Dog Friendly Hiking Trails in Trenton, FL

Otter Springs Park in Trenton, FL, has a nature trail open to visitors with leashed dogs. Located in a campground, this pet-friendly park features a 2.9-mile south trail and a 3.1-mile north trail that offer scenic views of the Suwannee River.

The Nature Coast State 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 Trenton! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Nature Coast State 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.

Leashed dogs are allowed to join their owners at O'Leno State Park in High Springs, FL. You and Fido can enjoy the park’s picnic area that overlooks the Santa Fe River or hike one of the diverse, pet-friendly hiking trails, including the River Trail, the Limestone Trail, and Parener’s Branch. The varied scenery switches between hardwood hammock, limestone outcrop, and pine forest. Unfortunately, pets are not allowed in the youth areas, primitive campsite, group camp, swimming area, or buildings.

Dogs are welcome at Fanning Springs State Park in Florida. Although Fido isn't welcome in the water, you can explore the dog-friendly nature trail together and check out the wildlife and habitats that exist on the banks of the 246-mile long Suwannee River. There is an entrance fee per vehicle.

Manatee Springs State Park in Chiefland, FL, is dog friendly. Unfortunately, Fido is not welcome on the boardwalks that make this park famous, but that doesn't mean they can't have a great time in this interesting area! There are 8.5 miles of nature trails in the area, so you can explore the cypress swamps, sinkhole ponds and uplands together and there's even a safe connection to the 32-mile Nature Coast State Trail if you're hungry for more. Dogs on a leash under six-feet can also wade into the spring run at the canoe launch with their owners, but are not permitted in buildings or the swimming area.

The Nature Coast State 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 Chiefland! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Nature Coast State 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.

The Nature Coast State 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 Old Town! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Nature Coast State Trail. Rails-to-Trails Conservancy has generously provided map data for this trail to Bring Fido for informational purposes only.

Dogs are allowed at the Dudley Farm Historic State Park in Newberry, FL, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Owners and their pups are allowed in the visitor center area to learn about its operations, which date back to the 1850s. Unfortunately, your pooch isn't allowed on the farmstead itself due to the livestock and to preserve the old buildings.

The Nature Coast State Trail in Fanning Springs, FL, formerly the Atlantic Coastline Railroad, is dog friendly. Encompassing 32 miles of Florida's beautiful Nature Coast region, this state trail is just a stone's throw from Fanning Springs and Manatee Springs State Parks. Fido is welcome to join you on the trail as long as they are on a leash under six-feet. Dog owners are asked to walk on the edge to allow other users to pass freely around them.