Foxhaven Trails Parking - University, VA
Foxhaven Trails Parking – Dog-Friendly Hiking in University, Virginia
Foxhaven Trails Parking at Foxhaven Farm offers dog owners a scenic and rustic dog-friendly hiking retreat in University, Virginia. These picturesque and pet-friendly trails are perfect for owners looking for an energetic stroll or a place for their dogs to enjoy the outdoors. With easy parking and well-defined, if sometimes unmarked, trails, you and your pup can enjoy moderate hikes through the countryside and up to the beautiful Foxhaven Roundtop.
This park is popular for those seeking a quiet environment and plenty of space for their dogs to run and explore. However, visitors should note that leash rules are posted but not consistently followed; this trail might not be the best choice for dogs who are uncomfortable with off-leash interactions. The trails can become muddy after rain, so plan accordingly with proper footwear.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What are the park’s leash requirements? Dogs are required to be leashed according to posted rules, but many visitors allow their dogs off-leash. Owners should be prepared for off-leash encounters regardless of signage.
- Are dogs allowed off-leash at this park? Officially, dogs are supposed to be on leash, but many people allow their dogs to run off-leash. Use caution if your dog is reactive or uncomfortable with loose dogs.
- Are there walking or hiking trails connected to the park? Yes, the area features a network of rustic hiking trails that are popular with dog owners.
- Where is the best place to park? There is easy, usually sufficient parking available at Foxhaven Trails Parking at Foxhaven Farm.
- Is the park muddy after it rains? Yes, trails can get muddy after rain, so appropriate hiking shoes are recommended.
Reviews
Beautiful place, but the leash rules are not followed. Please be ware that if you have a dog who isn’t okay with off leash dogs running up to you, this is not the place for you. People do not follow the rules posted and apparently feel that it is “understood” that at this park, it is okay to be off leash regardless of the posted rules. Some don’t even bring leashes.
For those of you who feel this rule is optional, please work to change the rules, but please follow them until they are changed. Understand that for people who are new to the area, we assume people are following the posted rules! so your “understood” rules don’t help a dog/owner that has been attacked before and is on edge when a dog or multiple dogs run up on them. These encounters are when bad things can and do happen, but don’t ever need to happen by just being respectful of everyone and following the rules of the organization that has provided this land for all of our use.
Beautiful place, but the leash rules are not followed. Please be ware that if you have a dog who isn’t okay with off leash dogs running up to you, this is not the place for you. People do not follow the rules posted and apparently feel that it is “understood” that at this park, it is okay to be off leash regardless of the posted rules. Some don’t even bring leashes.
For those of you who feel this rule is optional, please work to change the rules, but please follow them until they are changed. Understand that for people who are new to the area, we assume people are following the posted rules! so your “understood” rules don’t help a dog/owner that has been attacked before and is on edge when a dog or multiple dogs run up on them. These encounters are when bad things can and do happen, but don’t ever need to happen by just being respectful of everyone and following the rules of the organization that has provided this land for all of our use.
Beautiful place, but the leash rules are not followed. Please be ware that if you have a dog who isn’t okay with off leash dogs running up to you, this is not the place for you. People do not follow the rules posted and apparently feel that it is “understood” that at this park, it is okay to be off leash regardless of the posted rules. Some don’t even bring leashes.
For those of you who feel this rule is optional, please work to change the rules, but please follow them until they are changed. Understand that for people who are new to the area, we assume people are following the posted rules! so your “understood” rules don’t help a dog/owner that has been attacked before and is on edge when a dog or multiple dogs run up on them. These encounters are when bad things can and do happen, but don’t ever need to happen by just being respectful of everyone and following the rules of the organization that has provided this land for all of our use.
Picturesque, rustic & quiet countryside stroll. Moderate hike up to Foxhaven Roundtop. Lovely way to get in 10,000 steps!
Picturesque, rustic & quiet countryside stroll. Moderate hike up to Foxhaven Roundtop. Lovely way to get in 10,000 steps!
Picturesque, rustic & quiet countryside stroll. Moderate hike up to Foxhaven Roundtop. Lovely way to get in 10,000 steps!
Great place to take you dog for a hike! Plenty of space for the little ones to run around and get some energy out.
Trails are defined but not always clearly marked. A little easy to get turned around during a run.
Parking is easy and usually enough space for everyone.
Great place to take you dog for a hike! Plenty of space for the little ones to run around and get some energy out.
Trails are defined but not always clearly marked. A little easy to get turned around during a run.
Parking is easy and usually enough space for everyone.
Great place to take you dog for a hike! Plenty of space for the little ones to run around and get some energy out.
Trails are defined but not always clearly marked. A little easy to get turned around during a run.
Parking is easy and usually enough space for everyone.
Amazing trail. And very dog friendly. My puppy loves going on hikes here.