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DeSoto State Park trails

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Dogs on a leash all year

Lookout Mountain trails past waterfalls and the Little River. Check with the park before using bike or horse trails.

Source: Alabama State Parks, Dog Friendly Policies. Checked October 29, 2026.

Follow the signs at the trailhead: parks can close areas to dogs for wildlife.

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Alabama State Parks: dog-friendly policies: the rule in full

Dogs are allowed on the trails in most Alabama state parks if they stay with you on a leash; bike and horse trails may not allow dogs, so check with the park. No dogs in stores, restaurants, bathhouses, pools or swimming areas.

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