Dog Friendly Hiking Trails in Stuart, VA

There are 6 dog-friendly hiking trails within 40 kilometres of Stuart. Use the links below to get an overview of each one, see pictures, print directions, and even read reviews from other dog owners. Coming from out of town? Get a discounted rate on pet friendly hotels in Stuart.

Pet Friendly Hanging Rock State Park
Hanging Rock State Park Located in Danbury, NC, Hanging Rock State Park is a pet-friendly recreation area boasting beautiful walking trails for you and Fido. While leashed pets are allowed in the park and at campsites, they are prohibited from the swim beach, inside buildings or in vacation cabins. Enjoy sweeping views at the summit, or let your dog cool off in one of the many waterfalls. See Details
Pet Friendly Nelson Acres
Nelson Acres Leashed dogs are welcome in the pet-friendly Nelson Acres recreation area in Pilot Mountain, NC. Visitors can enjoy a walking trail that spans just over three miles through the woods of this park or a cut-through path if looking for a shorter stroll. There are also five camping sites and a few picnic tables along the way. See Details
Buffalo Mountain Natural Area Preserve Buffalo Mountain Natural Area Preserve, located in Willis, VA, is dog friendly, as long as Fido is wearing a leash. The summit of Buffalo Mountain offers 360-degree views of Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains and also hosts many rare plants and animals. The hike to the top is only around a mile, so most levels of hiker should be able to enjoy the views with their leashed pups. To the north, you can see Sharp Top and Flat Top at the Peaks of Otter, and to the south, you can see Pilot Mountain in North Carolina. See Details
Jomeokee and Sassafras Trails Jomeokee and Sassafras Trail is a moderately easy, 1.5-mile hike in Pilot Mountain State Park that will take about 80 minutes to complete with Fido. These two dog-friendly trails offer great vantage points of Pinnacle, NC's 200-foot lone rock mountain. The Jomeokee circles the entire base of the mountain, while the Sassafras lets you get a look from a distance. Please note that dogs must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet. See Details
Lower Cascades Trail Lower Cascades Trail in Hanging Rock State Park, Walnut Cove, NC, offers a short, .4 mile, dog-friendly hike that leads to a beautiful waterfall. The trail is made up of gravel, dirt, and rock that leads to the edge of gorge before descending steep wooden and stone stairs to the base of the waterfall. See Details
Woodland Trail Woodland Trail is a pet-friendly pathway at the Spencer-Penn Centre. This winding pathway welcomes leashed dogs to enjoy its natural gems that include a place to meditate, a family space, an education station and a butterfly observation deck. Woodland Trail can be accessed Monday from 10am to 5pm and Tuesday through Friday from 8am to 5pm. See Details
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