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Dog Friendly Hiking Trails in Ohio

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

Pet Friendly Hocking Hills State Park

Hocking Hills State Park

Hocking Hills State Park

The dog-friendly Hocking Hills State Park in Logan, OH is a perfect place to spend a day in the great outdoors. Leashed dogs are welcome to join their humans in most of the areas of the park. The park occupies 2,330 acres and provides a great opportunity to explore miles of trails with Fido. Natural features include towering cliffs, deep gorges, caves, and waterfalls, while man-made features include picnic areas, restrooms, campgrounds, and more.

Pet Friendly Smale Riverfront Park

Smale Riverfront Park

Smale Riverfront Park

Leashed dogs are welcome to join their humans at Smale Riverfront Park in Cincinnati, OH. This dog-friendly recreation area includes trails, a labyrinth, gardens, fountains, a carousel, an esplanade, benches, swings and more. Please clean up after your pets.

Ash Cave

South Bloomingville, OH

The Ash Cave hiking trails are a pet-friendly attraction in South Bloomingville, OH. The terrain is varied, but experienced pooch hikers won’t have much trouble with the relatively short hikes, both only a half mile in length. The low trail is handicap accessible. Ash Cave itself is the largest recess cave east of the Mississippi and flows into a runoff waterfall.

The Scioto Mile

The Scioto Mile

The Scioto Mile is a dog-friendly pathway stretching along the riverfront, from the vibrant Arena District on the north end to the natural beauty of the Whittier Peninsula on the south, in downtown Columbus, OH. Comprised of more than 175 acres of lush parkland, fountains, scenic overlooks and a riverfront promenade, leashed dogs are welcome to join you, except for around the Scioto Mile Fountain.

Cedar Falls

Cedar Falls is a dog-friendly attraction at Hocking Hills State Park in Logan, OH. You and your dog can view the wonderful waterfall from a viewing area at the bottom of Democracy Steps, created by Akio Hizume. Dogs are welcome, as long as they are on a leash and all mess is cleaned up after them.

East Harbor State Park

Lakeside Marblehead, OH

East Harbor State Park

East Harbor State Park is a dog-friendly recreation area in Lakeside Marblehead, OH. Leashed dogs are welcome to join their humans on more than ten miles of trails at this 1831-acre park on the shores of Lake Erie. Recreation opportunities include boating, fishing, swimming, camping, hiking and picnicking.

Oak Openings Preserve Metropark

Oak Openings Preserve Metropark

Oak Openings Preserve Metropark in Whitehouse, OH is a pet-friendly recreation area, where leashed dogs are welcome to enjoy more than 70 miles of trails with you. Soak up the beauty of nature at this 5,000-acre regional park full of rare, exotic plants and trees.

Findley State Park

Findley State Park

Findley State Park in Wellington, OH, is pet friendly. This 838-acre forested park is home to hiking and mountain biking trails, a boating lake and campsites. Leashed dogs are welcome to join their owners for a stroll in this recreation area to enjoy the beautiful views.

Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge

Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge

Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge, a pet-friendly attraction spanning over 8,000 acres of wetlands, grasslands and forests, provides vital habitat for migratory birds, resident wildlife and endangered species in Oak Harbor, OH. Whether drawn to the woods or open marshes, the refuge offers a chance to disconnect from daily stresses and immerse yourself in nature's beauty. Fido is welcome to explore alongside you on a leash.

Mosquito Lake State Park

Mosquito Lake State Park

Dog-friendly Mosquito Lake State Park in Cortland, OH, occupies nearly 2,500 acres of mature woodlands and expansive marshes. The park is popular with tourists and locals seeking to hunt, fish, hike, camp and cross-country ski. Leashed dogs are welcome throughout the park, hiking trails and campground sites. Lastly, a visit to this park wouldn't be complete for Fido without a stop at the Cooperation Station Dog Park, a 5-acre off-leash area.

Ault Park

Bring Fido to Ault Park, a well-known, pet-friendly outdoor recreation area in Cincinnati, OH. This 224-acre park features an array of visitor amenities, including a playground, walking trails, landscaped gardens and panoramic overlooks. Note that dogs aren't permitted in the gardens of the Great Lawn, and owners must pick up after their owners.

Nelson-Kennedy Ledges State Park

Garrettsville, OH

Nelson-Kennedy Ledges State Park

Nelson-Kennedy Ledges State Park in Garrettsville, OH promises a unique outdoor experience for dogs and their owners, boasting breathtaking cliffs, cascading waterfalls and distinctive rock formations. Traverse, dog-friendly scenic trails include Devil's Icebox and Goldhunters Cave, which are recommended for experiences adventurers. When you're ready for a break, there are picnic spots and open grassy lawns to relax with fido.

Scout Dog Park at Pierce Park

Scout Dog Park at Pierce Park

Scout Dog Park can be found at Pierce Park in Xenia, OH. This off-leash recreation space features two acres for Fido to play and socialize with his pet companions. There are two separate spaces, one for small and one for large dogs, and a water fountain for dogs.

Gallant Woods Preserve

Gallant Woods Preserve

Leashed dogs are welcome on pet-friendly trails that wind through the woods, meadows and wetlands at Gallant Woods Preserve. This 231-acre park in Delaware, OH features picnic tables, restrooms, shelters, and hiking and jogging trails for you and Fido to explore.

Dog Park at Shawnee State Park

West Portsmouth, OH

Dog Park at Shawnee State Park

Shawnee State Park's dog park can be found at the Campground & Marina entrance in West Portsmouth, OH. It's a great spot for Fido to run, play and socialize with other dogs in the community! The park is fully fenced and includes separate areas for large and small dogs, each with agility equipment, doggy playgrounds, benches, waste stations, and water access.

Jaycee Howe Road Park

Jaycee Howe Road Park

Four-legged friends are invited to join their owners at the Jaycee Howe Road Park in Tallmadge, OH. This 32-acre outdoor recreation space features a range of activities for the whole family, including a softball field, playground, open-air pavilion and dog park. Dogs must be leashed unless they are within the designated dog park area.

Rocky River Reservation

North Olmsted, OH

Rocky River Reservation

Dogs are welcome to join their humans on the pet-friendly trails which wind through the Rocky River Reservation in North Olmsted, OH. Natural features of the park include shale cliffs, meadows, wetlands, floodplain forests, wildlife and many bird species. Dogs must always be leashed, and you must clean up after your pets.

Mill Creek Park

Mill Creek Park

Pets are welcome on leash at the dog-friendly Mill Creek Park. This huge Youngstown, OH, recreation area includes many trails, historic log cabins, a gorgeous rose garden, wildlife and wide open spaces.

Old Man's Cave

Old Man's Cave in Logan, OH, is pet friendly. One of Ohio's most popular natural attractions allows dogs on a leash to explore the natural rock formation. You can wander the trails around the cavern and head inside to check out the cascading waterfalls too.

Swan Creek Preserve Metropark

Swan Creek Preserve Metropark

Swan Creek Preserve Metropark is a pet-friendly recreation area in Toledo, OH. You and Fido are welcome to enjoy a walk or a picnic together while discovering a remarkable quantity of wildlife, from migratory birds to deer, fox, and raccoon. Pets are welcome on a leash.

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