Dog Friendly Hiking Trails in Robbinsville, NC

There are 2 dog-friendly hiking trails in Robbinsville, and 8 more nearby. 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 Robbinsville.

Pet Friendly Joyce Kilmer Memorial Trail
Joyce Kilmer Memorial Trail Your dog can join you on the pet-friendly Joyce Kilmer Memorial Trail in Robbinsville, NC. It's a moderately easy, 2-mile hike in Nantahala National Forest that will take about 1 hour to complete with Fido. This figure eight shaped trail through old-growth forest of eastern hemlocks and tulip poplars is beautiful and offers stream crossings. See Details
Pet Friendly Tsali Recreation Area
Tsali Recreation Area The Tsali Recreation Area in Robbinsville, NC is pet friendly. It has 4 trails, totaling over 36 miles which are used for mountain biking and horse back riding. The trails alternate between the two, so you can always take your dog on a trail where bikes are not. The trails are easy and well maintained. The area is beautiful and there are frequent creek crossings for your pet to get water. Be mindful of hunting season. See Details
Murphy River Walk Murphy River Walk is a 3.4 mile moderately trafficked dog-friendly trail located near downtown Murphy, NC. It features a walk along two rivers and their convergence point. It is a good trail for all skill levels. The trail offers a number of interesting overlook spots and signage. Dogs are able to use this trail so long as they remain on-leash and are cleaned up after. See Details
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. See Details
Nantahala Bikeway The Nantahala Bikeway 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 Bryson City! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Nantahala Bikeway. 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
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. See Details
John C. Campbell Folk School Nature Trails John C. Campbell Folk School Nature Trails is a dog-friendly folk school and trail in Brasstown, NC. If you follow the map to the Rivercane Walk, you will find interesting bridges and placards with information on Cherokee indigenous people and history, fire circle and clan totems. Please note that while dogs are allowed on the trails, they are not allowed inside any of the buildings. See Details
Nantahala National Forest Nantahala National Forest is a pet-friendly public area in Nantahala, NC. This national forest translates to Land of the Noonday Son in Cherokee. Located near the hip city of Asheville, the forest is full of trails that lead along babbling streams through tall trees. Dogs must be leashed within the forest and all mess should be cleaned up after them to preserve the cleanliness of the area. See Details
Nantahala River Ferebee Memorial Picnic Area Nantahala River Ferebee Memorial Picnic Area is a pet-friendly picnic place located about 2.75 miles downriver from the Nantahala River Launch site in Bryson City, NC. Ferebee Memorial offers picnic area with tables and charcoal grills, and serves as another launch and take out area. Leashed dogs are welcome, as long as they are cleaned up after. See Details
Falls Branch Trail The Falls Branch Trail is a pet-friendly hike leading to a 70-foot waterfall in Tellico Plains, TN. Fido is welcome to join you, but please note the trek is steep and rocky toward the end. The trailhead is at the Rattlesnake West pull-off. See Details
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