Dog Friendly Hiking Trails in Orange City, FL

Blue Spring State Park is a pet-friendly recreation area in Orange City, FL. Bring your leashed pup with you while you stroll the Boardwalk Trail or unpaved Pine Island and Campground trails. The park features lush tropical trees and crystal blue waters, where you can discover manatees and other wildlife. Pets are also welcome in the camping area if you want to stay overnight. Please note that a day-use reservation is required to visit this park, except for pedestrians and bicyclists.

Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive is a scenic, pet-friendly route through Florida's backcountry. Administered by the local water board, this drive is open weekends & holidays for nature viewing. Check out the audio tour provided on their website to get an understanding of the ecology along the route.

Hontoon Island State Park is a pet-friendly island in DeLand, FL. You and Fido can only access this park by public ferry or private boat, so your pooch must be have their four sea legs ready. Once you're back on dry land, you can check out the eight miles of trails that weave around the island, including one that leads to Bear Tree Landing, the location of one of the largest oak trees on the Island. There are a number of picnic areas to enjoy on the island as well.

The Seminole Wekiva 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 Altamonte Springs! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Seminole Wekiva 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.

Spring Hammock Preserve in Longwood, FL, is pet friendly. Bring your pooch along to explore a boardwalk through cypress trees and more. The habitat created here provides a wonderful place for rare species of animal and plant to flourish. Leashed dogs are welcome, as long as they are well-behaved and cleaned up after.

The Cross Seminole Trail in Oviedo, FL, is pet friendly. This pedestrian, bicycle, and equestrian trail in Seminole County, Florida is located just north of Orlando. There's lots of awesome Florida landscape to experience on this pathway, including a portion of the Florida National Scenic Trail. Leashed dogs are welcome.

Bear Creek Nature Trail is a dog-friendly 0.9 mile trail in Winter Springs, FL, nestled between several subdivisions. Fido can join you as you walk along the trail that is parallel to Bear Creek. There are two small bridges to pass over and three picnic tables. Watch carefully for snakes and alligators!

The dog-friendly, historic De Leon Springs State Park in Florida is home to cool clear waters that are popular with anglers and swimmers, and winding trails through a lush subtropical forest. You can even grab a bite to eat at Sugar Mill Restaurant and eat it at one the picnic tables in the park. Leashed dogs are welcome to join their owners on the trails throughout the park, as long as they are cleaned up after. There is a fee per vehicle to enter the park.

Rock Springs Run State Reserve in Sorrento, FL, is dog friendly. You're welcome to bring your pooch with you to enjoy the reserve and the numerous trails in the area. There are 14 miles of hiking trails to enjoy together that take in the varied scenery, including sand pine scrub, pine flatwoods, bayheads, oak hammocks, and swamps. The pretty spring that surrounds the reserve can be viewed from these hiking trails.

Lower Wekiva River State Preserve in Apopka, FL, is a wonderful park for canoeing and swimming, though it can be crowded in summer. Leashed dogs are welcome in the preserve and on the pet-friendly trails. Please obey all posted signs regarding pets.

The Seminole Wekiva 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 Lake Mary! The map below shows a trailhead where you can pick up the Seminole Wekiva 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.

Bring Fido to the dog-friendly Crane's Roost Park in Altamonte Springs, FL. This 45-acre recreation area welcomes owners and their leashed pups on the paved pet walk path, a one-mile continuous walkway with benches and covered seating areas that circles the lake. Pets are prohibited in the Plaza and Amphitheater areas.

The West Orange 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 Apopka! The map below shows a trailhead where you can pick up the West Orange 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.

Lee P. Moore Park is a pet-friendly community hub located in Sanford, FL. Your leashed four-legged family member is welcome to join you as you explore the grounds. Amenities include green space, pavilions and a 1-mile paved path surrounded by trees to provide shade during the warmer months.

Dogs can join their owners at Little Big Econ State Forest in Geneva, FL, a pet-friendly 5,048-acre forest in Central Florida. Visitors can explore the natural surroundings while enjoying hiking, fishing, camping, biking, paddling, seasonal hunting, and more.

Black Bear Wilderness Area is a dog-friendly trail in Sanford, FL, offering a remote 7.1-mile loop along the St. Johns River. The trail follows historic levees through wetlands and cypress swamps, with boardwalks crossing wet areas. Dogs can explore this rugged trail with their owners, but rough terrain, flooding and limited emergency access should be considered.