Dog Friendly Hiking Trails in Pilot, VA

There are 3 dog-friendly hiking trails within 20 miles of Pilot. 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 Pilot.

Buffalo Mountain Natural Area Preserve

Willis, VA

Buffalo Mountain Natural Area Preserve Buffalo Mountain Natural Area Preserve, located in Willis, VA, is dog friendly, as long as Fido is wearing a leash. The summit of Buffalo Mountain offers 360-degree views of Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains and also hosts many rare plants and animals. The hike to the top is only around a mile, so most levels of hiker should be able to enjoy the views with their leashed pups. To the north, you can see Sharp Top and Flat Top at the Peaks of Otter, and to the south, you can see Pilot Mountain in North Carolina. See Details

Huckleberry Trail

Blacksburg, VA

Huckleberry Trail The Huckleberry 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 Blacksburg! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Huckleberry 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. See Details

Claytor Lake State Park

Dublin, VA

Claytor Lake State Park Bring Fido to explore the pet-friendly Claytor Lake State Park in Dublin, VA. This is a perfect spot to take a walk along the water with your canine friend or for a nice afternoon picnic. Dogs must be kept on a leash under six feet, and they are not allowed on public swim beaches or in public facilities. See Details