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Dog Friendly Hiking Trails in Virginia

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

Pet Friendly Shenandoah National Park

Shenandoah National Park

Shenandoah National Park

Shenandoah National Park is a pet-friendly destination in Front Royal, VA. Travel along the Skyline Drive National Scenic Byway to Waynesboro, stop at one of the 75 scenic overlooks and enjoy over 500 trails. Fewer than 20 of the trails don't allow furry friends. Please refer to their website for the list.

Pet Friendly Jones Point Park

Jones Point Park

Jones Point Park

Jones Point Park is a pet-friendly recreational spot in Alexandria, VA, located on the Potomac River. Your leashed pup is welcome to tag along as you explore one of the historical places in town that features the last remaining lighthouse in Virginia. Restrooms, water fountains and a dog drinking bowl can be found underneath the park's bridge.

Thomas Jefferson's Monticello

Charlottesville, VA

Thomas Jefferson's Monticello

Thomas Jefferson's Monticello is a historic, pet-friendly attraction in Charlottesville, VA. For almost 100 years, Monticello has been maintained and kept open to the public by the Thomas Jefferson Foundation. Explore the grounds and trails with your leashed pup, including Mulberry Row, the main street of the 5,000-acre Monticello plantation.

Crozet Railroad Tunnel

Crozet Railroad Tunnel

Crozet Railroad Tunnel is a dog-friendly activity in Afton, VA, that is a 4.5 mile trail in its entirety. Start at either trailhead (address will take you to the east trailhead). There are information markers along the trail so you can learn all about the tunnel and the surrounding area. After the first half mile you'll be at the entrance to an old railroad tunnel. BRING A FLASHLIGHT OR HEADLAMP! You and Fido can walk the 1-mile tunnel and continue on or turn around. Dogs must be on a leash. The trail leading up to the tunnel is quite wide so plenty of space. Inside the tunnel is a bit narrower but easily manageable.

McAfee Knob

McAfee Knob is pet-friendly. One of the East Coast’s most popular hikes and one of the most photographed destinations on the Appalachian Trail, this is a must-visit for you and your outbound hound. Park at Catawba Mountain and hike just over 3,000 feet to the top of the famous overhanging rock at the top. When you reach the unique geological formation, you’ll be greeted by 270-degree views of the luscious valley and a picture perfect place to cherish forever. This moderate trail is nearly 9 miles in length and takes at least four hours to complete. Due to the popularity of the trail, hike during off-peak times.

Ridgeview Park

Ridgeview Park is a dog-friendly, 85-acre park in Waynesboro, VA with a tree-lined path along the South River. The park also features gardens and nature trails. Bring a picnic to share with Fido in the picnic shelter or spread a blanket on the grass! The park is open from sunrise to sunset.

Great Falls Park

Great Falls Park

Dogs are welcome to join their owners at Great Falls Park in McLean, VA. The trails at this pet-friendly park will lead you to an amazing view from the top, and there are several different trails you can explore with your leashed pup.

Mill Mountain Star Trail

Mill Mountain Star Trail

Bring Fido to hike the pet-friendly Mill Mountain Star Trail, located in Roanoke, VA. The trail starts at the base of the mountain and climbs up to the iconic Roanoke Star. There are 500 acres of parkland atop Mill Mountain, featuring picnic areas, overlooks that provide 20-60 mile vistas, access to additional hiking trails, the Mill Mountain Zoo and much more. Leashed dogs are welcome on this moderate hike.

Virginia Creeper National Recreation Trail

Virginia Creeper National Recreation Trail

The Virginia Creeper National Recreation 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 Abingdon! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Virginia Creeper National Recreation 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.

Ellanor C. Lawrence Park

Centerville, VA

Ellanor C. Lawrence Park

Ellanor C. Lawrence Park is a dog-friendly, 650-acre park in Centerville, VA. The park has approximately four miles of trails for hiking, bird watching, jogging and walking in upland and bottomland forest and along meadows, one trail of which forms a loop around a large pond. Trail maps are available at the Walney Visitor Center. Please note that dogs are not permitted inside buildings.

