Dog Friendly Hiking Trails in Raleigh, NC

There are 13 dog-friendly hiking trails in Raleigh. 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 Raleigh.

American Tobacco Trail (Durham County)

Durham, NC

American Tobacco Trail (Durham County) The American Tobacco Trail (Durham County) 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 Durham! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the American Tobacco Trail (Durham County). 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

Woodland Nature Trail

Wake Forest, NC

Woodland Nature Trail Woodland Nature Trail is an easy, seasonal, dog-friendly 0.75-mile hike in Falls Lake State Recreation Area in Wake Forest, NC. Make sure to pack some food to enjoy before or after your walk at Picnic Area 1, located right by the trailhead. This bike-free trail offers beautiful colors, with blooming flowers in the spring and changing leaves in the fall. Please note that dogs must be no longer than 6 feet on a leash. See Details

Company Mill Trail

Cary, NC

Company Mill Trail Company Mill Loop is a moderately difficult 5.8-mile pet-friendly hike in William B. Umstead State Park in Cary, NC. With Fido, this hike will take about three hours to complete. This loop path begins at the same trailhead as the Inspiration Trail. Enjoy the serenity of this horse and bike-free course as you wind through woods and cross over creeks with your leashed dog. See Details

Bass Lake Outfall Greenway

Holly Springs, NC

Bass Lake Outfall Greenway Grab Fido's leash and head out for a stroll along Bass Lake Outfall Greenway, a dog-friendly trail located in Holly Springs, NC. The greenway trail connects Bass Lake Park and Womble Park. The paved trail is a popular spot for jogging, biking and dog walking. Please leash and clean up after your pets on the path. See Details

Hunter Street Park

Apex, NC

Hunter Street Park Hunter Street Park is a dog-friendly recreation area in Apex, NC. This 12-acre community park features an off-leash dog park, softball and baseball fields, batting cages, a multipurpose turf field, a skate park, a playground and much more. Fido must remain leashed while strolling on the walking paths with his owners until he enters the designated off-leash space. See Details

Clemmons Educational State Forest

Clayton, NC

Clemmons Educational State Forest Clemmons Educational State Forest is a pet-friendly recreation area in Clayton, NC. It offers a distinctive outdoor experience with pine stands, hardwoods, streams, and rock formations, accessible via well-marked trails educational exhibits along the way. Visiting dogs must be on a leash and under direct control at all times. See Details

American Tobacco Trail

Apex, NC

American Tobacco Trail The American Tobacco 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 Apex! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the American Tobacco 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. See Details