Dog Friendly Hiking Trails in Franklinton, NC

There are 14 dog-friendly hiking trails within 40 kilometres of Franklinton. 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 Franklinton.

Pet Friendly North Carolina Museum of Art
North Carolina Museum of Art North Carolina Museum of Art in Raleigh, NC, is pet friendly! There are 2.2 miles of trails that weave around the hilly park. Along the way, you and your leashed pup will come across a number of interesting sculptures. In addition, there are several doggie waste stations and water fountains along the trails. See Details
Pet Friendly Falls Lake Trail (Mountains-to-Sea Trail)
Falls Lake Trail (Mountains-to-Sea Trail) The Falls Lake Trail is a pet-friendly part of the Mountains-to-Sea Trail in Wake Forest, NC. This hiking path in the Falls Lake State Recreation Area can be easily accessed at the Falls Lake Dam information center, Blue Jay Point County Park, Shinleaf access, the Falls Lake Park office and Rolling View access. Please note that dogs must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet. See Details
Granville Athletic Park - Jonesland Environmental Preserve Dog-friendly Granville Athletic Park in Oxford, NC, is a fun place to get fresh air and enjoy the great outdoors. There are three miles of paved walking trails, the longest loop being 1.2 miles. There is also a large picnic shelter, restrooms, a playground and ample parking. All dogs must be on a leash no longer than six feet, and you must pick up after your pet. They do not supply bags, but there are many trashcans to dispose of your dog's waste. See Details
Horseshoe Farm Nature Preserve Right next to the Neuse River, you'll find the Horseshoe Farm Nature Preserve, a dog-friendly attraction featuring 146 acres of land in Wake Forest, NC. Bring Fido to a place of great natural beauty, abundant wildlife and rich heritage. The preserve sits on a U-shaped piece of land and has excellent wood trails. If your pup tags along, please keep him leashed and pick up after him. See Details
Neuse River Greenway Bring your pup to the Neuse River Greenway, a paved pet-friendly trail spanning 27.5 miles in Raleigh, NC. You and Fido can experience scenic views of the water, walk the winding boardwalk through the wetlands and view historical sights. This trail is a segment of the Mountains-to-Sea Trail, a long-distance trail that runs across North Carolina from the Great Smoky Mountains to the Outer Banks. Please keep your dog leashed at all times. See Details
Sal's Branch Trail Sal's Branch Trail is an easy, 2.75 mile hike that will take about 1.5 hours to complete with Fido. Located within Umstead Park, this dog-friendly trail is a nice retreat for city dwellers. Bikes are not allowed on this trail, so you will have plenty of room to stay by your pup. Please note that dogs must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet. See Details
Lake Lynn Community Center Lake Lynn Community Center is a community center where the greenway trails are dog-friendly. Dogs are not allowed inside of the community center, fitness center, or courts. This community center provides the community with 2.8 miles of trails around Lake Lynn, for your leashed dogs to hike, walk, jog, and run with you. See Details
Woodland Nature Trail Woodland Nature Trail is an easy, seasonal, dog-friendly 0.75-mile hike in Falls Lake State Recreation Area in Wake Forest, NC. Make sure to pack some food to enjoy before or after your walk at Picnic Area 1, located right by the trailhead. This bike-free trail offers beautiful colors, with blooming flowers in the spring and changing leaves in the fall. Please note that dogs must be no longer than 6 feet on a leash. See Details
Lake Devin Park Lake Devin Park is a stocked public fishing lake and dog-friendly recreation area in Oxford, NC. The park features 2.5 miles of easy-to-moderate trails with overlooks and picnic areas. Visitors can also enjoy an outdoor volleyball net, horseshoe pit, fishing pier and boat ramp. Dogs are allowed but must always be on a leash and under control. View their website for information and regulations about fishing, boating, and other activities in the park. See Details
Baileywick Park Baileywick Park is a dog-friendly park and trail in Raleigh, NC where Fido is welcome to join you. All dogs must be on a 6-ft leash while on trails. There is a paved walking trail that begins at the Baileywick Road entrance to the park and loops behind the playground to the parking lot to enjoy. Restroom facilities are on site, but you will want to make sure to bring bottled water and bowl for your pup for drinking water. See Details
Louisburg Bike Trail The dog-friendly Louisburg Bike 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 Louisburg! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Louisburg Bike 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
Fox Pond Park Dog-friendly Fox Pond Park is a large open area serving the community of Henderson, NC. There are tennis courts, softball/baseball fields, a playground, picnic areas, nature trails, and a dog park. Share an afternoon picnic with your canine companion or enjoy a casual stroll along the edge of Fox Reservoir. To satisfy Fido's appetite for excitement, head to Pawesome Park and round off the day with off-leash play. See Details
Shelley Lake Park Leashed dogs are welcome to join you at the pet-friendly Shelley Lake Park in Raleigh, NC. Enjoy walking the 2 miles of paved trails around the scenic lake. This park also features a playground, fishing and basketball courts. Please clean up after your pets. See Details
William B. Umstead State Park William B. Umstead State Park, a dog-friendly recreation area near Raleigh, NC, offers a serene escape from urban life with extensive hiking trails, three fishing lakes, and picnic shelters near both entrances. Camping is also available along Crabtree Creek. Pets are welcome on leashes throughout the park but are not allowed inside buildings or cabins. See Details
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