Dog Friendly Hiking Trails in Mappsville, VA

Island Nature Trail in Chincoteague, VA, has a short accessible paved loop for leashed dogs. The pet-friendly portion is located on the south side of Hallie Whealton Smith Drive with an accessible 0.7 mile long paved loop path complete with benches and an interpretive sign display. Pets on leashes are allowed along this portion of the trail only (Fido isn't permitted on the north side). Dogs cannot be left in a vehicle during your visit.

Bring Fido to E.A. Vaughn Wildlife Management Area (WMA) near Girdletree, MD. Dogs and their owners are invited to explore the park's forests, fields, and marshes to hunt, view wildlife, hike, fish or camp overnight. During your visit, dogs must be leashed, and owners must clean up after their pets.

Fairmount Wildlife Management Area (WMA) near Salisbury, MD, is dog-friendly. More than 4,000 acres of marshland make this a large place to explore and watch wildlife with your four-legged companion. Amenities of the park include hiking, photography, hunting and more. During your visit, dogs must be leashed, and owners must clean up after their pets.