Best Dog-Friendly Trails in St. Petersburg
The St. Petersburg area is home to beautiful scenery everywhere you look. Thankfully it is super easy to get outside and appreciate the idyllic surroundings thanks to a multitude of walking and hiking trails. Here are some of our favorites:
North Bay Trail
This trail is almost 12 miles of amazing views. It is a paved trail so it is perfect for everyone from dogs to wheelchair users. On this trail, you will be able to see amazing views of the water, the beach, as well as city views. It’s a pretty easy trail to walk on and offers some great sports to bird-watch and enjoy the sounds of nature.
Fort De Soto Park Nature Trail
This trail is a 1.4-mile loop that most people consider to be pretty easy and takes less than 30 minutes to complete. This is a popular trail for many kinds of outdoor activities so you will be sure to see people but if you are looking for some solitude, you can go during the less busy times of day to get some peace and quiet.
Skyway Trail
This is a multi-use trail that is used as a connection between parks, schools, and residential and business areas. It mostly runs roadside but it is paved the whole way and since it links multiple parks, it is the perfect way to go from park to park with your pooch.
Clam Bayou Nature Preserve
The Skyway Trail (mentioned above) goes right through this preserve so you can see varied views of the marsh and mangrove. The path is good for biking, walking, or running and features multiple viewing platforms that allow you to look out over Boca Ciega Bay.
Soldier’s Hole Nature Trail
With its name being inspired by the legends of soldiers deserting the fort in the night, this trail is a cove in the mangrove forest. This trail is often overgrown and is made of sandy dunes instead of a paved walkway to be prepared to feel at one with nature when you set out on this trail. You will get an up-close look at the wildlife and forest when on this path and you and your pooch are sure to feel much more in touch with nature after completing this 2-mile trail.