There are 3 dog-friendly hiking trails in Zionsville, and 30 more nearby. 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 Zionsville.
Eagle Creek Park
Eagle Creek Park is a pet-friendly park devoted entirely to nature in Indianapolis, IN. The park encompasses 1,400 acres of water and 3,900 acres of forest, and leashed dogs are welcome to join you to explore numerous hiking trails. If Fido is looking for off-leash play, you can head over to the Gordon Gilmer Canine Companion Zone and let him loose in the spacious, fully-fenced area. A daily or annual fee is required for entry from Indy Parks and Recreation.
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Browning Marsh
Take Fido to explore the more than 40 acres that make up Browning Marsh in Zionsville, IN. The area features a plethora of natural beauty and is home to native, endangered plant life. You and Fido can hop on one of the pet-friendly hiking trails and discover the multiple types of wetlands featured in the area including wet prairie, emergent marsh and forested wetlands.
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Starkey Nature Park
Leashed dogs are welcome to visit Starkey Nature Park in Zionville, IN. This 80-acre, pet-friendly park features trails to explore, nature watching, picnic tables and more.
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Big-4 Rail Trail (Zionsville)
The Big-4 Rail Trail (Zionsville) 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 Zionsville! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Big-4 Rail Trail (Zionsville)/Nancy Burton Memorial Park/Dave Brown Rail Trail. Rails-to-Trails Conservancy has generously provided map data for this trail to BringFido for informational purposes only.
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Eagles Crest Nature Preserve
Eagles Crest Nature Preserve in Indianapolis, IN, offers a moderately challenging, dog-friendly loop trail. To find the trail, park near the Eagle’s Crest rental house and walk east past it toward the edge of the woods. The trail is open year round.
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Monon Trail
Bring your dog along to explore the Monon Trail, a converted railway that winds for 26 miles through Indianapolis, connecting Sheridan, Carmel and other smaller communities along the way. The paved, dog-friendly trail welcomes Fido on a leash, as long as they are cleaned up after. The trail can be accessed from sunrise to sunset.
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The Virginia B. Fairbanks Art & Nature Park
Bring Fido along for a bit of outdoor art and culture at The Virginia B. Fairbanks Art & Nature Park in Indianapolis, IN. At this dog-friendly park, you and your furry best friend can enjoy magnificent art, delight in a lakeside picnic lunch and walk the many trails through this beautiful oasis. Just remember to keep your pup leashed and clean up after him during your visit.
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Holliday Park
Bring Fido to hike the dog-friendly trail winding through Holliday Park in Indianapolis, IN. This beautiful 94-acre park gives access to the White River and is popular with families, photographers and walkers.
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Central Canal Towpath
The Central Canal Towpath is a multi-use trail preserved from a historic canal towpath that's a great place to walk Fido in Indianapolis! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the 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.
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Marott Woods Nature Preserve
Visitors can experience a protected piece of nature in an urban environment at Marott Woods Nature Preserve in Indianapolis, IN. The preserve offers unpaved, dog-friendly walking trails through its 99.2 acres of old-growth hardwoods and wildflowers.
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Indianapolis Art Center Artspark
Leashed pups are welcome at Indianapolis Art Center Artspark in Indianapolis. This pet-friendly art space brings art, artists and the community together through interactive sculptures in an open–air setting. You and Fido can explore the 9.5-acres of interactive sculptures designed to stimulate all the senses.
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Indianapolis Cultural Trail
Leashed dogs are welcome on the pet-friendly Indianapolis Cultural Trail in Indianapolis. The pathway seamlessly connects neighborhoods, cultural districts and entertainment amenities while serving as the downtown hub for central Indiana’s vast greenway system. Remember to clean up after Fido and watch out for bikers that also frequent the trail.
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White River State Park
White River State Park is a pet-friendly recreational area in Indianapolis, IN. These 250 acres include trails, greenspaces, waterways, a butterfly sanctuary and views of the downtown skyline. Fido is welcome to join you as you explore the Urban Wilderness Trail as long as he is leashed.
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Central Park
Central Park is a pet-friendly community hub in Carmel, IN. Fido is welcome to tag along as you explore the 159-acre park that provides endless recreation opportunities. These activities include an off-leash dog park, greenspace, picnic shelter, fishing and walking paths. There are over six miles of trails that are soft surfaces or paved that wind through native prairies, wetlands and woodlands.
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Burnett Woods Nature Preserve
Escape the city life without having to take a road trip. Dog-friendly Burnett Woods Nature Preserve is located near the Avon Light and Life Church in Avon, IN and offers over 60 acres of mature woodlands to explore. You and Fido can take a stroll on the 1.5-mile hiking trail that is well-known for its wildflowers in the spring and fall foliage.
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Oliver's Woods Nature Preserve
You and Fido can escape the hustle and bustle of the city without having to take a road trip. Oliver's Woods Nature Preserve is a 50-acre nature preserve located in Indianapolis, IN. The preserve features a dog-friendly hiking trail that meanders through a variety of native plant life and offers views of White River.
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Cool Creek Park Nature Center
Leashed dogs are allowed at Cool Creek Park Nature Center, a pet-friendly park in Carmel, IN. This natural-science center offers seasonal and educational exhibits on habitat preservation and local wildlife. You're welcome to bring your pup on the 4-miles of nature trails that wind around the outdoor space. Please remember to bring waste bags and clean up after Fido during your visit.
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Town Run Trail Park
Fido is welcome to join you at the pet-friendly Town Run Trail Park in Indianapolis, IN. This park features seven miles of trails for you to enjoy with your pup. This area is also used for mountain biking and the trail changes direction based on the day of the week, so be sure to check the signage when you enter the park.
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Flowing Well Park
Flowing Well Park is a dog-friendly recreational area in Carmel, IN. The 15-acre park includes a 1-mile nature trail that winds through the woods along the creek. Your pup is welcome to wade in the water to cool off. There is also an artesian well, “Old Faithful”, where many visitors fill up their own empty water jugs. Keep Fido leashed and clean up after him.
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Wallace F Holladay Nature Preserve
You and Fido can spend a day exploring the more than 50 acres that make up Wallace F Holladay Nature Preserve in Indianapolis, IN. The area has a dog-friendly walking path and offers a few water features with a couple of ponds and access to Flynn Creek. The land at Wallace F Holladay Nature Preserve helps protect the endangered Indiana bat.
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