Nature Trail, Yellow Trail and White Trail) are accessible from dawn until dusk and are a great place to view wildlife or hear the sounds of nearby chimps within the sanctuary. A $2 donation is requested per hiker. See Details
    Pet Friendly Murphy River Walk

    Murphy River Walk

    Murphy, NC
    Murphy River Walk Murphy River Walk is a 3.4 mile moderately trafficked dog-friendly trail located near downtown Murphy, NC. It features a walk along two rivers and their convergence point. It is a good trail for all skill levels. The trail offers a number of interesting overlook spots and signage. Dogs are able to use this trail so long as they remain on-leash and are cleaned up after. See Details

    Preacher's Rock

    Dahlonega, GA
    Preacher's Rock Preacher's Rock is a pet-friendly hike in Suches, GA. As you walk the trail, you’ll be treated to incredible views for miles across tree-covered peaks and valleys. The biggest payoff is at Preachers Rock, which offers views to Big Cedar Mountain and beyond. During spring and summer, wildflowers line the pathway to add a bit of color to the pathway. This beautiful hike is also one of the easier stretches of the A.T. in the Peach State at just 2 miles roundtrip and takes 1-2 hours to complete. Leashed dogs are welcome. See Details

    John C. Campbell Folk School Nature Trails

    Brasstown, NC
    John C. Campbell Folk School Nature Trails John C. Campbell Folk School Nature Trails is a dog-friendly folk school and trail in Brasstown, NC. If you follow the map to the Rivercane Walk, you will find interesting bridges and placards with information on Cherokee indigenous people and history, fire circle and clan totems. Please note that while dogs are allowed on the trails, they are not allowed inside any of the buildings. See Details

    Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest

    Suches, GA
    Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest The Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest is a dog-friendly outdoor space in Suches, GA. This forest spans nearly 867,000 acres across 26 counties and features thousands of miles of clear streams and rivers, 850 miles of trails, dozens of campgrounds, picnic areas and spaces rich in natural scenery, history and culture. Hikers bringing their dogs on the trails must keep them under verbal or physical restraint at all times and be sure to use a leash in crowded areas. Pet guardians should be aware that they may run across horseback riders, mountain bikers and four-wheelers on the trails. When in the campgrounds, dogs must be on a leash or tethered in a shady spot and given lots of attention to minimize barking. Visitors are advised to check the Forest's website and social media before planning their outing for wildlife warnings and other notices which may require dogs to be leashed at all times for safety. See Details

    Blood Mountain

    Blairsville, GA
    Blood Mountain Leashed dogs are welcome on Blood Mountain Loop, a pet-friendly trail in Blairsville, GA. You and Fido can hike on this over 4 mile out and back trail along the Appalachian National Scenic Trail. This trail is rated difficult, but the views at the summit are worth it. You can access the trail from the Byron Reece Trailhead parking area south of Vogel State Park. See Details

    Benton MacKaye Trailhead

    Epworth, GA
    Benton MacKaye Trailhead The Benton MacKaye Trail is an almost 300-mile-long pet-friendly trail that winds through Georgia, Tennessee and North Carolina. Along the way, hikers on the BMT can explore varied trails that feature ridgeline views, mountain stream crossings, abundant wildflowers and more in the Southern Appalachian Mountains. Leashed dogs are welcome on a number of BMTA dog-friendly hikes. See Details
    Morganton, GA, US