Dog Friendly Hiking Trails in Jefferson, MD

There are 2 dog-friendly hiking trails in Jefferson, and 25 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 Jefferson.

Gathland State Park

Jefferson, MD

Gathland State Park As you hike the Appalachian Trail, take a break to explore dog-friendly Gathland State Park at the Crampton's Gap Trailhead in Jefferson, MD. Leashed dogs are welcome throughout the historic park, so you and Fido can explore the War Correspondent's Arch, the South Mountain Battlefield, and a picnic at the pavilion. See Details

Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park

Jefferson, MD

Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park The Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park is a multi-use trail preserved from a historic canal towpath that's a great place to walk Fido in Tuscarora! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park. 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

Cunningham Falls State Park

Thurmont, MD

Cunningham Falls State Park Cunningham Falls State Park is a dog-friendly destination in Thurmont, MD. Located in the picturesque Catoctin Mountains, the park is split into two different sections: William Houck Area and Manor Area. You can bring Fido with you to many of the campgrounds, on the trails, and in all of the day-use areas if they are on a leash under six feet and all mess is cleaned up after them. Pets are not permitted on the sandy portion of the beach and lake from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. See Details

Washington Monument State Park

Middletown, MD

Washington Monument State Park Washington Monument State Park is a dog-friendly recreational area in Middletown, MD. You and Fido can hop on a section of the Appalachian Trail to get to the centerpiece of the park, Washington Monument, the first completed monument in George Washington's memory. Dogs are welcome to join their owners on a leash under six feet, as long as owners clean up any mess after them. See Details

Seneca Creek State Park

Gaithersburg, MD

Seneca Creek State Park Leashed dogs are allowed at Seneca Creek State Park, consisting of 6,300 acres that extend along 14 scenic miles of Seneca Creek towards the Potomac River in Gaithersburg, MD. There's an astonishing 50 miles of hiking trails around this pet-friendly park for you and Fido to enjoy, and one of the main attractions of the park is the 90-acre Clopper Lake surrounded by forests and fields. See Details

C&O Canal Lock

Williamsport, MD

C&O Canal Lock C&O Canal Lock is a pet-friendly towpath in Williamsport, MD. Fido can join you for a walk along the levy, which is relatively flat and offers both, paved and gravel walkways. It's a great place to take a stroll with your pup or relax outside and take in the scenery. Dogs are welcome as long as they're leashed and cleaned up after. See Details

Washington and Old Dominion Railroad Regional Park (W&OD)

Purcellville, VA

Washington and Old Dominion Railroad Regional Park (W&OD) The Washington and Old Dominion Railroad Regional Park (W&OD) 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 Purcellville! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Washington and Old Dominion Railroad Regional Park (W&OD). 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

River & Trail Outfitters

Knoxville, MD

River & Trail Outfitters River & Trail Outfitters allows well-behaved pups on select pet-friendly trips in Knoxville, MD. Fido is welcome to join you on the Shenandoah Mellow Tubing, Park and Paddle, and Kayaking on the Potomac. Two and three-day canoe trips are also available. Bring a life vest for your furry friend and communicate with their team to ensure you reserve the correct equipment. See Details

Gambrill State Park

Frederick, MD

Gambrill State Park Gambrill State Park is a dog-friendly destination where Fido is invited to hike with you in Frederick, MD. In addition to the trails, leashed pups are also welcome in the day-use areas with picnic shelters and in the many campgrounds dotted around the park. Located on the ridge of the Catoctin Mountains, the park's 16 miles of trails weave around woodlands taking you to beautiful overlooks of prairies and farmland for miles around. See Details

South Mountain State Battlefield

Middletown, MD

South Mountain State Battlefield South Mountain State Battlefield is a pet-friendly attraction in Middletown. This park commemorates the battleground where the first major Civil War battle took place in Maryland. Located along the gaps of South Mountain, you and your leashed pup can jump on the Appalachian Trail and check out the only place in the country where it intersects with a battleground. The rest of the park is made up of diverse farm and forestland. See Details

Black Hill Regional Park

Boyds, MD

Black Hill Regional Park Bring your leashed dog for a hike on over 20 miles of pet-friendly trails at Black Hill Regional Dog Park in Boyds, MD. This regional park, located along Little Seneca Lake, also features picnic shelters, a playground and a half-acre fenced dog park. See Details

Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park

Dickerson, MD

Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park The Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park is a multi-use trail preserved from a historic canal towpath that's a great place to walk Fido in Dickerson! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park. 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

Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park

Poolesville, MD

Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park The Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park is a multi-use trail preserved from a historic canal towpath that's a great place to walk Fido in Poolesville! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park. 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

Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park

Williamsport, MD

Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park The Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park is a multi-use trail preserved from a historic canal towpath that's a great place to walk Fido in Williamsport! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park. 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

Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park

Brunswick, MD

Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park The Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park is a multi-use trail preserved from a historic canal towpath that's a great place to walk Fido in Brunswick! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park. 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

Bloody Lane Trail

Sharpsburg, MD

Bloody Lane Trail Bloody Lane Trail at Antietam National Battlefield is a pet-friendly destination in Sharpsburg, MD. The pathway is where the bloodiest battle of the Civil War is said to have taken place. Bring your pooch along this haunted pathway and feel the presence of the young soldiers who lost their lives in this very spot. Leashed dogs are welcome on the trail, but they're not allowed in the cemetery or inside buildings within the park. See Details

Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park

Sharpsburg, MD

Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park The Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park is a multi-use trail preserved from a historic canal towpath that's a great place to walk Fido in Sharpsburg! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park. 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

Ridge Road Recreational Park

Germantown, MD

Ridge Road Recreational Park Ridge Road Recreational Park is a dog-friendly destination in Germantown, MD. This community park features athletic fields, a playground, picnic shelters, and a network of hard and natural-surface trails on 56 acres of land. Leashed dogs are welcome to enjoy a walk or a picnic with you, and there's even a fenced dog park on site for pups to enjoy some off-leash exercise. See Details

George C. Marshall International Center

Leesburg, VA

George C. Marshall International Center Fido is welcome to join you for a stroll at George C. Marshall International Center, a pet-friendly area in Leesburg, VA. Enjoy seeing the 19th-century house, Dodona Manor, and exploring the gardens with your furry friend. Dogs are not permitted in any buildings. See Details

Monocacy National Battlefield

Frederick, MD

Monocacy National Battlefield Bring Fido to Monocacy National Battlefield in Frederick, MD. Leashed dogs are invited to explore this outdoor recreation area's historic, pet-friendly grounds, which is said to have saved Washington, D.C., in 1864. While pets are permitted to stroll along walking trails with you, note that they aren't allowed inside any buildings. See Details