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Dog Friendly Hiking Trails in Youngsville, NC

There are 19 dog-friendly hiking trails within 20 miles of Youngsville. 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 Youngsville.

Pet Friendly North Carolina Museum of Art

North Carolina Museum of Art

North Carolina Museum of Art

North Carolina Museum of Art in Raleigh, NC, is pet friendly! There are 2.2 miles of trails that weave around the hilly park. Along the way, you and your leashed pup will come across a number of interesting sculptures. In addition, there are several doggie waste stations and water fountains along the trails.

Pet Friendly Falls Lake Trail (Mountains-to-Sea Trail)

Falls Lake Trail (Mountains-to-Sea Trail)

Wake Forest, NC

Falls Lake Trail (Mountains-to-Sea Trail)

The Falls Lake Trail is a pet-friendly part of the Mountains-to-Sea Trail in Wake Forest, NC. This hiking path in the Falls Lake State Recreation Area can be easily accessed at the Falls Lake Dam information center, Blue Jay Point County Park, Shinleaf access, the Falls Lake Park office and Rolling View access. Please note that dogs must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet.

Granville Athletic Park - Jonesland Environmental Preserve

Granville Athletic Park - Jonesland Environmental Preserve

Dog-friendly Granville Athletic Park in Oxford, NC, is a fun place to get fresh air and enjoy the great outdoors. There are three miles of paved walking trails, the longest loop being 1.2 miles. There is also a large picnic shelter, restrooms, a playground and ample parking. All dogs must be on a leash no longer than six feet, and you must pick up after your pet. They do not supply bags, but there are many trashcans to dispose of your dog's waste.

Horseshoe Farm Nature Preserve

Wake Forest, NC

Horseshoe Farm Nature Preserve

Right next to the Neuse River, you'll find the Horseshoe Farm Nature Preserve, a dog-friendly attraction featuring 146 acres of land in Wake Forest, NC. Bring Fido to a place of great natural beauty, abundant wildlife and rich heritage. The preserve sits on a U-shaped piece of land and has excellent wood trails. If your pup tags along, please keep him leashed and pick up after him.

Neuse River Greenway

Neuse River Greenway

Bring your pup to the Neuse River Greenway, a paved pet-friendly trail spanning 27.5 miles in Raleigh, NC. You and Fido can experience scenic views of the water, walk the winding boardwalk through the wetlands and view historical sights. This trail is a segment of the Mountains-to-Sea Trail, a long-distance trail that runs across North Carolina from the Great Smoky Mountains to the Outer Banks. Please keep your dog leashed at all times.

Sal's Branch Trail

Sal's Branch Trail

Sal's Branch Trail is an easy, 2.75 mile hike that will take about 1.5 hours to complete with Fido. Located within Umstead Park, this dog-friendly trail is a nice retreat for city dwellers. Bikes are not allowed on this trail, so you will have plenty of room to stay by your pup. Please note that dogs must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet.

Lake Lynn Community Center

Lake Lynn Community Center

Lake Lynn Community Center is a community center where the greenway trails are dog-friendly. Dogs are not allowed inside of the community center, fitness center, or courts. This community center provides the community with 2.8 miles of trails around Lake Lynn, for your leashed dogs to hike, walk, jog, and run with you.

Woodland Nature Trail

Wake Forest, NC

Woodland Nature Trail

Woodland Nature Trail is an easy, seasonal, dog-friendly 0.75-mile hike in Falls Lake State Recreation Area in Wake Forest, NC. Make sure to pack some food to enjoy before or after your walk at Picnic Area 1, located right by the trailhead. This bike-free trail offers beautiful colors, with blooming flowers in the spring and changing leaves in the fall. Please note that dogs must be no longer than 6 feet on a leash.

Company Mill Trail

Company Mill Trail

Company Mill Loop is a moderately difficult 5.8-mile pet-friendly hike in William B. Umstead State Park in Cary, NC. With Fido, this hike will take about three hours to complete. This loop path begins at the same trailhead as the Inspiration Trail. Enjoy the serenity of this horse and bike-free course as you wind through woods and cross over creeks with your leashed dog.

