55This place was great! They had towels out near the hose off station and a bucket of toys which was super thoughtful. Next time I’d bring biodegradable dog shampoo for a quick wash before leaving. We had a great time and I definitely recommend this location. Kallen S.
Kallen S.
June 2022
This place was great! They had towels out near the hose off station and a bucket of toys which was super thoughtful. Next time I’d bring biodegradable dog shampoo for a quick wash before leaving. We had a great time and I definitely recommend this location.
55I like the parking that’s available inside the fenced lot. My pup had a great time! It’s a beautiful pond with ducks and fish. Such a relaxing atmosphere. Katelyn P.
Katelyn P.
June 2022
I like the parking that’s available inside the fenced lot. My pup had a great time! It’s a beautiful pond with ducks and fish. Such a relaxing atmosphere.
55It’s a really great spot! They mentioned there may be Airbnb guests in the back so I stayed away from there but a woman came out of the front house so I did end up leashing my dog. Overall a great property though! Kristen S.
Kristen S.
June 2022
It’s a really great spot! They mentioned there may be Airbnb guests in the back so I stayed away from there but a woman came out of the front house so I did end up leashing my dog. Overall a great property though!
55This place has a nice pond with lots of ducks. My dog went nuts and had so much fun swimming around, trying to chase the ducks. We saw 2 people while we were there but for the most part we had a lot of privacy. Cam H.
Cam H.
June 2022
This place has a nice pond with lots of ducks. My dog went nuts and had so much fun swimming around, trying to chase the ducks. We saw 2 people while we were there but for the most part we had a lot of privacy.
55This was a great spot for our dog! It was a nice place to walk around the pond. Our dog loved swimming in the pond. There were shady places on this hot day. There were a couple people around so if your dog has people issues, choose a different spot. It's a really big area so it was easy for us to find out own space to hang out. Pretty area with ducks!Melissa D.
Melissa D.
June 2022
This was a great spot for our dog! It was a nice place to walk around the pond. Our dog loved swimming in the pond. There were shady places on this hot day. There were a couple people around so if your dog has people issues, choose a different spot. It's a really big area so it was easy for us to find out own space to hang out. Pretty area with ducks!
55This is place awesome. It brought back memories for my husband when he was a little kid. My dogs love it. There docks where they can jump from. It big and they can run around. There’s a lot of shade to sit and relax and it’s very peaceful. I booked another slot for next week. It’s very clean.Dawn L.
Dawn L.
June 2022
This is place awesome. It brought back memories for my husband when he was a little kid. My dogs love it. There docks where they can jump from. It big and they can run around. There’s a lot of shade to sit and relax and it’s very peaceful. I booked another slot for next week. It’s very clean.
55Amazing spot! Bring a towel and dog shampoo if your dog likes to go in the water. They have a perfect washing station. Everything is gated and clean! Alexis B.
Alexis B.
June 2022
Amazing spot! Bring a towel and dog shampoo if your dog likes to go in the water. They have a perfect washing station. Everything is gated and clean!
55we have had several great visits here.
For those who are concerned about the friendly, very senior dog on site, if your dog is very reactive I'm sure you could confirm with the hosts that she will be led out of the pond area for your visit. She hasn't approached us & my dog has never found her.
There is a fence at the back of the property, beyond which is public property & people occasionally walk by with their dogs. Again, if you don't want your dog to see any other dogs then maybe stay away from the rear of the pond.
This is a natural setting; if your dog is having any fun, s/he will get dirty. Michele S.
Michele S.
June 2022
we have had several great visits here.
For those who are concerned about the friendly, very senior dog on site, if your dog is very reactive I'm sure you could confirm with the hosts that she will be led out of the pond area for your visit. She hasn't approached us & my dog has never found her.
There is a fence at the back of the property, beyond which is public property & people occasionally walk by with their dogs. Again, if you don't want your dog to see any other dogs then maybe stay away from the rear of the pond.
This is a natural setting; if your dog is having any fun, s/he will get dirty.
55We LOVED this sniff spot! We brought our three dogs and had so much fun here! This would be a great spot to bring the family for an afternoon. We definitely plan on coming back!Abigail S.
Abigail S.
June 2022
We LOVED this sniff spot! We brought our three dogs and had so much fun here! This would be a great spot to bring the family for an afternoon. We definitely plan on coming back!
55We had so much fun! Would definitely recommend bringing some dog shampoo if your dog likes jumping into lakes. There were many birds and ducks to chase. Will be coming back. Thanks!Denise M.
Denise M.
June 2022
We had so much fun! Would definitely recommend bringing some dog shampoo if your dog likes jumping into lakes. There were many birds and ducks to chase. Will be coming back. Thanks!
55To get there, at the end of the road, go through the gates and go left past the other houses. I got a little confused but you’ll see a sign for sniff spot after that :)hannah m.
hannah m.
June 2022
To get there, at the end of the road, go through the gates and go left past the other houses. I got a little confused but you’ll see a sign for sniff spot after that :)
55Took me a minute to find the correct home but once I did it was easy to let ourselves in. Had SO much fun. My dog swam for hours chasing the ducks. There were a few people around but for the most part it was only us. Victoria L.
