Dog Friendly Hiking Trails in Waynesboro, MS

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.

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.

Historic Blakeley State Park in Spanish Fort, AL, is a pristine 2100-acre recreation area that preserves the sites of Alabama's largest Civil War battle and other historic sites. This dog-friendly area is a stop on the Alabama Gulf Coastal Birding Trail and the Civil War Discovery Trail. Leashed dogs are welcome on the 12 miles of trails. There is a fee for entry.

Meaher State Park is a 1,327-acre recreation area in Spanish Fort, AL. It's situated in the wetlands of Mobile Bay and is a day-use, picnicking and scenic park with modern camping hook-ups for overnight visitors. A self-guided walk on two dog-friendly nature trails includes a boardwalk with an up-close view of the beautiful Mobile Delta. Bike and horseback riding trails may not allow dogs for safety reasons. Dogs are not allowed in stores, food service areas, bathhouses, pool or swimming areas. Dogs cannot be left unattended and will be confiscated if left in a hot car more than 30 minutes.

5 Rivers Delta Resource Center is a dog-friendly visitor center on the Mobile Bay Causeway in Spanish Fort, AL. The venue is located where the Mobile, Spanish, Tensaw, Apalachee and Blakeley rivers flow into Mobile Bay, with an exhibit hall, learning center, theater, gift shop and welcome center, walking trails, picnic areas, conference center and reception hall. In front of the gift shop there are marked walking trails identifying different plant and tree species. Perfect for a leisurely walk in the woods with the pooch.

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, other than the dog pond. Dogs can not be left unattended and will be confiscated if left in a hot car more than 30 minutes.

The Longleaf Trace 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 Hattiesburg! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Longleaf Trace. 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.

Paul B. Johnson State Park in Hattiesburg, MS, is pet friendly. You and Fido can explore the nature trails together, checking out long-leaf and loblolly pines, delicate dogwoods and ancient oaks along the way. Stay a little longer to eat lunch at the picnic tables and grills. Please note there is a fee to enter the park, and your furry friend is not allowed inside the splash pad.

Chickasabogue Park is an 1100-acre outdoor recreation facility and wildlife refuge in Prichard, AL. This pet-friendly park offers 17 miles of trails, a disc golf course and a campground.

Northlake Nature Center is a dog-friendly park in Mandeville, LA. Leashed dogs are welcome to join you on trails that lead through forested and swampy areas. There are three trails with scenic spots along the way: Eagle Trail Loop, North Loop, and South Loop. Trails range from .75 to 1.75 miles long. The Savanna Lake Trail is accessible from the North Loop Trail. Check the calendar on their website to find dog-friendly events.

Roosevelt State Park in Morton, MS, is dog friendly. You can bring Fido with you to enjoy the nature trails. One of them leads to a panoramic view of the Bienville National Forest at the scenic overlook. There is a fee to enter this park.

Langan Park is a pet-friendly, spacious spot with numerous paved walkways that welcomes leashed dogs in Mobile, AL. Plenty of shade, benches, swings, and many other amenities. Adjacent to the Mobile Museum of Art and close to the Mobile Botanical Gardens.

The Gulf Islands National Seashore in Ocean Springs, MS, is pet friendly. Leashed dogs are allowed on trails, multi-use paths and park roads. Owners can check Gulf Islands National Seashore's official website to find specific areas' operating hours and entrance fees.

Leashed dogs can join their humans on the pet-friendly walking areas at Long Beach Harbor in Long Beach, MS. You and Fido can enjoy the lovely harbor views and watch boats come in and out. Pets are not permitted in the main harbor house or on the swimming beaches or sand. Please remember to clean up after Fido.

Geri Moulton Children's Park is a large pet-friendly park on USA Children's and Women's Hospital grounds in Mobile, AL. The attraction has extensive paved walking trails and sculptures in a wooded setting that welcomes leashed dogs.

Washington Square is a pet-friendly community hub in downtown Mobile, AL. Leashed dogs can join you for a little exercise on the paved sidewalk trail that runs the park's perimeter.

John Slidell Park is a beautiful dog-friendly open area to walk Fido in Slidell, LA. The park has a 1.5 mile paved trail which is shaded. There are also ball fields and a picnic pavilion. Dogs must be leashed at John Slidell Park and are not permitted in the playground.

Clarkco State Park is a pet-friendly spot in Quitman, MS. You can Bring Fido to enjoy this 815-acre park, mainly consisting of rolling woodlands. Remember to bring your lunch when you explore, as there are several picnic tables just off the many nature trails that weave around the area. Dogs are welcome to join their owners on a leash, as long as all mess is cleaned up after them.

Bonita Lakes Park is a pet-friendly spot in Meridian, MS. The park is situated on three lakes with nature trails to enjoy with your furry friend. Please note that dogs are not allowed on the jogging/walking track, and there is a fee to enter.

Buccaneer State Park in Waveland, MS, is pet friendly. In 2005, Hurricane Katrina devastated this area, destroying nearly 8,000 trees. Although damage was done to the park, it's still a stunning place to take your pup for the day. You and Fido can jump on the 1.8-mile self-guided trail that weaves through the woods and takes you on a tour of the indigenous plants of the state.