Dog Friendly Hiking Trails in Mount Gilead, OH

Mt. Gilead State Park, nestled between Columbus and Mansfield, offers a secluded charm with abundant pet-friendly amenities. You can enjoy year-round wonders like wildflowers, wildlife and woodlands. The small lake is ideal for paddling and fishing, while scenic spots like a gazebo and shelters are perfect for events. Explore six multi-use trails for hiking, running and horseback riding in this serene natural setting. Dogs are welcome throughout as long as they're on a leash.

Leashed dogs are welcome on pet-friendly trails that wind through the woods, meadows and wetlands at Gallant Woods Preserve. This 231-acre park in Delaware, OH features picnic tables, restrooms, shelters, and hiking and jogging trails for you and Fido to explore.

Leashed dogs can join their humans on the pet-friendly hiking trails that weave through the grounds of the Ohio Bird Sanctuary, a 90-acre preserve in Mansfield, OH. This sanctuary provides important habitat for wildlife and educates the public on native birds. Please note that dogs are not permitted near the bird enclosures or in the buildings.

Delaware State Park is a dog-friendly recreation area in Ohio that offers a diverse outdoor experience with dense woodlands, meadows and a picturesque reservoir. Nature lovers and their pets can explore hiking trails, birdwatch, fish on the lake, have a scenic picnic, play disc golf, and so much more. Just be sure to keep Fido leashed and cleaned up after during your visit.

The Richland B&O 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 Mansfield! The map below shows a trailhead where you can pick up the Richland B&O 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.