55What a great spot for our dogs! I thought for sure my dogs who don't like water would just run around the exterior of the pond but to my surprise the water was too enticing for them to pass up and one of them even went for a swim. Tons of great areas for them to run around and explore! Among other dog-friendly toys, etc., the owners also had towels and a hose ready to rinse our pups and dry them off before putting them back in my vehicle - so thoughtful and very much appreciated, especially since I did not think my dogs would get wet, so I did not think to bring towels! We will definitely be back!!Hethyr H.
Hethyr H.
July 2022
What a great spot for our dogs! I thought for sure my dogs who don't like water would just run around the exterior of the pond but to my surprise the water was too enticing for them to pass up and one of them even went for a swim. Tons of great areas for them to run around and explore! Among other dog-friendly toys, etc., the owners also had towels and a hose ready to rinse our pups and dry them off before putting them back in my vehicle - so thoughtful and very much appreciated, especially since I did not think my dogs would get wet, so I did not think to bring towels! We will definitely be back!!
55It was my first experience and I had a very nice time. The pond was beautiful and large and my puppy loved swimming. He got very muddy but they had a hose for us to wash him down. I would definitely come here again. Emilie B.
Emilie B.
July 2022
It was my first experience and I had a very nice time. The pond was beautiful and large and my puppy loved swimming. He got very muddy but they had a hose for us to wash him down. I would definitely come here again.
55What a marvelous spot!! My wife and I went for the first time today. We and our 2 yr old German Shepherd had a blast, his ball drive had him swimming in no time as well as lots of laps around the well kept and lovely property. Nice hose available for rinsing him off afterwards and towels as well. We will definitely be back 👍. Joseph T.
Joseph T.
July 2022
What a marvelous spot!! My wife and I went for the first time today. We and our 2 yr old German Shepherd had a blast, his ball drive had him swimming in no time as well as lots of laps around the well kept and lovely property. Nice hose available for rinsing him off afterwards and towels as well. We will definitely be back 👍.
55Visiting Taylor Pond took me right back to my childhood in Northern Minnesota. Lots of wildlife, fun swings and hammocks, and space for the dogs to explore. There is an older dog on the property, but my dogs didn’t pay them much attention. My dogs enjoyed the pond on a hot day and luckily David provided a hose and towels ☺️Lisa B.
Lisa B.
July 2022
Visiting Taylor Pond took me right back to my childhood in Northern Minnesota. Lots of wildlife, fun swings and hammocks, and space for the dogs to explore. There is an older dog on the property, but my dogs didn’t pay them much attention. My dogs enjoyed the pond on a hot day and luckily David provided a hose and towels ☺️
55Great spot for training our puppy off leash! Friendly owners, easy to find. There’s a hose to rinse your dogs off which is a plus. Will definitely be back soon!alexis h.
alexis h.
July 2022
Great spot for training our puppy off leash! Friendly owners, easy to find. There’s a hose to rinse your dogs off which is a plus. Will definitely be back soon!
55We had the best time with our dogs at Taylor pong - they swam and played. The pond is awesome and fully fenced in. David, the owner of the property was awesome to chat with. Our dogs really enjoyed themselves. The place was easy to find and the parking was convenient. We will be back again!Adrea M.
Adrea M.
July 2022
We had the best time with our dogs at Taylor pong - they swam and played. The pond is awesome and fully fenced in. David, the owner of the property was awesome to chat with. Our dogs really enjoyed themselves. The place was easy to find and the parking was convenient. We will be back again!
55Great experience! We celebrated my dogs first birthday and he loved everything about this place! We invited his cousins (my siblings) and we all had a blast Vanessa M.
Vanessa M.
July 2022
Great experience! We celebrated my dogs first birthday and he loved everything about this place! We invited his cousins (my siblings) and we all had a blast
55Molly once again had the best time at Taylor Pond, lots of swimming today too! The owners were having an impromptu get together, so Molly had fun getting to know a couple guests hanging out down by "her pond". This helped work on her off-leash socialization skills. I think Dave knows us by now, so figured that would benefit her. But if that weren't the case, he is very accommodating and easy to work with, as were his guests. Kim U.
Kim U.
