Dog Friendly Hiking Trails in Georgia (US)

If your dog likes to ruff it, bring Fido hiking in Georgia. Our dog friendly hiking section includes everything from easy one-hour walks to fantastic overnight trips in Georgia that won’t be soon forgotten. Seriously, go take a hike!

Pickett's Mill Battlefield State Historic Site

Dallas, GA

Pickett's Mill Battlefield State Historic Site Leashed dogs are welcome at Pickett's Mill Battlefield State Historic Site in Dallas, GA, where you can explore one of the best preserved Civil War battlefields in the nation. This 765-acre park is home to picnic areas and miles of pet-friendly, wooded hiking trails that weave around the historic area, along creeks and even by a waterfall. Unfortunately, dogs are not permitted in the pioneer cabins or any of the other buildings in the park, but leashed pets are permitted in the visitor center to gain access to the trails. See Details

Charleston Park

Cumming, GA

Charleston Park Charleston Park is a dog-friendly park in Cumming, GA, where Fido is welcome to join you for a hike or picnic. It features boat ramp areas for Lake Lanier, a multi-use trail, picnic tables with grills, and restrooms. See Details

Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge

Folkston, GA

Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge The pet-friendly Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge in Folkston, GA, welcomes leashed pups to explore parts of the property with their owners. Note that dogs aren't permitted in boats, buildings or on boardwalks. Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy photography, hiking, wildlife watching, fishing and more during their visit. See Details

Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park

Kennesaw, GA

Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park is a dog-friendly national park in Kennesaw, GA. This National Battlefield preserves the land of this nearly three week long Civil War battle by the Atlanta Campaign. Fido is welcome to join you throughout the trails at this 2,965 acre park, however all pets must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet in length, and pets are not allowed in the visitor center, restroom facilities, shuttle bus, or near the water fountains. See Details

Moccasin Creek State Park

Clarkesville, GA

Moccasin Creek State Park Leashed dogs are welcome at Moccasin Creek State Park in Clarkesville, GA. This pet-friendly park offers 2,800 acres to explore with your furry friend, making this the prime spot for hiking, kayaking and fishing. Be sure to visit the Hemlock Falls Trail to view the waterfalls with your furry friend beside you. See Details

Amerson River Park

Macon, GA

Amerson River Park Amerson River Park is a pet-friendly recreation area in Macon, GA, where leashed dogs are welcome. The park is part of the Ocmulgee Heritage Trail and features 3.5 miles of paved trails, .75 miles of mulch trails, picnic pavilions, restrooms, and more. Be sure to check out The Overlook, the park's scenic centerpiece. See Details

Oakland Cemetery

Atlanta, GA

Oakland Cemetery Leashed dogs are welcome at Oakland Cemetery, a pet-friendly historic site in Atlanta, GA. The cemetery is Atlanta's third largest green space and features historic art, architecture and local lore that you can explore with your pup. Fido is welcome to join you in the cemetery, but please make sure he stays off the monuments and you clean up after him. See Details

North Loop Trail

Jekyll Island, GA

North Loop Trail North Loop Trail is a pet-friendly pathway and part of the Jekyll Island, GA trail network. This paved trail is great for cycling, walking with your pooch and exploring one of the Golden Isles. Leashed dogs are welcome, as long as they are well-behaved and cleaned up after. See Details

Etowah Indian Mounds State Historic Site

Cartersville, GA

Etowah Indian Mounds State Historic Site Leashed dogs are allowed to join their owners on the historic, pet-friendly nature trail of Etowah Indian Mounds State Historic Site in Cartersville, GA. Previously the home to several thousand Native Americans, this park's purpose is to protect the 54-acres that includes six earthen mounds, a plaza, village site, borrow pits, and a defensive ditch. The earthen mounds were constructed by Native American tribes for numerous reasons, including for burial and ritual purposes. Please note that dogs are not permitted inside buildings at the park. See Details

Red Top Mountain State Park

Acworth, GA

Red Top Mountain State Park Red Top Mountain State Park in Acworth, GA, boasts 1,562-acres of land along the 12,000-acre Lake Allatoona. Bring your leashed pup and hike over 15-miles of dog-friendly trails at this scenic park. Swimming, fishing, camping and biking are also popular activities at this park. See Details

