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Dog Friendly Hiking Trails in Rabun Gap, GA

There are 26 dog-friendly hiking trails within 20 miles of Rabun Gap. 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 Rabun Gap.

Pet Friendly Anna Ruby Falls

Anna Ruby Falls

Anna Ruby Falls

Anna Ruby Falls is a beautiful waterfall near Helen, GA. Located in the heart of the Chattahoochee National Forest, this picturesque spot can be accessed from a pet-friendly, half-mile trail within Unicoi State Park. The short hike is fairly steep, but the view of the falls is worth it. Dogs are welcome on the trail, as long as they are leashed and cleaned up after.

Pet Friendly Dry Falls

Dry Falls

Dry Falls is a pet-friendly trail in Highlands, NC. This popular hike and waterfall is located a few miles outside of Highlands and gives you the rare chance to walk safely behind the water flow. The 75-ft. tall waterfall in the Nantahala National Forest flows over a cliff, allowing you to walk behind the falls and stay dry (ish). Dogs are welcome on a leash, as long as they are cleaned up after.

Unicoi State Park

Unicoi State Park

Fido is welcome to explore Unicoi State Park in Helen, GA. This dog-friendly park features 1,029 acres of adventure activities, a 53-acre lake nestled between mountaintops and gorgeous trails to Helen and Anna Ruby Falls. There is even a small, fenced dog park next to the park's main office. Visiting pets must be friendly and on a short, sturdy leash. Dog owners must be courteous to other patrons and clean up after their pets in all areas of the park. There is an entrance fee per vehicle.

Hardman Farm State Historic Site

Sautee Nacoochee, GA

Hardman Farm State Historic Site

Leashed dogs are allowed on the nature trails and outdoor areas at Hardman Farm State Historic Site, a pet-friendly attraction in Sautee Nacoochee, GA. The iconic Unicoi Turnpike, which was created by early Native Americans, will take you through historic farm landscape where both early Native Americans lived and later on the Nichols and Hardman families’ built their mansion. While Fido is not permitted inside any of the buildings, you can enjoy wandering the grounds and admire the Native American mound that still occupies the grounds. This historic site is open from March through December.

Moccasin Creek State Park

Clarkesville, GA

Moccasin Creek State Park

Leashed dogs are welcome at Moccasin Creek State Park in Clarkesville, GA. This pet-friendly park offers 2,800 acres to explore with your furry friend, making this the prime spot for hiking, kayaking and fishing. Be sure to visit the Hemlock Falls Trail to view the waterfalls with your furry friend beside you.

Rufus Morgan Falls Trail

Rufus Morgan Falls Trail

Rufus Morgan Falls Trail in Franklin, NC, is pet friendly. It's a moderately easy, 1 mile hike in Nantahala National Forest that will take about 40 minutes to complete with Fido. This little out of the way trail is a lovely spot that has soft ground and several water sources for Fido. Please note that dogs must be on a leash between April 1 and August 15, but must be under control at all times.

Black Rock Mountain State Park

Mountain City, GA

Black Rock Mountain State Park

Black Rock Mountain State Park in Mountain City is Georgia's highest state park, offering stunning landscape views, roadside overlooks, and 4 pet-friendly hiking trails. The park welcomes dogs as long as they are on a leash no longer than 6 feet; however, they are not permitted in or around historic sites, lodges, group camps or swimming areas. Please note that this park is closed from December 1 - March 15.

Tallulah Falls Rail-Trail

Tallulah Falls Rail-Trail

The Tallulah Falls Rail-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 Lakemont! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Tallulah Falls Rail-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.

Whiteside Mountain National Recreation Trail

Whiteside Mountain National Recreation Trail

Whiteside Mountain National Recreation Trail is a pet-friendly hike in Nantahala National Forest in Cashiers, NC. The hike is nearly 2 miles long and will take you to beautiful wildflowers along the way. Dogs are welcome on the trail, as long as they are cleaned up after and remain on a leash.

Secret Falls Trail Head

Secret Falls Trail Head

Secret Falls Trail Head is a pet-friendly trail in Highlands, NC. This 45 minute brisk walk leads to a 35 foot high waterfall and small lake below. Dogs are welcome, but owners are reminded to clean up after them and make sure they are leashed for other hiker's safety.

