Dog Friendly Hiking Trails in Tennessee

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

Founders Park

Johnson City, TN

Founders Park Founders Park is a pet-friendly community hub in the heart of the downtown district in Johnson City, TN. Leashed dogs are welcome to join you on the walking paths, jump in the creek and take in the view of public art. Please note various events are held throughout the year. See Details

Mud Island River Park

Memphis, TN

Mud Island River Park Leashed dogs are welcome at Mud Island River Park in Memphis. Enjoy walking your dog or playing a game of fetch in the park overlooking the Mississippi River and downtown Memphis. Always clean up after your pet. The park is open daily from 7am to dusk; it is closed Nov-Mar. See Details

Big Ridge State Park

Maynardville, TN

Big Ridge State Park Bring Fido to explore the pet-friendly trails within Big Ridge State Park in Maynardville, TN. Located in the Appalachian mountain range, this park is home to a pretty lake, numerous campgrounds, and many trails that you can wander with your dog. Please leash and clean up after your pets. See Details

Cane Creek Park

Cookeville, TN

Cane Creek Park Cane Creek Park is a 226-acre, dog-friendly open space located in Cookeville, TN. Fido is welcome to accompany you along the paved trail circuit or walking trail beside the water, but must remain leashed in accordance with the City of Cookeville’s leash law. Cane Creek Park has a concessions stand which is open on a seasonal basis selling refreshments and light snacks. See Details

Tony Rose Park

Nashville, TN

Tony Rose Park Spend time unwinding with Fido at the pet-friendly Tony Rose Park in Nashville, TN! This community recreation area features a paved walking trail, a playground, benches, pavilions and a mural. See Details

Cedars of Lebanon State Park

Lebanon, TN

Cedars of Lebanon State Park Leashed dogs are welcome to visit Cedars of Lebanon State Park, a pet-friendly natural space in Lebanon, TN, where you can explore beautiful trails and other outdoor areas. Please note that pets are not permitted in park lodges, cabins, public eating places, food stores and on designated swimming beaches and pools. Please follow any signage posted in each area. See Details

Drummonds Park

Drummonds, TN

Drummonds Park Leashed dogs are welcome at Drummonds Park. The 30-acre handicap accessible community park features serene walking/hiking trails that wind through beautiful natural woodlands rich with wildlife, a children’s playground, a soccer field and covered/lighted pavilions with picnic tables and grills. See Details

Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park

Nashville, TN

Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park Leash Fido and explore the beautiful pet-friendly Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park in downtown Nashville, TN. This 19-acre park includes a 200-foot granite map of the state, a 95-bell carillon, a WWII memorial, the Rivers of Tennessee fountains and the Pathway of History. There are also picnic tables and restrooms. See Details

Knoxville City Greenways

Knoxville, TN

Knoxville City Greenways The Knoxville City Greenways is a multi-use trail that's a great place to walk Fido in Knoxville! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Knoxville City Greenways. 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

Maryville-Alcoa Greenway

Alcoa, TN

Maryville-Alcoa Greenway The Maryville-Alcoa Greenway is a multi-use trail that's a great place to walk Fido in Alcoa! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Maryville-Alcoa Greenway. 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

Holston River Weir Dam

Bristol, TN

Holston River Weir Dam Holston River Weir Dam, also known as South Holston Tailwater Trails, is a pet-friendly recreation area that's home to multiple trail loops along the river that range from 0.2 to 1.8 miles. The relatively flat area has ample parking and welcomes leashed, well-behaved dogs to explore the trails alongside their owners, as long as they are cleaned up after to preserve the cleanliness of the water. See Details

Persimmon Ridge Park

Jonesborough, TN

Persimmon Ridge Park Persimmon Ridge Park is pet-friendly. Leashed dogs are welcome to join their owners throughout this park and on the many trails that wind through the green space and woodland. The park features over 130 acres, biking and hiking trails, and the Lost State Scenic Walkway to explore together. Dog owners are reminded to clean up any mess that is left behind. See Details

Meadowbrook Park

Portland, TN

Meadowbrook Park Meadowbrook Park is a pet-friendly passive recreation spot in Portland, TN. Leashed dogs are welcome to join you on their walking trail, open field and dog park. The park has lighting fixtures throughout. See Details

Lamar Alexander Rocky Fork State Park

Flag Pond, TN

Lamar Alexander Rocky Fork State Park Lamar Alexander Rocky Fork State Park is pet-friendly. This park sprawls over 2,076 acres near Asheville, NC. Leashed pets are welcome to join their owners on the trails in the park, as long as they are well-behaved and all mess is cleaned up after them. Lamar Alexander Rocky Fork State Park is open every day of the week from 11:00am to 4:30pm. See Details

Clarksville Greenway

Clarksville, TN

Clarksville Greenway Take a trip on the pet-friendly Clarksville Greenway in Clarksville, TN. This former railroad track has been turned into a paved walking trail. It's wide enough for pedestrians, bikes, strollers and dogs. The pathway is shaded in the summer to make for a cooler walk. Restrooms and doggy water dishes are available at the trailhead. A trash can and benches are located every quarter mile. See Details

Dunbar Cave State Park

Clarksville, TN

Dunbar Cave State Park Dunbar Cave, located in Clarksville, TN, is a remarkable prehistoric site, not just for Tennessee but for the entire Eastern Woodlands. This 144-acre pet-friendly attraction has been used for thousands of years and is the site of significant prehistoric Mississippian Native American cave art dating to the 14th century. Leashed dogs are welcome in all outdoor areas, but are not permitted in any buildings. See Details

Harpeth River State Park

Kingston Springs, TN

Harpeth River State Park Leashed dogs are welcome at Harpeth River State Park in Kingston Springs, TN. This pet-friendly park offers plenty of activity options including fishing, hiking and nine river access points for kayaking and canoeing. Enjoy panoramic views of the valley, find a quiet swimming hole and marvel at waterfalls with your pup during your visit. See Details

Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Gatlinburg, TN

Great Smoky Mountains National Park The Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Gatlinburg, TN offers two trails that are dog friendly. Gatlinburg Trail (a 1.9 mile hike from the Sugarland Visitor Center to the outskirts of Gatlinburg, TN) and the Oconaluftee River Trail (a 1.5 mile hike from the Oconaluftee Visitor Center to the outskirts of Cherokee, NC). Please note that dogs are not permitted on any other trails within the park. Dogs are allowed in the campgrounds, picnic areas, and along roads, but must be kept on a leash at all times. Please clean up after your pet. See Details

Cummins Falls State Park

Cookeville, TN

Cummins Falls State Park An "idyllic, but rugged, 282-acre day-use park," Cummins Falls State Park in Cookeville, TN, is dog friendly! Located in the Cordell Hull Watershed, the area is a scenic spot and swimming hole, featuring Tennessee's eighth largest waterfall in volume of water. Leashed dogs are allowed to explore the park as long as their owners clean up after them. See Details

Patriot Park

Pigeon Forge, TN

Patriot Park Take a stroll with your leashed pup along the river at Patriot Park, a dog-friendly park in Pigeon Forge, TN. The park adjoins with the local KOA campground, the trolley stop office and the Old Mill shopping area. The walking trail at Patriot Park is 1/2 a mile long. Along the path are the flags of all 50 states and several memorials to the veterans of Pigeon Forge. Dog owners are reminded to clean up any mess that is left behind. See Details