Dog Friendly Hiking Trails in Rock Hill, SC

There are 4 dog-friendly hiking trails in Rock Hill, and 12 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 Rock Hill.

Pet Friendly Cherry Park
Cherry Park Leashed dogs are welcome at Cherry Park, a pet-friendly park in Rock Hill, SC. This 68-acre park features sports fields, five multi-purpose fields, picnic tables, grills, a large covered picnic shelter and a 1.5-mile, multi-use trail. See Details
Pet Friendly Manchester Meadows
Manchester Meadows Manchester Meadows in Rock Hill, SC, offers a pet-friendly trail where leashed dogs can join their humans. The 1.1-mile loop meanders around the park's athletic fields and playground. There are also pavilions and a lake within the 70-acre recreation space. See Details
Piedmont Medical Center Trail at Riverwalk Leashed pups can join you at Piedmont Medical Center Trail at Riverwalk, a pet-friendly paved trail in Rock Hill, SC. This scenic, 3.35-mile trail runs alongside the Catawba River, and provides an enjoyable location for walking, running and biking. Please note that this is a multi-use, shared trail and dogs must be kept on a short leash. See Details
Glencairn Garden Leashed dogs can join you at Glencairn Garden, a pet-friendly park and botanical garden in Rock Hill, SC. Explore the 11-acre space that includes numerous gardens, tiered fountains, ponds, boardwalks, a performance stage and flower-filled walkways. See Details
Anne Springs Close Greenway Anne Springs Close Greenway is a great place to spend an afternoon with Fido in Fort Mills, SC. Walk with your pup on one of the many pet-friendly trails. The nature preserve is 2,100 acres serve as a natural buffer from urban development and provides a wide-open space for countless activities. Keep your dog leashed while there. See Details
Landsford Canal State Park Landsford Canal State Park in Catawba, SC is pet friendly! You and Fido can enjoy the ingenuity which made the Catawba River commercially navigable in the early 1800s as you explore the remains of the historic canal system. Popular park activities include nature-watching, picnicking, fishing, hiking, canoeing, and kayaking. Dogs must be leashed at all times. Pets are not allowed in or around lodging facilities. See Details
Andrew Jackson State Park Andrew Jackson State Park in Lancaster, SC is pet friendly. This 360-acre park was established to honor the seventh President of the United States, Andrew Jackson. The museum tells the story of Jackson's boyhood experiences during the Revolutionary War and highlights life in the South Carolina backcountry from Andrew Jackson's birth in 1767 until he left South Carolina in 1784. Recreational opportunities include a campground, fishing lake, picnic shelters and nature trails. See Details
Crowders Mountain State Park Hiking trails, rock climbing, fishing, camping, and picnicking are some of the amenities that parkgoers can enjoy at Crowders Mountain State Park. Leashed dogs are welcome to join their owners at this pet-friendly recreation area in Kings Mountain, NC. Pets are prohibited from bathhouses, changing areas, rinsing stations, swimming areas, restrooms, visitor centers, or rental boats. See Details
Colonel Francis Beatty Park Colonel Francis Beatty Park is dog-friendly! This park in Matthews, NC allows dogs on the trails. There is also a creek and a lake for you and Fido to enjoy. See Details
Chester State Park Pet-friendly Chester State Park rests in the quiet hills of the South Carolina Piedmont and for generations has offered retreat and recreation to the surrounding communities of Chester, SC. The park's 523 acres include a 160-acre lake, itself surrounded by a two-mile nature trail through the pine forest. Jon boat rentals are popular in the warmer months and the park also offers picnicking, camping, archery and a place to simply enjoy the serenity of the placid setting. Keep Fido on a leash while in the park. Pets are not allowed in the camper cabins or the camper cabin area. See Details
Charlotte Trolley Trail (Charlotte Trolley Rail-with-Trail) The Charlotte Trolley Trail (Charlotte Trolley Rail-with-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 Charlotte! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Charlotte Trolley Trail (Charlotte Trolley Rail-with-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
Lake Trail Follow Crowders Mountain State Park's blue circle trail markers to hike the pet-friendly Lake Trail. This easy 0.8-mile loop in Gastonia, NC, welcomes leashed pups to walk with their owners. Although most of the trails in this park are rugged, strenuous routes, this one offers an easy walk for all levels of hikers and dogs. See Details
Pinnacle Trail The Pinnacle Trail is a strenuous 4-mile round-trip hike in Crowders Mountain State Park in Gastonia, NC. This pet-friendly path is great for pups as it gives you the opportunity to get away from bikers and horses on this hiking-only trail. Please note that dogs must be on a 6-foot leash and attended at all times. See Details
Romare Bearden Park Romare Bearden Park is a pet-friendly public park in downtown Charlotte dedicated to the African-American artist, Romare Bearden. Bring your pooch for a walk on the winding trails that weave around this 5.4-acre public park with amazing sculptures on show. Leashed dogs are welcome, as long as all mess is cleaned up after them. See Details
Walter Y Elisha Park Walter Y Elisha Park is a dog-friendly park located in Fort Mill, SC. The 12 acres of recreational area is home to the town's annual Strawberry Festival and also boasts walking paths, a playground and a large, grassy area. See Details
Renaissance Park Renaissance Park in Charlotte, NC is pet friendly. Hiking and biking trails, a disc golf course, sports courts, and athletic fields are some of the amenities available to parkgoers in this outdoor recreation area. Dogs must be on a leash, and owners are encouraged to keep an eye out for fellow visitors when on the narrow paths. See Details
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