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    Dog Friendly Hiking Trails in Simmons Gap, VA

    There are 12 dog-friendly hiking trails within 40 kilometres of Simmons Gap. 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 Simmons Gap.

    Pet Friendly Crozet Railroad Tunnel

    Crozet Railroad Tunnel

    Afton, VA
    Crozet Railroad Tunnel Crozet Railroad Tunnel is a dog-friendly activity in Afton, VA, that is a 4.5 mile trail in its entirety. Start at either trailhead (address will take you to the east trailhead). There are information markers along the trail so you can learn all about the tunnel and the surrounding area. After the first half mile you'll be at the entrance to an old railroad tunnel. BRING A FLASHLIGHT OR HEADLAMP! You and Fido can walk the 1-mile tunnel and continue on or turn around. Dogs must be on a leash. The trail leading up to the tunnel is quite wide so plenty of space. Inside the tunnel is a bit narrower but easily manageable. See Details
    Pet Friendly Thomas Jefferson's Monticello

    Thomas Jefferson's Monticello

    Charlottesville, VA
    Thomas Jefferson's Monticello Thomas Jefferson's Monticello is a historic, pet-friendly attraction in Charlottesville, VA. For almost 100 years, Monticello has been maintained and kept open to the public by the Thomas Jefferson Foundation. Explore the grounds and trails with your leashed pup, including Mulberry Row, the main street of the 5,000-acre Monticello plantation. See Details

    Preddy Creek Park

    Charlottesville, VA
    Preddy Creek Park Preddy Creek Park is a pet-friendly recreational spot in Charlottesville, VA. Fido is welcome to explore the 571-acre park with you but must remain on a leash. There are over 16 miles of trails for hiking that are also heavily used by mountain bikers or horseback riding. See Details

    Rose River Falls

    Syria, VA
    Rose River Falls Rose River Falls is a pet-friendly destination within Shenandoah National Park in Syria, VA. During your adventure, you and your leashed furry friend will come across a dazzling 67-foot waterfall. The trail is 4 miles long and is rated moderate. See Details

    Elk Run Trails

    Elkton, VA
    Elk Run Trails Leashed dogs are welcome at Elk Run Trails, a pet-friendly outdoor space in Elkton, VA. Located behind the Elkton Area Community Center, you and Fido can explore these well-marked, dirt trails through the woods along Elk Run River. See Details

    Shenandoah National Park

    Waynesboro, VA
    Shenandoah National Park Shenandoah National Park is a pet-friendly destination in Waynesboro, VA. Travel along the Skyline Drive National Scenic Byway and stop at one of the 75 scenic overlooks and enjoy over 500 trails. Out of all the trails, less than 20 do not allow your furry friend. Please refer to their website below for the list. See Details

    Ridgeview Park

    Waynesboro, VA
    Ridgeview Park Ridgeview Park is a dog-friendly, 85-acre park in Waynesboro, VA with a tree-lined path along the South River. The park also features gardens and nature trails. Bring a picnic to share with Fido in the picnic shelter or spread a blanket on the grass! The park is open from sunrise to sunset. See Details

    Shenandoah National Park

    Elkton, VA
    Shenandoah National Park Shenandoah National Park is a pet-friendly destination in Elkton, VA. Travel along the Skyline Drive National Scenic Byway to Waynesboro, stop at one of the 75 scenic overlooks and enjoy over 500 trails. Out of all the trails, less than 20 do not allow your furry friend. Please refer to their website below for the list. See Details

    Shenandoah National Park

    Stanley, VA
    Shenandoah National Park The pet-friendly Shenandoah National Park covers 200,000 breathtaking acres of land, and is home to towering trees, wandering deer, birds in flight, and multiple visitor centers, with one located in Stanley, VA. This recreation spot allows dogs on most trails and in campgrounds. Pets must be on leashes of six feet or less at all times. See Details

    Rife Park

    Waynesboro, VA
    Rife Park Rife Park is a small, dog-friendly park in Waynesboro, VA where you can explore parts of the Waynesboro Water Trail in the South River by boat. The park features a boat ramp, picnic tables, and fishing, and is open from sunrise to sunset See Details

    Edith J. Carrier Arboretum

    Harrisonburg, VA
    Edith J. Carrier Arboretum Edith J. Carrier Arboretum in Harrisonburg, VA, offers dog-friendly walking paths. Located on James Madison University campus, leashed pets are welcome to explore the botanical gardens, trails and forests. See Details

    South River Greenway Trail

    Waynesboro, VA
    South River Greenway Trail The dog-friendly South River Greenway runs for 1.2 miles along the South River from the Loth Springs Parking area on Arch Avenue, behind the YMCA, to the Port Republic neighborhood. Parking at this end is available at the Shiloh Baptist Church auxiliary parking lot right at the trail head. There is also parking available downtown at the Arch Avenue Parking Lot and the Invista lot. Dogs should remain on a leash. See Details
    Simmons Gap, VA, US