Dog Friendly Hiking Trails in Rutledge, AL

Here are the dog-friendly hiking trails closest to Rutledge. Use the links below to get an overview of each one, see pictures, print directions, and even read reviews from other dog owners.

Falling Waters State Park

Chipley, FL

Falling Waters State Park Falling Waters State Park in Chipley, FL, is home to Florida's largest waterfall. You and Fido can walk on the dog-friendly Sink Hole Trail to get to the crashing waters of the stunning waterfall. Additionally, there are three short nature trails that feature the differing scenery in the park. See Details

Tarkiln Bayou Preserve State Park

Pensacola, FL

Tarkiln Bayou Preserve State Park Dogs are welcome at Tarkiln Bayou Preserve State Park in Pensacola, FL. The park stretches 4,000 acres and is home to several rare and endangered plants. You can bring Fido with you to enjoy the Tarkiln Bayou Trail, meandering through prairie, cypress, and titi forests, and leading to a scenic view. The area offers numerous benches and picnic tables around the park and along the trails to enjoy a spot of lunch with your pup. See Details

Gulf State Park

Gulf Shores, AL

Gulf State Park Gulf State Park is a dog-friendly park in Gulf Shores, AL, featuring 25 miles of paved trails for walking or biking. Rent a bike from the camp store. Dogs are welcome in most areas of the park as long as the dog is on a leash. Bike and horseback riding trails may not allow dogs for safety reasons. Dogs are not allowed in stores, food service areas, bathhouse, pool or swimming areas. Dogs can not be left unattended and will be confiscated if left in a hot car more than 30 minutes. See Details

Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park

Niceville, FL

Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park, a former WWII gunnery and bombing practice range, is a dog-friendly natural area in Niceville, FL. Longleaf pines, some of which are over 300 years old, surround a number of the trails in the area, including the Red Cedar Trail that is lined with stunning red cedars; the Sand Pine Trail that follows the Eastern Shore of Puddin Head Stream; and the Rocky Bayou Trail that runs along the shoreline of the Bayou. See Details

Conservation Park

Panama City Beach, FL

Conservation Park Conservation Park in Panama City Beach, FL, offers 24 miles of pet-friendly trails and over a mile of boardwalks on 2900 acres, perfect for hikers, bikers, and nature lovers. Trails range from less than one mile up to 11 miles, and there are 12 trails to choose from. Parking, picnic tables, and restrooms are available at the trail head. Pets must be kept on a leash at all times. Humans should always clean up after their canine companions. See Details

Wind Creek State Park

Alexander City, AL

Wind Creek State Park Wind Creek State Park is a dog-friendly state park and trail in Alexander City, AL. Fido is welcome to join you on-leash to explore the hiking trails of the park, in addition to a variety of other outdoor activities like a viewing of the Piedmont Plateau, or the Lake Martin Amphitheater. Dogs are also welcome at the campsites and two cabins for an additional fee. See Details

Old Cahawba Archaeological Park

Orrville, AL

Old Cahawba Archaeological Park Old Cahawba Archaeological Park is a dog-friendly historical site and area of interest in Orrville, AL. Cahawba was once Alabama's state capital from 1819-1826 and became a ghost town shortly after the Civil War. Leashed dogs are welcome to accompany you to explore the ruins and walk throughout this interpretive park. The park has 5 miles of walking trails to enjoy and owners are asked to please clean up after their pet. See Details

Lakepoint State Park

Eufaula, AL

Lakepoint State Park Lakepoint State Park is a dog-friendly park located on the banks of the 45,000-acre Lake Eufaula in Ufaula, AL. It offers a variety of amenities and activities where Fido can tag along, including hiking trails, fishing, boating, wildlife and bird watching, camping, and picnic areas. Dogs are welcome in most parks as long as the dog is on a leash. Bike and horseback riding trails may not allow dogs for safety reasons. See Details

Arcadia Mill

Milton, FL

Arcadia Mill Arcadia Mill in Milton, FL is pet friendly. Fido is welcome to join you for a walk on a variety of great easy trails and the boardwalk. There are lots of trees, which provide shade on sunny days. See Details

Frank Jackson State Park

Opp, AL

Frank Jackson State Park Frank Jackson State Park is a dog-friendly, 2,050-acre park located near Opp, AL. This large park is a hot spot for anglers thanks to its main attraction, the 1,000-acre Lake Jackson. In addition to outstanding fishing, the park also features picnic areas, lakefront RV camping with cable TV hookups, a modern bathhouse, a boardwalk leading to an island in the lake, and more than three miles of walking trails. Dogs are welcome in most areas of the park as long as they are leashed. Bike and horseback riding trails may not allow dogs for safety reasons. Dogs are not allowed in stores, food service areas, bathhouse, pool or swimming areas. Dogs can not be left unattended and will be confiscated if left in a hot car. See Details