Long Creek Falls

Long Creek Falls

Long Creek Falls is a 25-foot waterfall on its namesake creek in Oconee County, just before the creek flows into the mighty Chattooga River. Leashed dogs are welcome on the trailhead.

Highlands Biological Station

Highlands Biological Station

Highlands Biological Station in Highlands, NC, is a dog-friendly native plant botanical garden with flat trails for owners and their dogs to walk along. The 12-acre botanical garden features native azaleas, plants of the Cherokee, mosses and liverworts, wildflowers, butterfly-pollinated species, and rock outcrop species. At 3,800 feet, it's the highest public native plant botanical garden in the east. The HBS Gardens and grounds are open year-round, dawn to dusk, and are free of charge. Please keep Fido on a leash while visiting.

Mud Creek Trail

Mud Creek Trail

Mud Creek Trail is a dog-friendly hiking path in Sky Valley, GA. Spanning just over two miles, this out-and-back route leads you to the beautiful 100-foot-tall Mud Creek Falls. Dogs are welcome to walk this moderately challenging trail with you as long as they remain leashed.

Kelsey-Hutchinson Founders Park

Kelsey-Hutchinson Founders Park

Kelsey-Hutchinson Founders Park is a dog-friendly place in Highlands, NC. The park is a retreat for workers and visitors by day and a space for concerts, ice skating, arts and crafts, markets, and festivals by night. Dogs must be cleaned up after and leashed during their visit to Kelsey-Hutchinson. Dog pickup stations and trash bins are scattered throughout the park.

Big Laurel Falls

Big Laurel Falls

Big Laurel Falls is a pet-friendly trail in Otto, NC. The hike is just over a mile roundtrip and will take you to a beautiful waterfall to view with your pooch. Leashed dogs are welcome on this scenic trail and can even enjoy a refreshing swim at the end. Dog owners are reminded to clean up any mess that is left behind along the way. Due to seasonal road closures, this trail is generally inaccessible by vehicle from December 31 through April 1.

Wayah Bald Tower

Wayah Bald Tower

Leashed dogs are welcome at Wayah Bald Tower which offers a great pet-friendly hike in Franklin, NC. that leads to awesome view points of four different states. Along the way, you and your pooch will see the Wilson Lick Ranger Station, built in 1913. Continue another 3 miles to Wayah Bald which gives a gorgeous view of the Appalachian Mountains in Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee.

Unicoi to Helen Trail

Unicoi to Helen Trail

Unicoi to Helen Trail is a 3-mile, one-way, pet-friendly pathway that leads from Unicoi State Park into Helen's bustling Bavarian downtown. Leashed dogs are welcome to join their owners on this moderate, heavily trafficked hike, as long as all mess is cleaned up after them and they remain on a short leash.

Mountain Waters Scenic Byway

Mountain Waters Scenic Byway

Mountain Waters Scenic Byway is a pet-friendly activity in Highlands, NC. This sixty-mile drive leads through National Forest's two river gorges, hardwood forests and countryside. It's ideal for dogs who don't enjoy hiking, although you can stop along the way and get out for a walk at certain spots.

Yellow Branch Falls Hiking Trail

Yellow Branch Falls Hiking Trail

Bring Fido for an adventurous hike along Yellow Branch Falls Hiking Trail near Walhalla, SC. This 3-mile out-and-back trail is moderately difficult and should take 1hr 30 mins to complete. Beginning at a picnic area off of SC-28, hikers should follow a short nature trail which connects to Yellow Branch Falls Hiking Trail. Meander across several small streams before reaching Yellow Branch Falls, a beautiful 50-foot vertical waterfall. The trail is open year-round and is a popular route to explore. Dogs are allowed to be off-leash in some areas.

Rim Trails at Tallulah Gorge State Park

Tallulah Falls, GA

Rim Trails at Tallulah Gorge State Park

The Rim Trails at Tallulah Gorge State Park are pet-friendly. Combined, the North and South Rim Trails follow 2.5 miles of fairly flat pathways. While your dog can’t approach the gorge up close for his own safety and that of others, the Rim Trails offer great views of both the valley and the changing leaves. Leashed dogs are welcome.

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