55We have been to many different sniff spots around Seattle, and John and Stephanie’s property is by far our favourite. They have put so much care into the property. We love that there variety of trails, open areas, and water. The hosts are very friendly and always make us feel welcome. Michelle B.
Michelle B.
June 2021
We have been to many different sniff spots around Seattle, and John and Stephanie’s property is by far our favourite. They have put so much care into the property. We love that there variety of trails, open areas, and water. The hosts are very friendly and always make us feel welcome.
55amazing! i fractured my ankle last week and my dogs needed an adventure, the hosts met me when i arrived and helped me (on my scooter) and my dogs to the spot. i didn't get to explore the trails but my dogs had a blast. checking everything out and playing in the creek! Tain R.
Tain R.
August 2021
amazing! i fractured my ankle last week and my dogs needed an adventure, the hosts met me when i arrived and helped me (on my scooter) and my dogs to the spot. i didn't get to explore the trails but my dogs had a blast. checking everything out and playing in the creek!
55This was our first time using a sniff spot, and I’m so glad we went. The property was lovely, peaceful, and our host John made us feel very welcome. Our 2 dogs enjoyed running through the woods, and they spent a lot of time in the shallow creek. We will definitely be back. We highly recommend this sniff spot. Marty K.
Marty K.
August 2021
This was our first time using a sniff spot, and I’m so glad we went. The property was lovely, peaceful, and our host John made us feel very welcome. Our 2 dogs enjoyed running through the woods, and they spent a lot of time in the shallow creek. We will definitely be back. We highly recommend this sniff spot.
55It is the loveliest property with a creek, multiple trails, sightings of sweet farm animals and great hosts! We’re already excited to go back. Butters throughly enjoyed himself in this green wonderland. Thank you to the hosts for sharing their amazing space! Ayesha T.
Ayesha T.
August 2021
It is the loveliest property with a creek, multiple trails, sightings of sweet farm animals and great hosts! We’re already excited to go back. Butters throughly enjoyed himself in this green wonderland. Thank you to the hosts for sharing their amazing space!
55If I could give this place 6+ stars, I would! John, the host, was incredibly kind, informative, and helpful. The space for the dogs to run is amazing with cool running water, a swimming hole, nature trails, stumps, benches for the humans to relax on, you name it. And it was fun to see the farm animals too. Beautiful property and kind people.
The dogs on the property were secured inside the house, but were barking from indoors. Since the off-leash area is away from the house, this was not a problem at all. Jessica N.
Jessica N.
August 2021
If I could give this place 6+ stars, I would! John, the host, was incredibly kind, informative, and helpful. The space for the dogs to run is amazing with cool running water, a swimming hole, nature trails, stumps, benches for the humans to relax on, you name it. And it was fun to see the farm animals too. Beautiful property and kind people.
The dogs on the property were secured inside the house, but were barking from indoors. Since the off-leash area is away from the house, this was not a problem at all.
55We had an absolutely amazing time! Our puppy played her little heart out. This was such a nice setup and John did such a great job making us feel welcome and giving us a tour of the trails/property prior to our playtime. We will definitely be back soon. Danielle P.
Danielle P.
September 2021
We had an absolutely amazing time! Our puppy played her little heart out. This was such a nice setup and John did such a great job making us feel welcome and giving us a tour of the trails/property prior to our playtime. We will definitely be back soon.
55I've been coming to Spring Acres for 2 years now, and every time I just love it. It's beautiful, fun for my dogs and I can make it a challenging work out for me, or just a casual walk and exploration. It's starting to be that on somedays...1 hr just isn't enough. So many different trails to explore.
John and Stephanie are awesome hosts!Linda L.
Linda L.
September 2021
I've been coming to Spring Acres for 2 years now, and every time I just love it. It's beautiful, fun for my dogs and I can make it a challenging work out for me, or just a casual walk and exploration. It's starting to be that on somedays...1 hr just isn't enough. So many different trails to explore.
John and Stephanie are awesome hosts!
55This a beautiful place, more beautiful than anticipated. There are little quant details throughout the many places to explore. We definitely needed more time as did the dogs. Many trails and many places for the dogs to play in the water. This is an gem of a place. The owner was very kind and helpful. He gave us a bit of a tour to make sure we knew about the details of the property. This is a must!!Kristy T.
Kristy T.
July 2021
This a beautiful place, more beautiful than anticipated. There are little quant details throughout the many places to explore. We definitely needed more time as did the dogs. Many trails and many places for the dogs to play in the water. This is an gem of a place. The owner was very kind and helpful. He gave us a bit of a tour to make sure we knew about the details of the property. This is a must!!