Lynn Haven Bayou Park & Preserve

Lynn Haven, FL

Lynn Haven Bayou Park & Preserve Lynn Haven Bayou Park & Preserve is a 98-acre, pet-friendly recreation space in Lynn Haven, FL, featuring on-leash trails, picnic pavilions, gazebos, and scenic overlooks. Other amenities include ADA restrooms, a kayak launch, outdoor classroom, playground, fitness trails, and an 18-hole disc golf course. See Details

Providence Canyon State Park

Lumpkin, GA

Providence Canyon State Park Dogs are welcome at Providence Canyon State Park in Lumpkin, GA. You can bring Fido with you to enjoy more than 10 miles of pet-friendly trails that delve into Georgia's 'Little Grand Canyon'. The colorful canyons are an unusual natural phenomenon that are well worth the visit. If you don't fancy too much walking, you can enjoy the picnic areas as well. Visitors are warned to be careful of the trails in certain weather as the ground can erode and become treacherous. See Details

Flat Rock Park

Columbus, GA

Flat Rock Park Flat Rock Park in Columbus, GA, is home to a lovely creek, mountain biking, frisbee golf, picnic tables, grills, playgrounds and more. The pet-friendly main trail is about 2.3 miles around with scenery for you and Fido to enjoy. There are also several smaller trails that break off of the main trail. See Details

Topsail Hill Preserve State Park

Santa Rosa Beach, FL

Topsail Hill Preserve State Park Dogs are welcome at Topsail Hill Preserve State Parkin Santa Rosa Beach, FL, named after the sand dunes in the area which supposedly have the appearance of boat sails dipping up and down. Unfortunately, Fido isn't welcome on the beaches or in any of the cabins at the park, but you can take Fido with you to enjoy the pet-friendly old-growth pine forests, sandy scrub land, dunes, and wetlands on one of the many hiking trails. There are ten miles of pathways that weave around the area and you can access all of the trail heads from the main car park. See Details

Callaway Resort & Gardens

Pine Mountain, GA

Callaway Resort & Gardens Callaway Resort & Gardens in Pine Mountain, GA, is pet friendly. This recreational area combines four seasons of adventure, relaxation, and fun among breathtaking landscape, which you can enjoy with your leashed pup. Take in the vibrant blossoms of Spring on over 2,500 spectacular acres. Laze the Summer days away or try your hand at watersports on Robin Lake, featuring the world’s largest man-made white sand beach. See Details

Ponce de Leon Springs State Park

Ponce De Leon, FL

Ponce de Leon Springs State Park Leashed dogs are welcome at the pet-friendly Ponce de Leon Springs State Park in Ponce De Leon, FL. The most popular activities at the park are picnicking and walking the two self-guided nature trails, Sandy Creek and Spring Run, both of which go through a hardwood forest. There's plenty of other wildlife in the area to enjoy, including plenty of different types of bird. Please note that pets are not permitted in swimming areas. See Details

Leslie Porter Wayside Park

Lynn Haven, FL

Leslie Porter Wayside Park Leslie Porter Wayside Park is a beautiful, dog-friendly spot near the water in Lynn Haven, FL. Enjoy a variety of amenities, including picnic benches, a boat ramp, a small beach, kids’ play areas, public restrooms and a long walking bridge with scenic views. It's a great place for a family outing or a peaceful walk with your pup. See Details

Chewacla State Park

Auburn, AL

Chewacla State Park Chewacla State Park in Auburn, AL, offers a variety of dog-friendly trails for you to explore with your pup. With loop trails that take less than 30 minutes to complete and out-and-back trails that take more than an hour, this park offers something for every hiking ability. Dogs are welcome in most park areas as long as the dog is on a leash. Bike and horseback riding trails may not allow dogs for safety reasons. Dogs are not allowed in stores, food service areas, bathhouse, pool or swimming areas. Don't leave Fido unattended in a car or he may be confiscated. See Details

Chattahoochee Riverwalk (Columbus)

Columbus, GA

Chattahoochee Riverwalk (Columbus) The Chattahoochee Riverwalk (Columbus) 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 Columbus! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Chattahoochee Riverwalk (Columbus). 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

Hugh S. Branyon Backcountry Trail

Orange Beach, AL

Hugh S. Branyon Backcountry Trail Hugh S. Branyon Backcountry Trail in Orange Beach, AL is pet friendly. Located near Gulf Coast in Gulf State Park, this trail will take you and your pooch on a journey through nine different ecosystems across 28 miles. The diverse area includes longleaf sand ridges, oak maritime forest, dunes, pine flatwoods, freshwater marshes, and coastal hardwood swamps. Leashed pups must be kept close by because wildlife, such as snakes and alligators, can sometimes be found on the trail. See Details