Dog Friendly Hiking Trails in Westminster, SC

There are 15 dog-friendly hiking trails within 20 miles of Westminster. 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 Westminster.

South Carolina Botanical Gardens

Clemson, SC

South Carolina Botanical Gardens South Carolina Botanical Gardens is a pet-friendly attraction in Clemson, SC. This diverse garden has 295 acres of natural landscapes, display gardens, and miles of streams and nature trails. The vast majority of Botanical Gardens in the U.S. do not allow dogs. The South Carolina Botanical Garden welcomes your pets as visitors. Dogs must be leashed, are not allowed on the Natural Heritage Garden Trail, must stay out of flower beds and stick to the trails. Dog owners are reminded to clean up any mess that their pups leave behind. See Details

Oconee State Park

Mountain Rest, SC

Oconee State Park Oconee State Park is a dog-friendly recreation site in Mountain Rest, SC. The 1,165 acres include two mountain lakes and a variety of recreational facilities for visitors to enjoy, including campgrounds, cabins, picnic areas and hiking trails. The park also serves as the western terminus for the 85-mile Foothills Trail, which crosses the state's crown and ends at Jones Gap State Park. Leashed pets are allowed in most outdoor areas. Pets are not allowed in or around lodging facilities. See Details

Sadlers Creek State Park

Anderson, SC

Sadlers Creek State Park Sadlers Creek State Park is a dog-friendly recreation area in Anderson, SC. Pets are allowed in most outdoor areas provided they are kept under physical restraint or on a leash not longer than six feet. Features include a lakeside campground, fishing, picnicking, hiking, a meeting facility and boat access for those who wish to explore the 56,000 acres of Hartwell Lake. Owners will be asked to remove noisy or dangerous pets or pets that threaten or harass wildlife. Pets are not allowed in or around lodging facilities. See Details

Long Creek Falls

Long Creek, SC

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. See Details

Henderson Falls Park

Toccoa, GA

Henderson Falls Park Dogs are welcome at Henderson Falls Park in Toccoa, GA. This pet-friendly park is spacious and clean with lots of well-kept green space for your leashed pup to explore. There are pavilions, an outdoor amphitheater, a hiking trail around the park and of course the small but beautiful waterfall. There are even a number of spots where you and your dog can wade into the cool water. Be sure to bring your own water and waste bags to clean up after Fido. See Details

Devils Fork State Park

Salem, SC

Devils Fork State Park Bring Fido to dog-friendly Devils Fork State Park in Salem, SC. The park provides the only public access to mountain spring-fed Lake Jocassee, a 7,565-acre lake which attracts tourists, dog owners and water sport enthusiasts. The park has a mile long nature trail, a boat ramp, playground, picnic areas and shelters, in addition to a park store which sells select grocery items and firewood. Overnight visitors can reserve one of five pet-friendly villas to enjoy an extended stay in this scenic park. During your visit drive to Jumping Off Rock for a panoramic lake view, hike the Oconee Bell Trail, and see the breathtaking waterfalls on Lake Jocassee. See Details

Oconee Station State Historic Site

Walhalla, SC

Oconee Station State Historic Site Oconee Station State Historic Site is a pet-friendly destination that was once a military compound in the 18th and 19th century in Walhalla, SC. Visitors can enjoy marked historical sights, as well as an array of recreational activities. Bring Fido along for a hike on the 1.5-mile nature trail leading to Station Cove Falls in Sumter National Forest, blooming with wildflowers in spring. Another option is the interpretive Oconee Connector Trail that spans approximately four miles and circles a four-acre pond for fishing. Dogs are welcome in all outdoor areas on a leash. See Details

Tugaloo State Park

Lavonia, GA

Tugaloo State Park Leashed dogs are welcome at Tugaloo State Park in Lavonia, GA. You and Fido can explore pet-friendly hiking trails and partake in water activities, including bass fishing and boating, on the large lake within the state park. See Details

Keowee Toxaway State Park

Sunset, SC

Keowee Toxaway State Park Bring Fido to the pet-friendly Keowee Toxaway State Park in Sunset, SC. This 1,000-acre park features outstanding rock outcroppings and views of the Foothills and Blue Ridge mountains. Rhododendron, mountain laurel, and other mountain vegetation can be found along the streams in the park. Other facilities include picnic areas with shelters, a campground, lake fishing and trails. Pets are not allowed in or around lodging facilities. See Details

Traveler's Rest State Historic Site

Toccoa, GA

Traveler's Rest State Historic Site Leashed dogs are allowed at Traveler's Rest State Historic Site in Toccoa, GA. This pet-friendly historic locale features a stagecoach inn and plantation home that were constructed in 1815. You and Fido can wander the trails and marvel at the exterior of the buildings. Please note that dogs are not permitted inside the buildings. See Details

Yellow Branch Falls Hiking Trail

Walhalla, SC

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. See Details

Blue Ridge Railroad Historical Trail

Walhalla, SC

Blue Ridge Railroad Historical Trail The Blue Ridge Railroad Historical 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 Mountain Rest! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Blue Ridge Railroad Historical 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

Hartwell Lakeside Park

Hartwell, GA

Hartwell Lakeside Park Hartwell Lakeside Park in Hartwell, GA, is open seasonally and allows leashed dogs to accompany you as you explore this pet-friendly area. You and Fido can enjoy fishing, boating or a leisurely stroll on the 1.5 mile trail. 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. See Details

Raven Rocks Loop Trail

Sunset, SC

Raven Rocks Loop Trail Raven Rocks Loop Trail is a pet-friendly path in Sunset, SC. You and your leashed pooch are welcome to hike this moderately difficult 4-mile trail that leads to nice views of Lake Keowee. Don't forget to clean up any mess that is left behind by your pup to preserve the cleanliness of the area. See Details

Lake Hartwell State Park

Fair Play, SC

Lake Hartwell State Park Lake Hartwell State Park in Fair Play, SC offers 58,000 acres of recreational activities for visitors and their dogs, including hiking, fishing, boat ramps and more. The one-mile Nature Trail features scenic views of Lake Hartwell and diverse wildlife. Additionally, the Kingfisher Trail provides a shorter, easy walk through the woods, with a picturesque fishing pier along a cove with picnic areas and restroom facilities nearby. Camping is also available, and pets are allowed in Carolina Camper Cabins 1, 2 and 5. See Details