55This place is great. I was so glad to get my boys back out there. Great trails with some great creeks and water falls. Some great open areas and a few places to take a seat. Its a wonderful place where both the dogs and myself get some great exercise while walking and exploring all the different trails.Linda L.
Linda L.
July 2021
This place is great. I was so glad to get my boys back out there. Great trails with some great creeks and water falls. Some great open areas and a few places to take a seat. Its a wonderful place where both the dogs and myself get some great exercise while walking and exploring all the different trails.
55We started using Sniffspot’s about one year ago and Spring Acres was the first one we visited. Since then we have visited many others but this one remains our favorite. It’s large and private, with the variety of terrain that we enjoy - water, woodlands and flat grassy areas. The hosts are awesome too! We visit here often and highly recommend it for reactive (and all other) dogs. Bonnie B.
Bonnie B.
July 2021
We started using Sniffspot’s about one year ago and Spring Acres was the first one we visited. Since then we have visited many others but this one remains our favorite. It’s large and private, with the variety of terrain that we enjoy - water, woodlands and flat grassy areas. The hosts are awesome too! We visit here often and highly recommend it for reactive (and all other) dogs.
55This was my first Sniffspot, and it was a great one! My dog, Teddy, had a blast exploring the trails and streams, and I enjoyed the peaceful setting. John was a wonderful host, giving us a tour of his property and introducing us to the farm animals. We will definitely be back!Sarah S.
Sarah S.
July 2021
This was my first Sniffspot, and it was a great one! My dog, Teddy, had a blast exploring the trails and streams, and I enjoyed the peaceful setting. John was a wonderful host, giving us a tour of his property and introducing us to the farm animals. We will definitely be back!
55One of the best Sniffspots around! Our dogs love coming here, and we do too. The hosts are kind and welcoming, and the space is fantastic. Pristine, peaceful, and lots of different sights, smells, and sounds. Elly K.
Elly K.
July 2021
One of the best Sniffspots around! Our dogs love coming here, and we do too. The hosts are kind and welcoming, and the space is fantastic. Pristine, peaceful, and lots of different sights, smells, and sounds.
55As usual this was a great day at the farm. We were able to take personal portraits while our dogs enjoyed the streams and walking the trails. John and Stephanie are such wonderful hosts and have done such a great job at making this a welcoming and beautiful place for the dogs and ourselves to get some exercise. We love it and will be returning!!
Linda L.
Linda L.
July 2021
As usual this was a great day at the farm. We were able to take personal portraits while our dogs enjoyed the streams and walking the trails. John and Stephanie are such wonderful hosts and have done such a great job at making this a welcoming and beautiful place for the dogs and ourselves to get some exercise. We love it and will be returning!!
55Spring acres is our favorite place to spend some quality time , away from it all . Riley the Boxer loves wondering for hours through the numerous fairytale trails & streams , that are lovingly maintained by the owners. In fact, love for the nature, creativity & meticulous care of the place are evident in every corner of this heaven on earth for dogs & their people. Mila V.
Mila V.
July 2021
Spring acres is our favorite place to spend some quality time , away from it all . Riley the Boxer loves wondering for hours through the numerous fairytale trails & streams , that are lovingly maintained by the owners. In fact, love for the nature, creativity & meticulous care of the place are evident in every corner of this heaven on earth for dogs & their people.
55This is a great place to bring any dog to explore, but especially a reactive dog. The owners are very friendly. Lots of little trails and benches. There was a shallow creek perfect for dogs and kids. Lots of cute little bridges. We had a wonderful first sniff spot experience! Florence C.
Florence C.
July 2021
This is a great place to bring any dog to explore, but especially a reactive dog. The owners are very friendly. Lots of little trails and benches. There was a shallow creek perfect for dogs and kids. Lots of cute little bridges. We had a wonderful first sniff spot experience!
55A wonderful and well-kept spot for training, on and off leash play. The other animals on the property were a great training opportunity. If you have a highly reactive dog you may want to talk to John about entering through the other entrance to avoid his wonderful farm animals. The creek was amazing and we can't wait to come back to do more training, work with long lines and practicing our hiking skills on well-kept trails.Elisa R.
Elisa R.
August 2021
A wonderful and well-kept spot for training, on and off leash play. The other animals on the property were a great training opportunity. If you have a highly reactive dog you may want to talk to John about entering through the other entrance to avoid his wonderful farm animals. The creek was amazing and we can't wait to come back to do more training, work with long lines and practicing our hiking skills on well-kept trails.
How do Elma'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 Elma 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 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.
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