Dog Friendly Hiking Trails in New Plymouth, OH

There are 12 dog-friendly hiking trails within 20 miles of New Plymouth. 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 New Plymouth.

Pet Friendly Hocking Hills State Park
Hocking Hills State Park Dog-friendly Hocking Hills State Park in Logan, OH is a perfect place to spend a day in the great outdoors. The park occupies 2,330 acres and provides a great opportunity to explore miles of trails with Fido. Natural features include towering cliffs, deep gorges, caves, and waterfalls, while man-made features include picnic areas, restrooms, campgrounds, and more. Leashed dogs are welcome to join their humans in most of the areas of the park. See Details
Pet Friendly Ash Cave
Ash Cave The Ash Cave hiking trails are a pet-friendly attraction in South Bloomingville, OH. The terrain is varied, but experienced pooch hikers won’t have much trouble with the relatively short hikes, both only a half mile in length. The low trail is handicap accessible. Ash Cave itself is the largest recess cave east of the Mississippi and flows into a runoff waterfall. See Details
Old Man's Cave Old Man's Cave in Logan, OH, is pet friendly. One of Ohio's most popular natural attractions allows dogs on a leash to explore the natural rock formation. You can wander the trails around the cavern and head inside to check out the cascading waterfalls too. See Details
Cedar Falls Cedar Falls is a dog-friendly attraction at Hocking Hills State Park in Logan, OH. You and your dog can view the wonderful waterfall from a viewing area at the bottom of Democracy Steps, created by Akio Hizume. Dogs are welcome, as long as they are on a leash and all mess is cleaned up after them. See Details
Lake Hope State Park Lake Hope State Park is a pet-friendly area located in southeastern Ohio in the town of McArthur. This 2,983-acre recreation area is a natural paradise, and the scenery offers many opportunities for photographers, hikers and historians to enjoy. The Hope Furnace Trail is the longest walking path in the park, just over three miles long. See Details
Lake Alma State Park Wellston, OH, is home to the pet-friendly 292-acre Lake Alma State Park. Leashed dogs can visit this recreation space with their owners. Visitors will find many amenities here, including fishing, camping, boating, hunting, picnicking, walking trails swimming and more. Fido may only be off-leash in the designated dog park and swim area. See Details
Rock House Fido is welcome to join you for a hike at Rock House, a pet-friendly trail located within Hocking Hills State Park, in Laurelville, OH. Enjoy this 1-mile loop trail through a cave-like natural feature with your leashed pup. See Details
Richland Furnace State Forest The pet-friendly Richland Furnace State Forest in Wellston, OH welcomes public hunting and hosts a 7.3-mile all-purpose vehicle (APV) area. Dogs are welcome to explore on a leash or under voice control. See Details
Lake Logan State Park Nestled in the Appalachian foothills of Hocking Valley, the pet-friendly Lake Logan State Park provides a tranquil retreat with its 400-acre lake, ideal for boating and surrounded by prime hiking, fishing and hunting spots. The park features a 1.25-mile section of the Buckeye Trail and six scenic picnic areas equipped with amenities such as drinking water, grills and restrooms for visitors' convenience. See Details
Zaleski State Forest Zaleski State Forest, Ohio's second-largest forest at 27,822 acres, is a dog-friendly wooded area that's home to the state's sole government-owned sawmill, producing lumber for state forests, parks and agencies. It's known for the historic Moonville Tunnel along the 28.8-mile main trail loop, as well as a 10-mile day loop and camping in designated sites. Visiting dogs must be on a leash or under voice control. See Details
Hocking State Forest Hocking State Forest in Rockbridge, OH spans 9,815 acres, boasting extensive dog-friendly hiking trails, scenic rock formations, and a fire tower. Its unique blend of northern and southern vegetation creates a diverse habitat for native plant and wildlife species. Fido is welcome to explore with you on a leash or under voice control. See Details
Wayne National Forest Wayne National Forest spans over a quarter million acres in the Appalachian foothills of southeastern Ohio, with Nelsonville, OH serving as a popular entry point with ample parking. Visitors can camp, hunt, fish, as well as hike with their pet on more than 400 miles of trails available throughout the forest. Dogs must be leashed or under voice control, and waste must be properly disposed of in latrines. See Details
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