Dog-Friendly Activities Near GAD Airport

Noccalula Falls Park, located in Gadsden, AL, is home to a beautiful waterfall with dog-friendly trails through Black Creek Gorge. Over five miles of paved walking trails wind through the park proper starting at the Admissions Pavilion. Visitors can also enjoy the Black Creek Trail - a 1.7-mile crushed stone path that leads down from Noccalula Falls campground to Black Creek Road. The trail starts at Noccalula Falls Wedding Chapel.

Bark Park is located behind the Gadsden Mall in Gadsden, AL, just inside the entrance to the James D. Martin Wildlife Park. The Bark Park is designed to allow pups to exercise and play off-leash; and there are different areas set aside for large dogs and small dogs. Each park has water facilities for the dogs, and seating for their humans.

Petro Gadsden is a pet-friendly travel center in Gadsden, AL. It has a Popeyes, Starbucks, Country Store and Travel Store, as well as grab-and-go snacks, drinks and essentials. This location has a dedicated area for pets that need some exercise or a rest break. Waste bags and trash receptacles are also available for easy cleanup. TA and Petro Travel Stores also carry a variety of pet care products.