Inspiration Trail

Inspiration Trail

Inspiration Trail is an easy 0.4-mile hike in the William B. Umstead State Park in Raleigh, NC. This pet-friendly path will take about 20 minutes to complete with Fido. This lovely little trail is excellent if you are in a hurry or if your pup doesn't do well on longer hikes. You won't have to worry about bicycles or horses since this trail is limited to foot traffic. Please note that dogs must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet.

Lake Devin Park

Lake Devin Park

Lake Devin Park is a stocked public fishing lake and dog-friendly recreation area in Oxford, NC. The park features 2.5 miles of easy-to-moderate trails with overlooks and picnic areas. Visitors can also enjoy an outdoor volleyball net, horseshoe pit, fishing pier and boat ramp. Dogs are allowed but must always be on a leash and under control. View their website for information and regulations about fishing, boating, and other activities in the park.

Baileywick Park

Baileywick Park

Baileywick Park is a dog-friendly park and trail in Raleigh, NC where Fido is welcome to join you. All dogs must be on a 6-ft leash while on trails. There is a paved walking trail that begins at the Baileywick Road entrance to the park and loops behind the playground to the parking lot to enjoy. Restroom facilities are on site, but you will want to make sure to bring bottled water and bowl for your pup for drinking water.

Louisburg Bike Trail

Louisburg Bike Trail

The dog-friendly Louisburg Bike 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 Louisburg! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Louisburg Bike 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.

Fox Pond Park

Dog-friendly Fox Pond Park is a large open area serving the community of Henderson, NC. There are tennis courts, softball/baseball fields, a playground, picnic areas, nature trails, and a dog park. Share an afternoon picnic with your canine companion or enjoy a casual stroll along the edge of Fox Reservoir. To satisfy Fido's appetite for excitement, head to Pawesome Park and round off the day with off-leash play.

Reedy Creek Trail

Reedy Creek Trail

Reedy Creek Trail is pet-friendly. This trail follows Reedy Creek Rd from Umstead State Park to Blue Ridge Rd and continues on through the grounds of the North Carolina Museum of Art and Meredith College Campus, where you may spot an unusual growth of dogwood trees in bloom. Leashed dogs are welcome to join you on a stroll along this pathway through Raleigh. Dog owners are reminded to clean up any mess that is left behind.

Lake Johnson Park

Lake Johnson Park

Fido is welcome to join you at Lake Johnson Park, a pet-friendly park in Raleigh, NC. Leashed pets can walk with you on the paved paths and natural trails. The park also has restrooms for your convenience. Please clean up after your pets.

Historic Oak View County Park

Historic Oak View County Park

Historic Oak View County Park, also known as the Williams-Wyatt-Poole Farm, is a pet-friendly 19th-century historic farmstead and national historic district in Raleigh, NC, that will give you a taste of life in the region in times gone by. Leashed dogs are welcome on paved trails and outdoor areas on this park.

Shelley Lake Park

Shelley Lake Park

Leashed dogs are welcome to join you at the pet-friendly Shelley Lake Park in Raleigh, NC. Enjoy walking the 2 miles of paved trails around the scenic lake. This park also features a playground, fishing and basketball courts. Please clean up after your pets.

Raleigh Municipal Rose Garden

Raleigh Municipal Rose Garden

Raleigh Municipal Rose Garden in Raleigh, NC is pet friendly. The gardens boast 60 rose beds featuring a diverse array of hybrid teas, floribundas, grandifloras, miniatures and antique roses. Surrounded by an arboretum of both evergreen and deciduous trees, it offers a picturesque setting for visitors and their pets. Roses are typically in bloom from mid-May thru mid-November. Dogs are welcome to explore as long as they're leashed and cleaned up after.

William B. Umstead State Park

William B. Umstead State Park

William B. Umstead State Park, a dog-friendly recreation area near Raleigh, NC, offers a serene escape from urban life with extensive hiking trails, three fishing lakes, and picnic shelters near both entrances. Camping is also available along Crabtree Creek. Pets are welcome on leashes throughout the park but are not allowed inside buildings or cabins.

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