Best North Carolina Hikes for the pup

Best places to get good exercise in the woods above the clouds and with the dogs.

Hanging Rock State Park, Eno River State Park, Clemmons Educational State Forest, Harris Lake County Park, Raven Rock State Park, Annie Louise Wilkerson, MD Nature Preserve Park, Falls Lake Dam Recreation Area, Jordan Lake New Hope Boat Ramp, William B. Umstead State Park

• Hanging Rock State Park, United States

  
  crazylynch1427

  I’ve been here quite a few times. The short but steep trail to hanging rock itself is often crowded but the other trails to cooks wall or mores trail are less crowded and have beautiful views as well

• Eno River State Park in Durham, United States

  
  crazylynch1427

  I’ve only explored one place here so far and it was a cute trail

• Clemmons Educational State Forest, United States

  
  crazylynch1427

  During the summer there is a trail called the watershed trail that is very pretty and long. It floods during the winter unfortunately. There are other trails but easier and often more family orientated.

• Harris Lake County Park, United States

  
  crazylynch1427

  There’s a nice loop here that runs mostly along the water. There is a nuclear plant near by that can make it a little sketchy feeling but I try to ignore it. Life is short!

• Raven Rock State Park, United States

  
  crazylynch1427

  It’s a nice park that gets busy quick but has a good length of trails to keep you busy.

• Annie Louise Wilkerson, MD Nature Preserve Park in Raleigh, United States

  
  crazylynch1427

  This is a very cute place to bring kids but there’s also a trail that extends along the water and meets the falls dam which is usually very quiet.

• Falls Lake Dam Recreation Area in Wake Forest, United States

  
  crazylynch1427

  When you first pull into this park there are more trails to the left and right of the road that are a little less known and very secluded but even just walking the path down the dam is peaceful.

• Jordan Lake New Hope Boat Ramp, United States

  crazylynch1427

  This trail has two options; one being longer and is a great spot to be by the water. There are also some roads that can give you a good exercise too!

• William B. Umstead State Park in Cary, United States

  
  crazylynch1427

  I like the south entrance a lot but there is a few ways to get into the park when it’s busy.