55We had a wonderful time and a beautiful morning at this spot. There is a mowed path around much of the big field and the path along the river which was nice. It is great to be able to take the dogs somewhere we are guaranteed there will not be other dogs present. yay!Leah K.
Leah K.
May 2021
We had a wonderful time and a beautiful morning at this spot. There is a mowed path around much of the big field and the path along the river which was nice. It is great to be able to take the dogs somewhere we are guaranteed there will not be other dogs present. yay!
55Our favorite sniffspot! Erin and Brenda are amazing hosts. They’re always improving the property and they care about your experience. On a gorgeous cloudy day, after a good rain, they built a beautiful fire for everyone to enjoy. What a yummy treat. Made our day. The trails are well maintained and the amenities provided are so helpful. Thank you for sharing your land with us! Ryan C.
Ryan C.
September 2021
Our favorite sniffspot! Erin and Brenda are amazing hosts. They’re always improving the property and they care about your experience. On a gorgeous cloudy day, after a good rain, they built a beautiful fire for everyone to enjoy. What a yummy treat. Made our day. The trails are well maintained and the amenities provided are so helpful. Thank you for sharing your land with us!
55We had such a wonderful time! A great, peaceful escape from the busy city. Definitely making this a regular getaway for us and the pup. I even got some therapeutic gardening in! Tia H.
Tia H.
May 2021
We had such a wonderful time! A great, peaceful escape from the busy city. Definitely making this a regular getaway for us and the pup. I even got some therapeutic gardening in!
55The trails were well maintained and clean. It was great to let Gwen wander a trail for once without feeling a need to worry. We also got to enjoy a bonfire after our nice walk!Paul R.
Paul R.
February 2021
The trails were well maintained and clean. It was great to let Gwen wander a trail for once without feeling a need to worry. We also got to enjoy a bonfire after our nice walk!
55Great spot for my boy and I to get some exercise and bonding time! He had so much fun in the creek and on the trails. Thank you! We'll be back. Ashley G.
Ashley G.
February 2021
Great spot for my boy and I to get some exercise and bonding time! He had so much fun in the creek and on the trails. Thank you! We'll be back.
55Lovely trails and open grassy area for the doggies to play. The dogs loved running up and down the hill and we enjoyed just having the peace of mind know they were in a safe spot to run free. Loved it so much and hope to come back soon Ariella E.
Ariella E.
February 2021
Lovely trails and open grassy area for the doggies to play. The dogs loved running up and down the hill and we enjoyed just having the peace of mind know they were in a safe spot to run free. Loved it so much and hope to come back soon
55What a spectacular spot! Easy little hike. Dogs were worn out after the first hour. Host was wonderful enough to have started a fire to keep us toasty! So thoughtful! Can't wait to visit again! Jillian M.
Jillian M.
February 2021
What a spectacular spot! Easy little hike. Dogs were worn out after the first hour. Host was wonderful enough to have started a fire to keep us toasty! So thoughtful! Can't wait to visit again!
55Beautiful, peaceful, lush green, and well maintained trails. The pups and humans had a lot of fun exploring in the trails. The site has excellent signage for the trails and the host has camping chairs, trash cans etc. We walked 3 loops in the 2 hours we were there. Highly recommend and we will be back again. Janani T.
Janani T.
August 2020
Beautiful, peaceful, lush green, and well maintained trails. The pups and humans had a lot of fun exploring in the trails. The site has excellent signage for the trails and the host has camping chairs, trash cans etc. We walked 3 loops in the 2 hours we were there. Highly recommend and we will be back again.
55great spot with grassy area for fetch and lots of places to sniff and mark. They provide a spot to sit if don't want to lay on the grass in rainy days.Gerrit V.
Gerrit V.
August 2020
great spot with grassy area for fetch and lots of places to sniff and mark. They provide a spot to sit if don't want to lay on the grass in rainy days.
55One of our favorite spots! I love that its fenced but yet your in the forest! It’s so beautiful and our pups just love it! This is a great spot if you have a reactive pup as mine are. You will never see anyone, just the great outdoors!Denise R.
Denise R.
