Dogs on the Appalachian Trail...?

Question

I have been planning a treck up the Appalachian Trail for a month or two now, and intend to set off next April. However, I plan to do so with the accompaniment of my best friend and 3 year old Siberian Husky.

I know there are parts along the trail where dogs are not permitted, however I need to find a way to make the entire trail with my dog. Does anybody know a way around these rules? (I'm willing to exaggerate a few regulations in order to do so). Or are there permits or alternate, dog-permissable trails to follow?

Answer 1

Great Smoky Mountains National Park - dogs are banned

have seen  3 Rangers spend several hours trying to find a hiker with a dog so they are very serious about it

I'm afraid I wasn't much help - much prefer dogs to horses

you might get permission for Guide Dog if you were blind but wouldn't count on it

you can go around the park but that defeats purpose of hiking the Trail

good luck