Hello fellow pet lovers, I was wondering if there are any trails in South Walton, preferably off 30A, that are dog friendly? In previous years, I bought a license to walk them on the beach, but I am rethinking this now. Any trail suggestions? TIA
Some parks are dog friendly on a leash. I'm not sure which in SoWal but it's listed on the state park website on each park's page. But even so I would only take a dog on a trail in aprak on north side of 30A if allowed.Generally state parks discourage dogs.
As are bears. I quit hiking in the area after seeing a couple of them. But if you do hike, before taking your dog consider how it might react if you encounter a bear and whether he/she may trigger aggressive behavior on the bear’s part- or an “inappropriate “ reaction on your part by trying to protect your dog. I have heard people say they take their dogs hiking with them as “protection”. But the only breed that’s gonna be protection against an agitated or startled bear is a Great Pyr. Also, if you hike near water’s edge, watch for gators. Other than that…enjoy!Pretty much all of Point Washington State Forest is dog friendly. Lots of trails. This is the forests between 98 and 30A, with 393, 83, 283, and 395 as N/S boundaries.
Snakes are plentiful, especially pygmy rattlers, so be cautious.