Dog Friendly Hiking Trails in Oldfort, TN

Leashed dogs are welcome at Fort Mountain State Park, a pet-friendly natural space in Chatsworth, GA, that was home to the Cherokee Nation for hundreds of years. You and Fido can explore over 50-miles of trails that are also popular with horseback riders and mountain bikers.

Red Clay State Historic Park in Cleveland, TN, is around 263 acres of trails, forested ridges and pasture land, and a great location for walking and hiking with Fido! There are also streams and the Blue Hole Spring which was used by the Cherokee. This pet-friendly park includes historic buildings, a museum and gift shop. In addition, it is a certified interpretive site on the Trail of Tears.

Leashed dogs are allowed to join their humans in the pet-friendly outdoor spaces at Chief Vann House State Historic Site in Chatsworth, GA. The main attraction of the state park is the towering brick residence with huge white pillars. Although Fido can't go inside the building, you can enjoy the half mile nature trail that takes in some of the land surrounding it. You can also explore all other trails in the park and the scenic picnic areas.

Two- and four-legged friends are welcome to explore the Roadrunner Trail System on the Dalton State campus in Dalton, GA. During a visit, the general public can traverse the woods on interconnected paths along Rocky Face Ridge during a visit. The system offers trails of different difficulties, so hikers should ensure Fido is ready for any adventure.

Benton Falls Trail is a dog-friendly hike in Tennessee located within Cherokee National Forest. The falls are a great place to visit with your pup to check out the water cascading over the rocks. You can bring Fido to enjoy the 3-mile path, as long as they are on a leash and all mess is cleaned up after them.

The Benton MacKaye Trail is an almost 300-mile-long pet-friendly trail that winds through Georgia, Tennessee and North Carolina. Along the way, hikers on the BMT can explore varied trails that feature ridgeline views, mountain stream crossings, abundant wildflowers and more in the Southern Appalachian Mountains. Leashed dogs are welcome on a number of BMTA dog-friendly hikes.