Dog Friendly Hiking Trails in Indiana

If your dog likes to ruff it, bring Fido hiking in Indiana. Our dog friendly hiking section includes everything from easy one-hour walks to fantastic overnight trips in Indiana that won’t be soon forgotten. Seriously, go take a hike!

Clifty Falls State Park

Madison, IN

Clifty Falls State Park Dogs are welcome at the pet-friendly Clifty Falls State Park in Madison, IN. You and Fido will discover Clifty Canyon, offering stunning scenery that can be viewed on one of the hiking trails that weaves around the park. There are 10 pet-friendly trails in total, varying from steep to easy and all offering a different adventure. Although the canyon is incredibly beautiful, the main attraction are the falls themselves. Dogs must remain on a leash under six feet and owners are reminded to clean up after their pets. See Details

Fort Harrison State Park

Indianapolis, IN

Fort Harrison State Park Fort Harrison State Park is dog-friendly. Formerly the site of Fort Benjamin Harrison, the park features a Citizen's Military Training Camp, Civilian Conservation Corps camp and a World War II prisoner of war camp. As well as being a wander back through time, there are plenty of trails you can actually wander with Fido to enjoy the natural beauty of the park. Pups are welcome on all of the trails, as long as they are on a leash under six feet and you clean up any mess after them. See Details

Spring Mill State Park

Mitchell, IN

Spring Mill State Park Dogs are welcome at Spring Mill State Park, a pet-friendly recreation area in Mitchell, IN. Back in the day, pioneers built gristmills, a wool mill, a saw mill, and a distillery in the area using the water flowing from cave springs to power them. You and Fido can enjoy wandering around the regenerated forest on the eight pet-friendly trails in the park, some of them leading to caves in the Spring Mill State Park and Cave River Valley Natural Area. See Details

Monon Trail

Indianapolis, IN

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. See Details

Pokagon State Park

Angola, IN

Pokagon State Park Dogs are welcome at pet-friendly Pokagon State Park in Angola, IN, where Native American heritage can be seen around every corner. Lake James and Snow Lake are next to the park and they provide great spots for pooches who love boating, swimming, and fishing. There are nine trails to enjoy in the area as well, varying from easy trails through pine trees, hardwood forest, and rolling land to rugged pathways through swamps and forests. See Details

Mounds State Park

Anderson, IN

Mounds State Park Leashed dogs are welcome at Mounds State Park, a pet-friendly historical park in Anderson, IN. This popular park is constructed around the sites of ten unique earthen mounds constructed by the Adena-Hopewell people. The largest is the Great Mound, which is said to have been constructed all the way back in 160 B.C. and was once used for religious ceremonies. There are also many trails you and Fido can explore throughout this park. See Details

Charlestown State Park

Charlestown, IN

Charlestown State Park Located in southern Indiana, the dog-friendly Charlestown State Park boasts stunning vistas of the Fourteenmile Creek valley and the Ohio River, featuring rugged hills and deep ravines. Hikers can explore Devonian fossil outcrops and karst sinkhole topography while observing 72 species of birds, including bluebirds, black vultures, and occasional bald eagles. The park offers eight hiking trails, picnic areas with shelters, fishing lakes, a children's playground, and a campground. Please remember to keep your pet on a 6-foot leash and clean up after them. See Details

Gabis Arboretum & Gardens

Valparaiso, IN

Gabis Arboretum & Gardens Connect with nature and Fido on the dog-friendly trails at Gabis Arboretum & Gardens in Valparaiso, IN. The Arboretum is part of the Purdue Northwest University and serves as a place for education, conservation and engagement. Please leash and clean up after your pets on the trails. See Details

Ox Bow Park

Goshen, IN

Ox Bow Park Ox Bow Park is a pet-friendly natural park in Goshen, IN, with camping shelters, an observation deck, sports courts, disc golf, and nature trails. Your pooch can join you on the trails and throughout the park located on the banks of Elkhart River. The pretty park is a lovely place to have a stroll with your leashed dog. A small entrance fee is required to gain access to Ox Bow Park. See Details