Victoria L.
June 2022
Took me a minute to find the correct home but once I did it was easy to let ourselves in. Had SO much fun. My dog swam for hours chasing the ducks. There were a few people around but for the most part it was only us.
55Super cool place! Plenty of space for our dogs to run around like crazy. Nice and private and just a few people walking by the trail behind the property. My dog couldn’t get enough of jumping into the pond and swimming from one side to the other. 10/10 Recommend if you have a dog that loves to run and swim or if you want to see if your dog likes to swim!
Glorianna C.
Glorianna C.
June 2022
Super cool place! Plenty of space for our dogs to run around like crazy. Nice and private and just a few people walking by the trail behind the property. My dog couldn’t get enough of jumping into the pond and swimming from one side to the other. 10/10 Recommend if you have a dog that loves to run and swim or if you want to see if your dog likes to swim!
55Taylor Pond was a great place for my dogs to explore and run around. The host and family are extremely friendly to the dogs and us humans. We will definitely be coming back again for more exploration adventures!Nicole I.
Nicole I.
June 2022
Taylor Pond was a great place for my dogs to explore and run around. The host and family are extremely friendly to the dogs and us humans. We will definitely be coming back again for more exploration adventures!
55Wonderful property! It was easy to find and tons of things to do. We saw a rabbit and ducks geese etc. The pond is stunning and there are hammocks and seating areas and bathrooms!!! Best one yet. Only downfall is tons of bugs so bring your bug spray but that is to be expected. Wish we would have booked longer. Met the owner and he is super nice as well. Miranda F.
Miranda F.
June 2022
Wonderful property! It was easy to find and tons of things to do. We saw a rabbit and ducks geese etc. The pond is stunning and there are hammocks and seating areas and bathrooms!!! Best one yet. Only downfall is tons of bugs so bring your bug spray but that is to be expected. Wish we would have booked longer. Met the owner and he is super nice as well.
55This was a beautiful well-kept space! My dogs and I had such a fun time exploring and fetching in the water. There are some bird wildlife but we didn’t have any issues. It’s fenced all the way around. There were some people (the owners I believe) who walked outside a few times but they didn’t interact or have any issues. Some parts of the water were stinky but that’s a given considering it’s a pond with wildlife. There were a few bones on the ground which my dogs were keen to picking up but it’s such a big space it’s likely from birds or wildlife that ate something. Nothing to be concerned about. It was a very nice spot! I hope to come back in the future :) Crystal M.
Crystal M.
June 2022
This was a beautiful well-kept space! My dogs and I had such a fun time exploring and fetching in the water. There are some bird wildlife but we didn’t have any issues. It’s fenced all the way around. There were some people (the owners I believe) who walked outside a few times but they didn’t interact or have any issues. Some parts of the water were stinky but that’s a given considering it’s a pond with wildlife. There were a few bones on the ground which my dogs were keen to picking up but it’s such a big space it’s likely from birds or wildlife that ate something. Nothing to be concerned about. It was a very nice spot! I hope to come back in the future :)
55My 3 dogs had a blast, it's pretty and peaceful there, love that it's fenced in so no worries... I have a coonhound that bayed to his heart's content swimming and chasing the poor ducks, he was in heaven howling and I didn't have to worry about bothering anyone ..
Thank you Dave, you were so nice and let me know I could use doggie towels and a hose off ... and there was plenty of parking and room to
turn around a big truck and trailer ... we'll be back 😍😍😍M D.
M D.
June 2022
My 3 dogs had a blast, it's pretty and peaceful there, love that it's fenced in so no worries... I have a coonhound that bayed to his heart's content swimming and chasing the poor ducks, he was in heaven howling and I didn't have to worry about bothering anyone ..
Thank you Dave, you were so nice and let me know I could use doggie towels and a hose off ... and there was plenty of parking and room to
turn around a big truck and trailer ... we'll be back 😍😍😍
55My dogs were really happy here! Thanks so much for making our day today 😄
We’ll definitely be back. Since it’s getting hot out, early in the morning is best for us. I especially appreciated that the entire perimeter was well fenced and a nice clean bowl of water was available (and, of course, my dogs loved exploring the pond).Melanie P.
Melanie P.
June 2022
My dogs were really happy here! Thanks so much for making our day today 😄
We’ll definitely be back. Since it’s getting hot out, early in the morning is best for us. I especially appreciated that the entire perimeter was well fenced and a nice clean bowl of water was available (and, of course, my dogs loved exploring the pond).
55Perfect for a hot day, the dogs jumped right into the pond and cooled right off. It was great to have some space for them to run around and then to rinse off with the hose was also very helpful. Plenty of shade as well if you just want to hang out and cool off. Julie H.
Julie H.
June 2022
Perfect for a hot day, the dogs jumped right into the pond and cooled right off. It was great to have some space for them to run around and then to rinse off with the hose was also very helpful. Plenty of shade as well if you just want to hang out and cool off.
How do El Cajon'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
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FAQ about our El Cajon 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 El Cajon?
There are 4 dog hiking trails in the El Cajon 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 El Cajon 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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