July 2022
Molly once again had the best time at Taylor Pond, lots of swimming today too! The owners were having an impromptu get together, so Molly had fun getting to know a couple guests hanging out down by "her pond". This helped work on her off-leash socialization skills. I think Dave knows us by now, so figured that would benefit her. But if that weren't the case, he is very accommodating and easy to work with, as were his guests.
55Took 3 dogs and the had the very best time! There was dedicated parking and easy to find from the description listed. Lots of toys for the dogs to play with and the biggest highlight was swimming in the pond. Thanks David for providing such a fun and safe space for the pups to play, run, swim and still be contained.Lisa V.
Lisa V.
July 2022
Took 3 dogs and the had the very best time! There was dedicated parking and easy to find from the description listed. Lots of toys for the dogs to play with and the biggest highlight was swimming in the pond. Thanks David for providing such a fun and safe space for the pups to play, run, swim and still be contained.
55The ultimate dog dream,Can’t say enough great things! Plenty to explore including wildlife (ducks, birds,etc) and walkability surrounding the pond. Plenty of chairs to sit. Owner was so friendly. Would visit againSarah B.
Sarah B.
July 2022
The ultimate dog dream,Can’t say enough great things! Plenty to explore including wildlife (ducks, birds,etc) and walkability surrounding the pond. Plenty of chairs to sit. Owner was so friendly. Would visit again
55Great spot. BUT! If your dogs aren’t great with people just message the host first. Other people can be present there. David is a good host though and will work with you.Devan F.
Devan F.
July 2022
Great spot. BUT! If your dogs aren’t great with people just message the host first. Other people can be present there. David is a good host though and will work with you.
55This was a great Sniffspot! My dog loved watching the birds in the pond and following me around the path. There were some good areas to play fetch. The owners were friendly and the property had signs that were very helpful. We will be back forsure. Isabel O.
Isabel O.
July 2022
This was a great Sniffspot! My dog loved watching the birds in the pond and following me around the path. There were some good areas to play fetch. The owners were friendly and the property had signs that were very helpful. We will be back forsure.
55I own two Labradors and this place is the best! It is a large fenced in area for the dogs to run and swim and for me to reinforce their training. There is a lot of trees which offer shade and there are chairs and hammocks throughout the area for us humans to relax. David the owner is very humble and pleasant who keeps his property very clean. If I could give 6 stars out of five I certainly would as this has turned into my dogs and my favorite spot.Mark L.
Mark L.
July 2022
I own two Labradors and this place is the best! It is a large fenced in area for the dogs to run and swim and for me to reinforce their training. There is a lot of trees which offer shade and there are chairs and hammocks throughout the area for us humans to relax. David the owner is very humble and pleasant who keeps his property very clean. If I could give 6 stars out of five I certainly would as this has turned into my dogs and my favorite spot.
55i love this place! i have a reactive dog so it was great getting to let him roam and explore freely. will definitely come back, this is a beautiful property. thank you!Marina T.
Marina T.
July 2022
i love this place! i have a reactive dog so it was great getting to let him roam and explore freely. will definitely come back, this is a beautiful property. thank you!
55We couldn't figure out how to close the gate and David was really responsive in coming out and closing it as soon as I messaged him. The path was easy to walk on and there were shady spots to get out of the sun. Lake and the ducks were really peaceful to gaze out on. There are other people around. Lots of interesting things for your dog to sniff. I would recommend this spot to others.Christina V.
Christina V.
July 2022
We couldn't figure out how to close the gate and David was really responsive in coming out and closing it as soon as I messaged him. The path was easy to walk on and there were shady spots to get out of the sun. Lake and the ducks were really peaceful to gaze out on. There are other people around. Lots of interesting things for your dog to sniff. I would recommend this spot to others.
55Brought my 5 year old and our two dogs and everyone has been living their best lives for an hour and a half. Currently writing this from a hammock overlooking the pond. This will definitely be a regular place for us!Kim R.
Kim R.
July 2022
Brought my 5 year old and our two dogs and everyone has been living their best lives for an hour and a half. Currently writing this from a hammock overlooking the pond. This will definitely be a regular place for us!
