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Why book a dog walker in Waynesville?
Is your pup ready for a stroll around the neighborhood? Find local dog walkers in Waynesville, NC who are background checked and vetted by Wag!. Easily schedule recurring walks ahead of time for days when you're in the office, or book on demand when you're out on the town and can't get home in time to walk your dog. Wag! is here to help you ensure your pup can enjoy the sniffs and sights around your Waynesville, NC neighborhood, even sending you pictures during the walk and notifications when your furry family member does their business.
The best dog friendly neighborhoods in Waynesville
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Lake Junaluska
Colorful green trees, vibrant flowers, towering mountains and a sparkling lake... How can anyone turn down visiting the Lake Junaluska Walking Trail in the Lake Junaluska neighborhood? You probably can't, and you probably won't be able to resist bringing Fido since the trail is dog-friendly to all leashed dogs. The trails are over 6 miles long and encompass the entire lake, though other then benches, there are no other amenities. The trails connect to the Lake Junaluska Campground, a perfect place to bring your dog to camp out in the stunning wilderness, but be sure to bring water, food, and clean-up bags!
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Asheville Rd/ East St
The Asheville Road and East Street neighborhood is home the largest recreational park in Waynesville. The Waynesville Recreational Park is filled with multiple fields, running tracks, a skatepark and open dog-friendly areas. Dogs must remain on a leash outside any fenced in areas, but in the public grounds can still find joy in playing fetch and playing, or walking around the track. If no one is taking up space, owners are welcome to close off the fenced-in field and let their dog run around freely. Around the rec center, there are clean-up stations, with water fountains and benches stationed around the park.
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Nellie
Nellie is a large neighborhood that takes up the northern part of Waynesville. Although large, it's mostly unpopulated due to being home to the Great Smokey Mountains National Park. The park is free to enter for dogs and humans, and boasts many trails and camping sites that are dog-friendly. One trail is the Hemphill Bald Trail Trailhead, a 3.5 steep path that leads to the bald side of the mountain, which grants beautiful views or the mountains. There are no dog amenities, so be sure to bring water and clean-up bags. After the hike, owners and their dogs can turn back, or continue onto the connecting trails.
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Bethel
The Bethel neighborhood is a moderately sized neighborhood is at the southern peak of Waynesville. The Richland Balsam Nature Loop Trail is an excellent option for humans and dogs for an adventure together in the mountains, and is only accessible through the Blue Ridge Parkway. The path loops around the Richard Balsam Peak, which is over 6,000 feet high, making it the second highest peak along the parkway. In the parking area, there are trash bins, water fountains, and benches, but no clean-up stations. Once heading onto the trail, it'll take an hour to complete the 1.4-mile long trail with a minimal elevation of 400 feet.
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Balsam
See what most visitors flock to the small mountain town to see, which is the Blue Ridge Parkway. Located in the Sylva neighborhood of Balsam, 5 miles from Waynesville, the Parkway itself travels through multiple states and through many mountains. Another five miles up is the Waterrock Knob Trail, a dog-friendly trail that leads to the top of a flat part of the mountain. The 1.4 trail is partially paved but steep. The visitor center in the parking lot has a gift shop, restrooms, water fountains, benches and even a single clean-up station.Frequently asked questions
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