Dog Friendly Hiking Trails in Shiloh, NC

Dismal Swamp State Park is a pet-friendly recreation area offering 20 miles of trails and a 2,000-foot boardwalk overlooking the Great Dismal Swamp. Dogs are allowed on all routes in this South Mills, NC, park as long as they remain leashed. Bike and boat rentals are available through the park as well. Please visit their website for current prices.

Heritage Park at the Whalehead Club in Corolla, NC, is pet friendly! Also known as Historic Corolla Park, this beautiful space on the Currituck Sound welcomes leashed dogs to explore with their owners. Set on 39 pristine acres in Historic Corolla, the Whalehead is a beautifully restored 1920s-era Art Nouveau-style mansion listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Leashed dogs are welcome on the pet-friendly Fenwick-Hollowell Wetlands Trail at the College of The Albemarle in Elizabeth City, NC. This peaceful path surrounds the campus, offering scenic views of wildlife, perfect for a walk with your pup.

Mackay Island National Wildlife Refuge is a pet-friendly area spanning from Knotts Island, NC up to Virginia Beach. Its' goal is to protect migratory birds and endangered species, attracting tens of thousands of ducks in winter and diverse marsh birds in summer, with 187 bird species recorded. Offering serene escapes and recreational activities like photography and birding, it's a haven for reconnecting with nature alongside your four-legged companion.