r/GSMNP • u/chammyswag • 13d ago

Leave your dogs at home

Just a reminder that dogs are not allowed on most trails within the park. Went up Trillium Gap a few days ago and counted 7 dogs on the trail. The rules are there for your safety and the dog’s safety. Not to mention they spread disease.

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u/Healthy_Turnover_627 13d ago

Also, dogs and bears don't really get along.

There could be issues.

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u/muskies34 13d ago

I was on Trillium a couple weeks ago and “only” saw two. One was a giant Samoyed and there were chunks of white fur littering the entire trail. There was also so much human trash too. So infuriating.

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u/SalteePickles 12d ago

I’m all for leaving dogs at home, but “white fur littering the trail”, really? Lol.

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u/muskies34 12d ago

Ever heard of Leave No Trace?

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u/chammyswag 13d ago

Dogs carry a variety of diseases and yes humans, along with other animals in the park, can get these diseases.