Providence Canyon State Park

Lumpkin, GA

Providence Canyon State Park Dogs are welcome at Providence Canyon State Park in Lumpkin, GA. You can bring Fido with you to enjoy more than ten miles of pet-friendly trails that delve into Georgia's 'Little Grand Canyon'. The colorful canyons are an unusual natural phenomenon that are well worth the visit. If you don't fancy too much walking, you can enjoy the picnic areas as well. Visitors are warned to be careful of the trails in certain weather as the ground can erode and become treacherous. See Details

Flat Rock Park

Columbus, GA

Flat Rock Park Flat Rock Park in Columbus, GA, is home to a lovely creek, mountain biking, frisbee golf, picnic tables, grills, playgrounds and more. The pet-friendly main trail is about 2.3 miles around with scenery for you and Fido to enjoy. There are also several smaller trails that break off of the main trail. See Details

Crooked River State Park

St. Marys, GA

Crooked River State Park Located on southern tip of Georgia's Colonial Coast in St. Mary's, dog-friendly Crooked River State Park is the perfect spot for enjoying the intracoastal waterway and maritime forest. Campsites are surrounded by palmettos and Spanish moss-draped oaks, while cottages are set near the tidal river. A boat ramp is popular with anglers who often take to the water before sunrise. Just down the road is the ferry to famous Cumberland Island National Seashore known for secluded beaches and wild horses. The park's nature trail winds through forest and salt marsh, and hikers may see gopher tortoises, fiddler crabs, herons and other birds. Dogs are allowed on all trails, but must be kept on a 6-ft max leash. Dogs are not permitted in or around historic sites, lodges, group camps, or swimming areas. See Details

Sweetwater Creek State Park

Lithia Springs, GA

Sweetwater Creek State Park Sweetwater Creek State Park is a peaceful tract of wilderness in Lithia Springs, GA. A wooded, dog-friendly trail follows the stream to the ruins of the New Manchester Manufacturing Company, a textile mill burned during the Civil War. Beyond the mill, the trail climbs rocky bluffs to provide views of the beautiful rapids below. Additional paths wind through fields and forest, showcasing ferns, magnolias, wild azaleas and hardwoods. Picnic shelters and campsites are also available. See Details

Ben Burton Park

Athens, GA

Ben Burton Park Leashed dogs are welcome to join their humans at Ben Burton Park in Athens, GA. This beautiful, 32-acre wildlife preserve is a great place for a picnic or a quiet walk through the woods on the 1.4 mile pedestrian trail. The park also offers access to the Middle Oconee River where you can fish, kayak or canoe. Please be sure to clean up after your pet during your visit. Dogs must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet and under your control at all times per ACC Ordinance. See Details

Black Rock Mountain State Park

Mountain City, GA

Black Rock Mountain State Park Black Rock Mountain State Park in Mountain City is Georgia's highest state park, offering stunning landscape views, roadside overlooks, and 4 pet-friendly hiking trails. 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. Please note that this park is closed from December 1 - March 15. See Details

Augusta Canal Trail

Augusta, GA

Augusta Canal Trail The Augusta Canal 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 dog-friendly "rail-trail" is now a great place to walk Fido in Augusta! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Augusta Canal 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

Don Carter State Park

Gainesville, GA

Don Carter State Park Don Carter State Park in Gainesville, GA, is located where the Chattahoochee River meets Lake Lanier. This pet-friendly park offers boat ramps, docks, and 4 miles of multi-use trails for hikers and bikers to enjoy. 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

Tallulah Falls Rail-Trail

Lakemont, GA

Tallulah Falls Rail-Trail The Tallulah Falls Rail-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 Lakemont! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Tallulah Falls Rail-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

Chattahoochee Riverwalk (Columbus)

Columbus, GA

Chattahoochee Riverwalk (Columbus) The Chattahoochee Riverwalk (Columbus) 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 Columbus! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Chattahoochee Riverwalk (Columbus). 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