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Hit the ground running with your dog this spring. Adventure through the great outdoors using Front Royal as your hub. As a gateway to Skyline Drive and Shenandoah National Park, it’s an excellent destination from which to explore.

Pet-Friendly Places to Eat & Drink

Don’t take your pet into hostile territory. Opt for the places where doggos are welcome and celebrated. These Front Royal area restaurants and breweries are among several that love to see wagging tails on their patios.

PaveMint Smokehouse is “a great place to stop after hiking Shenandoah … they provided water bowls and even have several great dog snack options for $0.99!”
– Cassandra, BringFido Reviewer

Pet-Friendly Places to Stay

Most of the national brand hotels welcome dogs with an additional fee. You’ll find plenty of those in and around Front Royal. Our choice for traveling with a pet would be Skyline Yurt. It’s new, wonderfully secluded, and close to hiking. It’s also very well appointed with every amenity you can think of.

Pet-Friendly Hikes

According to the National Park Service, “Shenandoah National Park is one of the few national parks that allow pets on trails.” Cheers to you and your pup! Of course, you will need to clean up after your dog and keep him on a leash no longer than 6 feet. Do not leave pet waste bags behind.

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There are a few trails where dogs are not allowed. Steer clear of these 20 miles and enjoy the other hundreds available to you.

No Pets on These Trails:

  • Bearfence Mountain Trail
  • Dark Hollow Falls Trail
  • Fox Hollow Trail
  • Frazier Discovery Trail
  • Limberlost Trail
  • Old Rag Ridge Trail
  • Old Rag Saddle Trail
  • Post Office Junction to Old Rag Shelter
  • Ridge Access Trail
  • Stony Man Trail ( the portion that follows the Appalachian Trail is fine for leashed pets)
  • Story of the Forest Trail

Show off your pups enjoying Front Royal and Shenandoah National Park. Tag us on Instagram.

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