Potomac Heritage Trail

Potomac Heritage Trail

The Potomac Heritage Trail is a pet-friendly, multi-use trail that's a great place to walk Fido in Arlington, VA! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Potomac Heritage 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.

Leesylvania State Park

Leesylvania State Park

Leesylvania State Park is a pet-friendly recreation area in Woodbridge, VA. The 556-acre park is nestled along the shore of Potomac River where Native Americans lived for thousands of years. Bring Fido out and spend the day on the trails or cool off in the water. There are also areas for picnicking, fishing and boating. Dogs must be leashed at the park.

Shenandoah National Park

Shenandoah National Park

Shenandoah National Park is a pet-friendly destination in Waynesboro, VA. Travel along the Skyline Drive National Scenic Byway and stop at one of the 75 scenic overlooks and enjoy over 500 trails. Of all the trails, fewer than 20 aren’t dog friendly. Check their website for a list of trails.

Mount Trashmore Park

Virginia Beach, VA

Mount Trashmore Park

Mount Trashmore Park is a dog-friendly recreation area in Virginia Beach, VA. Your leashed pup is welcome to explore 165 acres and see two man-made mountains of compacted layers of solid waste and clean soil. Amenities include a shared-use path, boardwalk, lawn games and pavilions.

Booker T Washington National Monument

Booker T Washington National Monument

Come experience history at the pet-friendly Booker T Washington National Monument in Hardy, VA. This is the birthplace of Booker T Washington, an influential man born into slavery who wrote important accounts of his time as a slave and the time directly after emancipation. Your leashed pup can join you while you explore the grounds, which include a couple of short trails, a picnic area and a farm area.

Mason Neck State Park

Mason Neck State Park

Mason Neck State Park features wooded trails and bay views in Lorton, VA. This pet-friendly recreation area features three miles of paved multi-use trails, a large picnic area, a playground and a car-top canoe launch. Pets are invited to enjoy the trails with you, but they must remain on a leash and be cleaned up after during their visit.

Lake Accotink Park

Springfield, VA

Lake Accotink Park

Lake Accotink Park is a pet-friendly public recreation area in Springfield, VA. The 493-acre park includes a 4-mile paved walking trail, a 55-acre lake for water sports, and lots of green space for picnics or relaxing by the lake. Dogs must be leashed and cleaned up after.

Crabtree Falls

Bring Fido to the pet-friendly and majestic Crabtree Falls, which is the highest vertical-drop cascading waterfall east of the Mississippi River, and is located in Montebello, VA. This waterfall features a series of five major cascades and a number of smaller ones that fall a total distance of 1,200 feet. The first overlook is just a few hundred feet from the upper parking lot along a gentle, paved trail, making it an excellent stopover for travelers of all ages and abilities. The more adventuresome hiker may continue along the 2.5-mile Crabtree Falls Trail to four other overlooks offering spectacular views of the falls and the Tye River Valley. Leashed dogs are welcome.

Manassas National Battlefield Park

Manassas National Battlefield Park

Dog-friendly Manassas National Battlefield Park, located north of Manassas, VA preserves the site of two major American Civil War battles. The peaceful Virginia countryside bore witness to clashes between the armies of the North (Union) and the South (Confederacy), and it was there that Confederate General Thomas J. Jackson acquired his nickname "Stonewall." Today, the National Battlefield Park provides the opportunity for visitors to explore the historic terrain where men fought and died more than a century ago. Bring Fido for a stroll on the historic grounds, which features historical structures, markers and statues.

State Arboretum of Virginia

State Arboretum of Virginia

Leashed dogs are welcome at the State Arboretum of Virginia in Boyce. There are several pet-friendly trails, two small lakes, beautiful meadows, a picnic area, and open areas to explore. The attraction is just off Route 50, West of Washington, past Middleburg.

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