55this park was such a great experience for my 3 pups. my husky mix has extreme anxiety around other dogs and i felt safe bringing her here to have a great time. she had a blast exploring as she hasn't ever been to a dog park. thank you so much!Lili M.
Lili M.
July 2022
this park was such a great experience for my 3 pups. my husky mix has extreme anxiety around other dogs and i felt safe bringing her here to have a great time. she had a blast exploring as she hasn't ever been to a dog park. thank you so much!
55This is the best summer spot to take your dog! There’s plenty of space for your dog to explore or for them to play fetch. The pound is the perfect thing to keep the pups cool in the summer heat. I highly recommend this amazing spot!!!Megan J.
Megan J.
July 2022
This is the best summer spot to take your dog! There’s plenty of space for your dog to explore or for them to play fetch. The pound is the perfect thing to keep the pups cool in the summer heat. I highly recommend this amazing spot!!!
55This was our 4th visit to Taylor Pond. We really like bringing our two dogs there. There is some shade to keep cool, lots of sniffs for the pups, and they have towels, water and toys available. Our dogs don't swim, but they love running back and forth along the pond and then just sniffing around. We'll be back!Heather S.
Heather S.
July 2022
This was our 4th visit to Taylor Pond. We really like bringing our two dogs there. There is some shade to keep cool, lots of sniffs for the pups, and they have towels, water and toys available. Our dogs don't swim, but they love running back and forth along the pond and then just sniffing around. We'll be back!
How do Chula Vista's private dog hiking trails work?
Private rentals by the hour
Our hosts are locals that are renting their yards and private land to dog owners
Trust and safety first
Spots are designed for safety and both hosts and guests are reviewed after each visit
Designed for private play
Only the people and dogs in your booking are allowed in the spot during your visit
Reactive dogs welcome
Many of the spots we list are designed with sensitive dogs in mind
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FAQ about our Chula Vista dog hiking trails
Are dog hiking trails safe?
While public dog parks have a number of safety issues, such as aggressive dogs, inattentive owners, disease transmission and general cleanliness, Sniffspot dog parks are much safer than a city or county park. With a Sniffspot off-leash area all bookings are private for just you and dogs you bring with you and we require all dogs to be vaccinated (or have equivalent titers). All Sniffspot locations are vetted and reviewed by guests so you can find the perfect place for you and your dog. 93% of reviews on Sniffspot visits are 5 stars. Our hiking trails tend to be outside the city, which lends to more privacy, but it is also important to follow typical hiking safety precautions, such as potentially having trail maps.
How can I find dog hiking trails in Chula Vista?
There are 3 dog hiking trails in the Chula Vista area. The most popular dog hiking trail is Taylor pond. You can browse all of our dog hiking trails here.
How do I know if a dog hiking trail works for my dog?
Sniffspot provides the tools to find the ideal spot. Start by applying basic filters, such as fencing 6 feet tall and distractions, to find a dog park with trails that works for your dog. You can also filter by size if you are looking for a certain acre park, an expansive off-leash dog park. If your dog doesn't have good recall, you can visit one of our fully fenced dog hiking trails. If your dog is reactive to other dogs, you can visit one of our dog hiking trails where there are no dogs audible or visible nearby. Since you are looking for trails, make sure to check photos to see if it the spot has flat trails or gnarly trails. You can also browse by specific amenities, if you are looking for a view or a beach, for instance, or other activities or fun features. You can check whether the spot has off or on street parking, the regular park hours, whether it has paved trails or a modern restroom.
What are the requirements to bring my dog to a Sniffspot dog hiking trail?
In order to hike the trails, we require that all dogs have basic vaccinations or equivalent titers. We do not permit dogs with a bite history. We require that guests sign our waiver and agree to follow our safety rules.
Will there be other dogs at the Sniffspot hiking trail at the same time as me?
Sniffspot only allows one booking at a time and any host dogs are required to be kept away from the spot during visits. We also enforce 30 min time buffers between bookings.
How much do Sniffspot hiking trails cost?
Dog hiking trails in the Chula Vista area range from $14.0 and $14.0. The least expensive dog hiking trail is Taylor pond. The most expensive dog hiking trail is Taylor pond. Each host sets their own price, so you can check the price on the specific Sniffspot dog park listing.
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