Dog Friendly Hiking Trails in Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Arboretum & Botanical Gardens in Jacksonville, FL, is pet friendly. This 120-acre urban woodland is full of trails for you to explore and enjoy with your pooch. In addition, over 3 miles of rustic hiking trails wind quietly through a series of distinct ecological habitats. Chill out on one of the benches around the park, have a picnic and enjoy a day outside with your pup.

Walter Jones Historic Park is a pet-friendly park in Jacksonville, FL. See historic buildings on the St. John’s River with your pooch and take a stroll along the boardwalk.

Memorial Park is a pet-friendly community spot in Jacksonville, FL. Your leashed four-legged family member is welcome to tag along to explore the area. Enjoy a scenic trail along the water and ample open space, ideal for a picnic beneath the shade of a tree.

Richard H. 'Dick' Kravitz Regional Park, formerly known as Losco Regional Park, is a pet-friendly park in Jacksonville, FL. This city green space is dotted with picnic tables and grills, so you can hang out with your pooch and enjoy a BBQ together. Leashed dogs are welcome to explore the large unpaved trail alongside their owners.

The Jacksonville-Baldwin Rail 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 Jacksonville! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Jacksonville-Baldwin Rail 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.

Dogs are allowed at Pumpkin Hill Creek Preserve State Park in Jacksonville, FL. The area is known for offering Longleaf Pine ecosystems of sandhill and scrubby flatwoods, basin swamps, and salt marsh creeks. Fido can join you on the pet-friendly hiking trails, picnic areas, paved park roads, parking lots, and multi-use trails. Dogs are not allowed along the shoreline.

Big Talbot Island State Park is a pet-friendly island off the northeast coast of Jacksonville, FL. There's a huge variety of scenery to take in on the island and the best way to do this is on one of the many trails. You can also relax at one of the picnic areas on the island. Dogs are not allowed on the beaches.

Dogs are welcome at Little Talbot Island State Park in Jacksonville, FL, one of Florida's last remaining undeveloped barrier islands. You can bring Fido with you to enjoy the pet-friendly nature trails, hiking trails, paved roads, parking lots, campground, pavilions and picnic areas. One of the most popular trails is the Dune Ridge Trail Loop, winding four miles through dunes and marshes. Unfortunately, dogs are not permitted on beaches or in the waters around the island. This rule is to protect the wildlife in the area.

Dogs are welcome to join their owners at Yellow Bluff Fort Historic State Park in Jacksonville, FL. Previously an access route to East Florida during the civil war, the pet-friendly park now houses the remnants of the era, including an old encampment that you and Fido can picnic at together. The hiking trails, pavilions, paved park roads, parking lots and multi-use trails are all dog-friendly, as long as you keep Fido on a leash under six feet.

Leashed dogs are welcome at the pet-friendly Camp Chowenwaw Park in Green Cove Springs, FL. This 150-acre recreation area features a variety of amenities for two- and four-legged visitors, including hiking trails, fishing spots, a playground, kayak access, paddleboard rentals, a seasonal swimming pool, camping and more.

The dog-friendly Black Creek Trail is a multi-use trail that's a great place to walk Fido in Green Cove Springs! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Black Creek 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.

Dutton Island Preserve in Atlantic Beach, FL is dog friendly. The city's largest park welcomes leashed pets to join you on the 1.4 mile nature trail which offers beautiful waterway views. There are picnic benches dotted along the trail, but no restrooms at Dutton Island Preserve.

Black Creek Ravines Conservation Area in Middleburg, FL, offers a scenic and well-maintained hiking spot for dogs and their owners. With shaded pine flatwoods, sandhills, and open areas, visitors can enjoy steep ravines, unique seepage slopes, and stunning views of Black Creek. It's a peaceful and dog-friendly destination with many opportunities for wildlife sightings.

Enjoy waterfront strolls at the Kingsley East River Overlook, a pet-friendly pocket park in Orange Park overlooking the St. Johns River. This scenic seawall path features smooth sidewalks, grassy play areas, benches, free parking, and waste stations every 1/10 mile with bags and trash cans.