Prophetstown State Park

West Lafayette, IN

Prophetstown State Park Dog-friendly Prophetstown State Park is Indiana’s newest state park and located where the Tippecanoe River meets the Wabash near the town of Battle Ground northeast of Lafayette, IN. The park's landscape has been shaped by ice from glaciers, moving water, fire, and human hands that helped maintain the vast tall prairie grass. Leashed dogs can accompany you along 13 miles of hiking trails. See Details

Diana of the Dunes Dare

Gary, IN

Diana of the Dunes Dare Unleash your adventurous side and take on the Diana of the Dunes Dare. This pet-friendly hiking challenge follows the path of Chicago native Alice Mabel Gray, who left behind a career at the U.S. Naval Observatory to live in what is now Indiana Dunes National Park. This unusual lifestyle earned Alice the nickname Diana of the Dunes. Fido can tag along as you follow in Diana's footsteps, but dogs must be kept on a leash. See Details

Echo Hollow Nature Park

Plainfield, IN

Echo Hollow Nature Park Leashed dogs are welcome at Echo Hollow Nature Park, formerly known as Sodalis Nature Park, a pet-friendly natural space in Plainfield, IN. This scenic park offers nice walking paths around the catch-and-release pond. You and Fido can also enjoy the lovely picnic areas. See Details

Cowles Bog Trail

Dune Acres, IN

Cowles Bog Trail Designated as a National Natural Landmark, Cowles Bog Trail is a hiking path rich in plant diversity near Dune Acres. This 4.7-mile trail is located in Indiana Dunes National Park and is a popular destination for viewing Fall colors in the cooler months. Fido is welcome to explore the swamps, marshes, beaches and views of Lake Michigan along the hike, but dogs must be kept on a leash. See Details

Shakamak State Park

Jasonville, IN

Shakamak State Park Dogs are allowed Shakamak State Park in Jasonville, IN. This pet-friendly park is home to three man-made lakes and some shaded camping areas. There are seven different hiking trails located at the park, each one varying in difficulty and taking in different views. Most of the trails will lead you through the woods and alongside the water. Pets are welcome as long as they are on a leash under six feet and cleaned up after. See Details

Sisters of Saint Benedict Walking Paths

Ferdinand, IN

Sisters of Saint Benedict Walking Paths The Sisters of Saint Benedict walking paths are located on the grounds of the Monastery Immaculate Conception in Ferdinand, IN. Fido is welcome to join you for a serene stroll on the Grotto Hill and Labyrinth walking paths. There are benches and water fountains along the route. See Details

Harmonie State Park

New Harmony, IN

Harmonie State Park Harmonie State Park in New Harmony, IN is dog friendly. Located on the banks of a section of the 500-mile long Wabash River, this quintessential park is home to six different trails that lead to ravines, picnic areas, and quiet ponds full of interesting bugs and wildlife. You are welcome on the trails with Fido as you enjoy the wooded surroundings, but dogs must be leashed for the duration of your visit. See Details

The Virginia B. Fairbanks Art & Nature Park

Indianapolis, IN

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. See Details

Holliday Park

Indianapolis, IN

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. See Details

Brown County State Park

Nashville, IN

Brown County State Park Leashed dogs are welcome on pet-friendly trails and select campsites within Brown County State Park in Nashville, IN. Nicknamed the “Little Smokies” because of the area’s resemblance to the Great Smoky Mountains, Brown County encompasses nearly 16,000 acres of rugged hills, ridges and fog-shrouded ravines. See Details

Turkey Run State Park

Marshall, IN

Turkey Run State Park Turkey Run State Park in Marshall, IN is dog friendly. You and Fido are welcome to come and explore the sandstone ravines, aged forests, and scenic views of Sugar Creek. There are a number of popular trails dotted around the park that give lots of different perspectives of the beauty of the place, including a number that go through the old quarry. Dogs must be leashed and cleaned up after. See Details