Dog Friendly Hiking Trails in Wesley Chapel, NC

Reedy Creek Park and Nature Preserve has 10 miles of trails offering hikers and nature enthusiasts the opportunity to explore a variety of terrains while enjoying scenic views of the small lakes, forests, fields and streams. This pet-friendly preserve also has a dog park where pups can play off-leash. Dogs are welcome on preserve trails but must always remain on a 6-foot or shorter leash.

Anne Springs Close Greenway is a great place to spend an afternoon with Fido in Fort Mills, SC. Walk with your pup on one of the many pet-friendly trails. The nature preserve is 2,100 acres serve as a natural buffer from urban development and provides a wide-open space for countless activities. Keep your dog leashed while there.

Leashed pups can join you at Piedmont Medical Center Trail at Riverwalk, a pet-friendly paved trail in Rock Hill, SC. This scenic, 3.35-mile trail runs alongside the Catawba River, and provides an enjoyable location for walking, running and biking. Please note that this is a multi-use, shared trail and dogs must be kept on a short leash.

Leashed dogs can join their owners throughout the pet-friendly outdoor areas of Reed Gold Mine in Midland, NC, the site of the first documented gold discovery in the United States. Explore approximately three miles of trails through historic mining areas and archaeological sites, including a boardwalk overlooking Little Meadow Creek. Two-legged visitors can also tour the mine and try gold panning for an additional fee.

Landsford Canal State Park in Catawba, SC is pet friendly! You and Fido can enjoy the ingenuity which made the Catawba River commercially navigable in the early 1800s as you explore the remains of the historic canal system. Popular park activities include nature-watching, picnicking, fishing, hiking, canoeing, and kayaking. Dogs must be leashed at all times. Pets are not allowed in or around lodging facilities.

Manchester Meadows in Rock Hill, SC, offers a pet-friendly trail where leashed dogs can join their humans. The 1.1-mile loop meanders around the park's athletic fields and playground. There are also pavilions and a lake within the 70-acre recreation space.

Andrew Jackson State Park in Lancaster, SC is pet friendly. This 360-acre park was established to honor the seventh President of the United States, Andrew Jackson. The museum tells the story of Jackson's boyhood experiences during the Revolutionary War and highlights life in the South Carolina backcountry from Andrew Jackson's birth in 1767 until he left South Carolina in 1784. Recreational opportunities include a campground, fishing lake, picnic shelters and nature trails.

Colonel Francis Beatty Park is dog-friendly! This park in Matthews, NC allows dogs on the trails. There is also a creek and a lake for you and Fido to enjoy.

Lyndsay Pettus Greenway in Lancaster, SC, is a dog-friendly trail featuring over two miles of scenic pathways, including asphalt, a boardwalk and a 0.3-mile natural path near the Nature Pavilion. Along the way, visitors can explore public art tunnels, environmental interpretive signs and a brochure kiosk. Parking is available on Meeting Street, Roddey and Forest Drive.

Mint Hill Founders Park in Charlotte, NC, is a pet-friendly community hub covering 28 acres. It features a dog park, over a mile of hiking trails, and the largest playground in Mecklenburg County, complete with separate areas for toddlers and inclusive features for children with special needs.

The Charlotte Trolley Trail (Charlotte Trolley Rail-with-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 Charlotte! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Charlotte Trolley Trail (Charlotte Trolley Rail-with-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.

Renaissance Park in Charlotte, NC, is pet friendly. Hiking and biking trails, a disc golf course, sports courts, and athletic fields are some of the amenities available to parkgoers in this outdoor recreation area. A dog park is also available; however, please note that outside the designated area, pets must be on a leash, and owners are encouraged to be mindful of fellow visitors when navigating the narrow paths.

Walter Y Elisha Park is a dog-friendly park located in Fort Mill, SC. The 12 acres of recreational area is home to the town's annual Strawberry Festival and also boasts walking paths, a playground and a large, grassy area.

Romare Bearden Park is a pet-friendly public park in downtown Charlotte dedicated to the African-American artist, Romare Bearden. Bring your pooch for a walk on the winding trails that weave around this 5.4-acre public park with amazing sculptures on show. Leashed dogs are welcome, as long as all mess is cleaned up after them.