Dog Friendly Hiking Trails in Fort White, FL

Ichetucknee Springs State Park in Fort White, FL is a 2,669-acre park which welcomes Fido along three dog-friendly trails. Leashed dogs are permitted only on the Trestle Point and Pine Ridge trails located at the north end, and the Discovery Trail which is situated behind the visitor center at the south end. Fido can also accompany you to picnic areas, but must be supervised. Pet owners are reminded that dogs are not permitted on the trails that lead to the springs or river, or in the water.

Leashed dogs are allowed to join their owners at O'Leno State Park in High Springs, FL. You and Fido can enjoy the park’s picnic area that overlooks the Santa Fe River or hike one of the diverse, pet-friendly hiking trails, including the River Trail, the Limestone Trail, and Parener’s Branch. The varied scenery switches between hardwood hammock, limestone outcrop, and pine forest. Unfortunately, pets are not allowed in the youth areas, primitive campsite, group camp, swimming area, or buildings.

Dogs are allowed at San Felasco Hammock Preserve State Park in Gainesville, FL, one of the few remaining hardwood forests in the state. The park features several dog-friendly trails, including three accessible from the San Felasco hiking trailhead, making it an excellent spot for nature viewing and walking your dog. Please note only the south trailhead is pet friendly.

Otter Springs Park in Trenton, FL, has a nature trail open to visitors with leashed dogs. Located in a campground, this pet-friendly park features a 2.9-mile south trail and a 3.1-mile north trail that offer scenic views of the Suwannee River.

Dogs are allowed at the Dudley Farm Historic State Park in Newberry, FL, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Owners and their pups are allowed in the visitor center area to learn about its operations, which date back to the 1850s. Unfortunately, your pooch isn't allowed on the farmstead itself due to the livestock and to preserve the old buildings.

Leashed dogs are welcome on the pet-friendly walking trail at Troy Spring State Park in Branford, FL. This half-mile nature trail weaves through dense hardwood forest and next to two small ponds. Dogs are also permitted in the shaded picnic area under a canopy of trees. While this state park is known for the 70-foot deep spring, unfortunately dogs are not permitted in the water or in any of the park's buildings.

The Suwannee River Greenway at Branford is a dog-friendly hiking route in Branford, FL, and 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 Branford! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Suwannee River Greenway at Branford. 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.