Dog Friendly Hiking Trails in Hurlburt Field, FL

Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park, a former WWII gunnery and bombing practice range, is a dog-friendly natural area in Niceville, FL. Longleaf pines, some of which are over 300 years old, surround a number of the trails in the area, including the Red Cedar Trail that is lined with stunning red cedars; the Sand Pine Trail that follows the Eastern Shore of Puddin Head Stream; and the Rocky Bayou Trail that runs along the shoreline of the Bayou.

Walking trails. Beautiful spot with around 1-mile worth of hiking trails. Dogs must be on-leash. There are several garbage cans throughout the trail.

Dogs are welcome at Blackwater River State Park, a pet-friendly park in Milton, FL. Along the banks of this 56.6 mile river that starts in Alabama and ends at the Florida panhandle, sits this state park that offers you and Fido a number of forested nature trails to explore. Picnicking is one of the most popular activities in the area and offers you a chance to relax in picturesque surroundings when you're tired of stomping the trails. Fido is welcome to join you on campgrounds as well, but they aren't allowed on beaches or in the water.

Make a reservation to visit Henderson Beach State Park in Destin, FL, with Fido. Leashed dogs can explore the pet-friendly trails and campgrounds, though they aren't permitted on the beach. The park is open year-round and charges a vehicle entrance fee, but pedestrians and bicyclists can enter without a reservation.