Dog Friendly Hiking Trails in Gulf Shores, AL

There’s 1 dog-friendly hiking trail in Gulf Shores, and 5 more nearby. 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 Gulf Shores.

Gulf State Park

Gulf Shores, AL

Gulf State Park Gulf State Park is a dog-friendly park in Gulf Shores, AL, featuring 25 miles of paved trails for walking or biking. Rent a bike from the camp store. Dogs are welcome in most areas of the park as long as the dog is on a leash. Bike and horseback riding trails may not allow dogs for safety reasons. Dogs are not allowed in stores, food service areas, bathhouse, pool or swimming areas. Dogs can not be left unattended and will be confiscated if left in a hot car more than 30 minutes. See Details

Tarkiln Bayou Preserve State Park

Pensacola, FL

Tarkiln Bayou Preserve State Park Dogs are welcome at Tarkiln Bayou Preserve State Park in Pensacola, FL. The park stretches 4,000 acres and is home to several rare and endangered plants. You can bring Fido with you to enjoy the Tarkiln Bayou Trail, meandering through prairie, cypress, and titi forests, and leading to a scenic view. The area offers numerous benches and picnic tables around the park and along the trails to enjoy a spot of lunch with your pup. See Details

Hugh S. Branyon Backcountry Trail

Orange Beach, AL

Hugh S. Branyon Backcountry Trail Hugh S. Branyon Backcountry Trail in Orange Beach, AL is pet friendly. Located near Gulf Coast in Gulf State Park, this trail will take you and your pooch on a journey through nine different ecosystems across 28 miles. The diverse area includes longleaf sand ridges, oak maritime forest, dunes, pine flatwoods, freshwater marshes, and coastal hardwood swamps. Leashed pups must be kept close by because wildlife, such as snakes and alligators, can sometimes be found on the trail. See Details

Big Lagoon State Park

Pensacola, FL

Big Lagoon State Park Big Lagoon State Park in Pensacola, FL, is dog friendly. You can bring Fido with you to enjoy the tidal marshes, paddling routes, and to view the extensive variety of wildlife. There are five miles of hiking trails for you and Fido to enjoy together, as long as they are on a leash and you clean up after them. Take a break at one of the many picnic areas dotted around the park before checking out the amphitheater or one of the small, quiet beaches in the area. See Details

Graham Creek Nature Preserve

Foley, AL

Graham Creek Nature Preserve Graham Creek Nature Preserve in Foley, AL, spans over 600 acres and offers a rich mix of habitats (pine savannas, wetlands, and marshes) ideal for nature lovers and birders. Visitors can enjoy 10 miles of dog-friendly trails, including a boardwalk and ADA-accessible paths, kayak or canoe via a ramp and floating dock, or play three full disc golf courses. The preserve also features an archery park, outdoor classroom, interpretive center, pavilion and picnic areas. See Details

Robertsdale Trail

Robertsdale, AL

Robertsdale Trail The Robertsdale 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 Robertsdale! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Robertsdale 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

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