Dog Friendly Hiking Trails in Avondale, PA

There are 26 dog-friendly hiking trails within 40 kilometres of Avondale. 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 Avondale.

Sadsbury Woods Preserve

Coatesville, PA

Sadsbury Woods Preserve Bring Fido to explore the dog-friendly Sadsbury Woods Preserve in Coatesville, PA. This 508-acre park is the largest remaining unfragmented woodland in Chester County. Dogs are welcome as long as their humans keep them leashed at all times and pick up after them. See Details

Chester Valley Trail

Malvern, PA

Chester Valley Trail The Chester Valley 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 Malvern! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Chester Valley 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

Swamp Forest Trail

Bear, DE

Swamp Forest Trail Fido is welcome on The Swamp Forest Trail at dog-friendly Lums Pond State Park in Bear, DE. This popular trail offers visitors the chance to wander through the swampy undergrowth and through the tall trees without getting their feet or paws wet. The boardwalk that weaves through the forest is a popular adventure spot for cyclists, so keep an eye out for them as you explore with your pup. See Details

Ben Cardin C&D Canal Trail

Chesapeake City, MD

Ben Cardin C&D Canal Trail Exercise with your pup on the Ben Cardin C&D Canal Trail, a dog-friendly pathway in Chesapeake City, MD. This asphalt path is nice to bike, hike, run or walk while you enjoy a view of the waterfront. The trail is 1.8 miles and considered an easy walk. The trailhead is located on the trail's western end at the base of Lock Street. From there, the paved pathway runs along the waterfront to the Delaware border. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash. See Details

Elk Neck State Forest

North East, MD

Elk Neck State Forest Leashed pets are welcome at the pet-friendly Elk Neck State Forest in North East, MD. The 3,571-acre outdoor recreation area features an array of amenities for visitors, from a shooting range and hiking to mountain biking and horseback riding. Owners are asked to pick up any waste left behind by their pets. See Details

Fair Hill Natural Resources Management Area

Elkton, MD

Fair Hill Natural Resources Management Area Fair Hill Natural Resources Management Area is a dog-friendly recreation space in Elkton, MD. Furry friends are invited to join their owners at this park, which spans 5,656 acres and features an array of walking trails winding through the woods and passing through Big Elk Creek. Keep an eye out for bikers and fellow hikers on some of the narrow paths. See Details