Dog Friendly Hiking Trails in Waldo, FL

There are 5 dog-friendly hiking trails within 20 miles of Waldo. 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 Waldo.

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

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

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

Palatka-to-Lake Butler State Trail

Keystone Heights, FL

Palatka-to-Lake Butler State Trail Dogs are allowed on the Palatka-to-Lake Butler State Trail in Keystone Heights, FL. This multi-use, pet-friendly trail weaves through one of the prettiest areas in Florida, through pine forests and vast open spaces. There are four miles for walking at the Lake Butler Trailhead (Union County), and 19 miles that start at the Twin Lakes Park Trailhead. See Details