![]() Study it, write it all down, anything you need to not get lost. Seriously, this is why outdoor enthusiasts love our Scruffy City! □□ The trails do get a little wonky here so the best advice I can give you is to just follow this New2Knox blog post to a tee. But the best part? It is a grand total of FOUR minutes from downtown Knoxville. I swear, there will be some non-water hikes on this list but our girl is definitely a water bender □įort Dickerson is home to a host of trails and a massive quarry to chill out in. Frozen Head is perfect if you’re just starting to hike with your pup for a few reasons: it’s not overly crowded, it’s dog friendly, and the trails are wide and easy to follow so you and your doggo can learn each other’s cues together! The trail is located in Frozen Head State Park (about an hour outside of the city) but it is totally worth the drive. DeBord Falls and Emory Gap are on a bit longer of a trail – three miles roundtrip – but the trail is mostly flat the whole way, making it a great trail for all! We mentioned earlier, this dog is from Florida – so you know she loves a good water-filled hike. It’s nestled right next to the loud interstate, but trust me – your dog will love letting their ears flap in the wind at the top and you’ll love the photos of those goofy ears (deepest apologies to all the dogs with upright ears! □) 2.) DeBord Falls & Emory Gap The top is an absolutely gorgeous setting. Triple Falls was one of this Florida dog’s first hikes so we opted for the two-miler – plus it brings you straight to the views! The first half of the trail is along the creek with a view of the waterfall and then you cross the creek on a bridge and get ready for the hike up! There are actually two options for this trail – one is about two miles and the other is nearly six miles. ![]() ![]() Tri ple Falls on Bruce Creek to Devils Racetrack is a favorite among locals – of both the two and four-legged variety □ This man-made three-tiered waterfall with a straight-up climb afterward is only about 30 minutes from downtown Knoxville! So keep reading so you can get that dog’s tail waggin’! Without further ado, here are: 5 Dog-Friendly Hikes Near Knoxville, TN 1.) Triple Falls to Devils RacetrackĬan’t decide if your pooch prefers swimming or climbing? Luckily, this hike has a refreshing waterfall and gorgeous views of the valley below (and even views back into the waterfall after the climb up!). Clumsy or nimble, Knoxville has the perfect trail for your pup. If you have a super vocal dog like me (her name is actually Tori, not Spot, and if you don’t believe she’s a vocal babe, just che ck out this video) then you’ll be happy to know there are soooo many within just an hour of our Scruffy City! (In their defense it’s because of, you know… bears.)īut go ahead and dry Spot’s tears because Tennessee has a surplus of state parks (56 to be exact □) where y’all can splash around in waterfalls and climb some scrambles for summit views. No, Spot just cries because the Smokies have a strict no-dog policy. – but we can prooobably all agree that East Tennessee’s magic really culminates in those Smoky Mountains (*swoooon*) Seriously, even when we’re deep in the heart of the Scruffy City, we still eye those mountains and dream. We love our makers, brewers, markets, etc. Knoxville has a lot to offer – like a lot □
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