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    Dog Friendly Hiking Trails in Orange Lake, FL

    There are 7 dog-friendly hiking trails within 20 miles of Orange Lake. 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 Orange Lake.

    Pet Friendly Silver Springs State Park

    Silver Springs State Park

    Silver Springs, FL
    Silver Springs State Park Leashed dogs are welcome on the hiking trails and in the picnic areas at Silver Springs State Park in Silver Springs, FL. There are a number of pet-friendly trails, including the Sandhill Trail, a 1.7 mile loop trail; the Sinkhole Trail, traversing up through the uplands; and the Swamp Trail, a boardwalk trail that will keep your feet dry while you explore. Please note that, unfortunately, dogs are not permitted near the springs or on any form of water transportation at the park. See Details
    Pet Friendly Gainesville-Hawthorne State Trail

    Gainesville-Hawthorne State Trail

    Gainesville, FL
    Gainesville-Hawthorne State Trail The dog-friendly Gainesville-Hawthorne State Trail in Florida welcomes Fido on a leash under six feet long. A number of observation spots on the trail offer views of the prairie, home to bison, wild horses, and numerous alligators. See Details

    Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park

    Micanopy, FL
    Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park Dogs are welcome at Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park in Micanopy, FL. Due to potential conflict with alligators, snakes, and bison, pets are not allowed on some of the trails in the park, but this won't stop you and Fido having an awesome time. You can still wander the Wacahoota Trail, leading to an observation trail; Chacala Trail, a series of loop trails; and a number of other trails. The trails that are not pet-friendly are Cone's Dike Trail, Bolen Bluff Trail, and La Chua Trail. See Details

    Loblolly Woods Nature Park

    Gainesville, FL
    Loblolly Woods Nature Park Loblolly Woods Nature Park is pet-friendly. This 159-acre forested open space features pet-friendly paths and boardwalks for you to explore with your leashed pooch. Don't forget to bring your binoculars along with you to spot one of the rare birds that lives in the nature park. Loblolly Woods Nature Park is open every day of the week from dawn until dusk. See Details

    Forest Park

    Gainesville, FL
    Forest Park Forest Park is a dog-friendly recreation area in Gainesville, FL. An array of amenities are available to parkgoers, including a dog park, picnic areas, grills, athletic courts and multipurpose fields. Fido must be leashed outside the designated off-leash play areas when visiting the park. See Details

    Tuscawilla Park

    Ocala, FL
    Tuscawilla Park Situated just northeast of the Historic Downtown Ocala, Tuscawilla Park is a beautiful secret right in the heart of Marion County set on a calm lake with diverse birds. The trails are dog friendly. A favorite addition to the park is the Art Park, where you can explore larger than life art sculptures while still enjoying the fresh air. Please note that dogs are not permitted on playground area. See Details

    Silver Springs Conservation Area

    Ocala, FL
    Silver Springs Conservation Area Leashed dogs are welcome at Silver Springs Conservation Area in Ocala, FL. This park offers pet-friendly nature trails to explore and see what wildlife you can spot. Please be sure to clean up after your dog, and to respect the many wild animals that call this area home. See Details
    Orange Lake, FL, US