Dog-Friendly Activities Near Brevard College, NC, US

D.D. Bullwinkel's Outdoors is a dog-friendly outfitter in Brevard, NC. The store has every piece of gear you could possibly need for your next adventure. Leashed dogs are welcome to join you as you browse their selection of hiking, camping, climbing, and travel accessories.

Brevard Dog Park is a dog-friendly 2.7-acre park in Brevard, NC, with separate fenced areas for small and large dogs. There is a shelter where people can sit while their dogs play, benches, shade trees, water fountains for pups and people, and dog waste bags. There is also a walking trail adjacent to the park. The park does sometimes have standing water, so be prepared if your dog enjoys getting excessively muddy! The park is still being developed and plans are being made to remedy the issue.

Moore Cove Falls Trail is pet-friendly. This 1.2-mile trail leads to a 50ft high waterfall that pours over a rock overhang. Leashed dogs are welcome to join you on this easy trail that has high and low options depending on the hiker. Dog owners are reminded to clean up any mess that is left behind.

Transylvania Habitat for Humanity is a dog-friendly thrift store in Brevard, NC. With over 40,000 square feet of bargains, you will surely find a treasure in this wonderful store. Leashed dogs are welcome inside to shop alongside of you. Funds raised with your purchase helps Habitat for Humanity build homes for low income families in Transylvania County.

White Squirrel Shoppe is a dog-friendly store in Brevard, NC. The city is famed for their white squirrels, hence the name of this novelty shop. The store is stocked with items that are fun to wear, novelty merchandise, ornaments, magnets and items for the back yard that are based on the local critter. Dogs are welcome inside, where they'll be rewarded with a lovely dog treat. Just make sure you don't let Fido chase the squirrels.

Bring Fido to the pet-friendly Hunters & Gatherers in Brevard, NC. Owners and their well-behaved, leashed pups are invited inside this local shop, which offers handmade crafts, including pottery, leather goods, and more. You can also enjoy coffee or beer inside at the country's smallest bar.

Bring Fido along for a walk on the Coontree Loop Trail in Brevard, NC. It's a moderately easy, 3.7 mile hike in Pisgah National Forest that will take about 2 hours to complete with Fido. Fall on this trail offers a cornucopia of color as the leaves changes color, and early spring affords the opportunity to see ridge-top views through trees that have not yet bloomed. Please note that dogs must be leashed between April 1 and August 15, but must be under voice control at all times.

Pack up the whole family for a trip to Sliding Rock, a popular swimming hole in Pisgah Forest, NC. The area features a natural rock water slide that is a part of the Chattooga River in the pet-friendly Pisgah National Forest. Please note that Sliding Rock is a popular destination and can get busy during the summer months and weekends. Visitor limits are enforced. Dogs are allowed in the area but must be on a leash and cannot slide.

Fido can join you on the dog-friendly Cat Gap Loop in Brevard, NC. It's a moderately easy, 5 mile hike in Pisgah National Forest that will take about 3 hours to complete with Fido. Your dog will love this gentle trail that has plenty of water around with its rivers, streams, cascades, and puddles. During the spring and summer, enjoy the many wildflowers along the trail.

Leashed dogs are welcome at the outdoor Brevard Flea Market. Open every Saturday from Spring through Fall, from 8am to 2pm. Free admission.

Farmhouse Foliage is a pet-friendly plant shop in the Mountain Plaza center of Brevard, NC. Bring Fido along as you shop for plants, home décor, and bulk eco-friendly cleaning supplies. Note that your dog is allowed inside and out but must be leashed and watched so that they do not chew any plants.