Dog Friendly Hiking Trails Near Capitol Square, Columbus, OH, US

The Scioto Mile is a dog-friendly pathway stretching along the riverfront, from the vibrant Arena District on the north end to the natural beauty of the Whittier Peninsula on the south, in downtown Columbus, OH. Comprised of more than 175 acres of lush parkland, fountains, scenic overlooks and a riverfront promenade, leashed dogs are welcome to join you, except for around the Scioto Mile Fountain.

Scioto Audubon Metro Park is a unique, pet-friendly park in Columbus, OH. Situated along the Scioto River, this 120-acre recreation area features trails, an obstacle course and three picnic shelters. Leashed dogs are welcome to join you for a walk or an afternoon picnic, and there's also a fenced dog park for some off-leash exercise.

Scioto Greenway Trail is a pet-friendly path in Columbus, OH. Bring your leashed pooch for a walk alongside the Scioto River on this paved trail. Spanning just over 12 miles in length, the greenway is a great way to make it between five parks situated across the city. Dog owners are reminded to clean up any mess that is left behind by their pups.

The Downtown Connector Trail (Columbus) is a multi-use trail that's a great place to walk Fido in Columbus! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Downtown Connector Trail (Columbus). 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.