Top public and private dog hiking trails in Thaxton, Virginia

Matt's retreat for Pooh Bears In Lynch Station

15 acres with 0.5 mile trail loop. Large fenced in area. Fenced in pool separate from fenced in yard. Large pond outside of fenced in area. Covered porch with seating, power, lights and ceiling fans. Fire pit. Beautiful country setting. Deer and other wildlife sittings. 2 pigs and some ducks to view/pet.

Amanda's Private Dog Park In Hopewell

Ashley's 56 Acre Partially Fenced Private Dog Park In Chatham

It's a 56acre partially fenced farm. We have 2 horses, 2 dogs, and 3 cats who live here. They have access to inside so cats will be safe from visiting dogs. We plan to ad a dog course and play zone and a swimming area soon.

Ivy Creek Park

Ivy Creek Park in Lynchburg, Virginia offers a serene setting with a lake or pond and scenic trails for dogs to explore. The park is open from 8AM to 7PM seven days a week. For more information, visit lynchburgparksandrec.com or contact customer service at 434-455-5858 or customerservice@lynchburgva.gov.

Park hours: 8 AM–7 PM 7 days per Week

Sandusky Park

Sandusky Park in Lynchburg, Virginia offers a variety of amenities for dogs and their owners to enjoy. The park features tables, an indoor restroom, a river, stream or creek, and trails for walking. The park is open from 7 AM to 8:30 PM every day of the week. For more information, contact Sandusky Park at 434-455-5858.

Park hours: 7 AM–8:30 PM 7 days per Week

Nellies Cave Park

Nellies Cave Park in Blacksburg, Virginia offers a convenient and welcoming dog park with amenities such as dog drinking water, chairs, tables, a field, and walking trails. The park is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, making it accessible for all pet owners. For more information, visit the website blacksburg.gov or contact the park at 540-961-1135 or email tobinfo@blacksburg.gov.

Park hours: Open 24 hours 7 days per Week

Heritage Community Park and Natural Area

Heritage Community Park and Natural Area located at 2300 Glade Rd in Blacksburg, Virginia offers a welcoming environment for small dogs with a designated area for them to play. The park also features a field and trail for dogs and their owners to explore. Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, this park provides a convenient and safe space for dogs to socialize and exercise. For more information, visit blacksburg.gov or contact them at 540-961-1135 or tobinfo@blacksburg.gov.

Park hours: Open 24 hours 7 days per Week

Ultimate Private 235 acres in Hot Springs

We are indeed offering the entire property to only one group at a time. This 235.51 acre property has all of the most sought-after characteristics: close to the amenities of Hot Springs and The Homestead resort, total privacy and protection, beautiful trout stream, direct access to hiking and mountain bike trails on the adjoining 3000 acres of National Forest, and a 60-mile sunset view. It offers over 1,000 ft of vertical gain. The property includes a half mile of Cowardin Run. With generally mild winter weather, the property is perfect for experience the magic of the Allegheny Mountains. Too see pictures with dogs or for a longer stay with dates available further out please go to our Hipcamp listing. https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/land/virginia-ultimate-private-camping-dw9hmdrz *Note: During business hours construction ongoing at the center of the property as we build a home. *Note: During business hours Environmental Specialist, VDOF or USDA may visit to check in on the forest/structures/habitat. *Note: Game trail cameras in use - they are not hidden and are not for the purpose of video surveillance.

Bear's Creek 13 Acre Unfenced Private Dog Park In Arrington

Beautiful isolated 13-acre spot in the country. There is a clear, well-maintained marked trail through the woods to an area with springs, a creek, and a watershed. Moving on down the 1/4 mile driveway past the house is a path down to the Tye River that has a nice-sized riverbank (beach) for romping and water splashing. Swimming dogs can venture onto the rocks to explore the river. Those who want to exercise can hike up/down the stream, climb big rocks, and other obstacles. This highly wooded area has lots to explore “off path” and on path, so you can never experience everything in one visit. This is heaven for dogs and for those who prefer a challenging exploration vs a standard field or yard to explore. The walk to the creek/springs/watershed is a beautiful, relatively easy walk. The river walk, while there is a trail, is pretty steep and rocky, and it's a good workout to get back up. Join us at Bear’s Creek for an adventure your dog will thank you for! Rules for the river: Low tide, all are welcome. High tide, swimmers only, or dogs with excellent recall. Raging River, closed to all. If you're most interested in the river and you know we have had a lot of rain, you can message me prior to booking for river status. If you don’t message me and the river is closed, you will receive a notification.

Collective Spaces Dog Park In Nathalie

This is the site of a forming intentional community. We are making it livable one step at a time. We bought the land cleared and in the meantime, use our 200+ acres to host hip camp, make bike trails and kayak out in areas. Attractions: Enter into one of the main parking areas by the house or keep driving! 1/2 mile down the road is another parking area. Keep going on that road and you’ll see a barn. Then, if you eventually curve to the right as you go down hill you might be able to figure out how to get to the big stream. The stream is sandy creek and that leads to the Banister river, which leads to the Dan. In about the middle of that main stretch, there is a road to the left that will bring you to a pond. I take my foxhound dog here while we hike the trails and work on the land. I found her on the side of the highway and found the owner but he didn’t want her back. I was going through a hard time. I did not intend on getting a dog, let alone a former hunting dog with such active needs! She had a lot of issues to figure out. We are both independent creatures which in the beginning was a source of trouble but now is a source of understanding. This land has been a blessing in us finding our balance. I can’t take her most places and let her off leash because her breed habit is to wander. She needs exercise. She has a need to run. She is so happy when we come here. She knows it means freedom. If it wasn’t for places like this, I would have a very frustrated pup! This place has helped us love each other. I hope you can experience the same!