November 2020
One of our favorite spots! I love that its fenced but yet your in the forest! It’s so beautiful and our pups just love it! This is a great spot if you have a reactive pup as mine are. You will never see anyone, just the great outdoors!
55Well thought out space.
Plenty of parking, nice little spot for humans to sit, even have a fire and make s’mores. Water and toys available, as were other essentials you might have forgotten.
A few short hikes with a stream at the top. Grassy area for fetch at the beginning. Corey P.
Corey P.
November 2020
Well thought out space.
Plenty of parking, nice little spot for humans to sit, even have a fire and make s’mores. Water and toys available, as were other essentials you might have forgotten.
A few short hikes with a stream at the top. Grassy area for fetch at the beginning.
55LOVE this spot! 5 acres with all kinds of hills, little trails, and there’s even a creek towards the back, which is an added bonus. Erin is a great host! Plenty of signage, fresh water for your pup, throwing sticks ready for you to toss, even s’mores ready for you to make if you want! Very private and relaxing 💜Rebecca V.
Rebecca V.
April 2020
LOVE this spot! 5 acres with all kinds of hills, little trails, and there’s even a creek towards the back, which is an added bonus. Erin is a great host! Plenty of signage, fresh water for your pup, throwing sticks ready for you to toss, even s’mores ready for you to make if you want! Very private and relaxing 💜
55Our two English Cocker Spaniels had a wonderful romp here today. Everything they love was there in one place: mossy, woody trails, a creek to spash in, and a grassy lawn to roll around on. Everything is conveniently set out and well marked, including chairs on the trails for humans to take a rest. We will come again!Courtney S.
Courtney S.
April 2020
Our two English Cocker Spaniels had a wonderful romp here today. Everything they love was there in one place: mossy, woody trails, a creek to spash in, and a grassy lawn to roll around on. Everything is conveniently set out and well marked, including chairs on the trails for humans to take a rest. We will come again!
55I got a bit confused (should’ve paid attention to my GPS!!) & Initially went to the wrong Black Pond Farm SniffSpot.
The host was very understanding & helpful though, & figured out my mistake, directed me to the right place & graciously allowed me to stay my full hour (since by then I was halfway into my reserved time)
Woodland Tranquility Pathways was an awesome getaway for both my tripod Lab AND me!
Very peaceful and nicely groomed trails, & Frida was thrilled to cool off in the creek!
Since Frida can’t walk too far without getting tired, we probably didn’t even find all the trails available, but I like that we were able to choose short or long loops.
Will most definitely return! Lennis M.
Lennis M.
April 2020
I got a bit confused (should’ve paid attention to my GPS!!) & Initially went to the wrong Black Pond Farm SniffSpot.
The host was very understanding & helpful though, & figured out my mistake, directed me to the right place & graciously allowed me to stay my full hour (since by then I was halfway into my reserved time)
Woodland Tranquility Pathways was an awesome getaway for both my tripod Lab AND me!
Very peaceful and nicely groomed trails, & Frida was thrilled to cool off in the creek!
Since Frida can’t walk too far without getting tired, we probably didn’t even find all the trails available, but I like that we were able to choose short or long loops.
Will most definitely return!
55Beautiful place to go for a walk in the woods. Wear shoes or boots with some traction. Trails are well maintained and easy to explore. Host provides a lot of extras. I was happy to find a poop depository bucket by the lockers. I’ve had to drive it home at other SS. Beautiful little creek runs through this area. The dogs loved exploring, and I loved being in nature! Be mindful of potential to run into horses or deer once you cross the creek though! There is open wire fencing along the path after the creek that I didn’t see beforehand, and one of my dogs took off like lightning across a field, I think after a horse, but I actually couldn’t see what he chased after as the house is pretty far off. My city dog apparently has no self-preservation genes. He recalled back after causing chaos somewhere by the house. Anyway, leash up before crossing the creek if you’re unsure how your dog might do around other animals! Otherwise we had no other encounters. Lindy L.
Lindy L.
May 2020
Beautiful place to go for a walk in the woods. Wear shoes or boots with some traction. Trails are well maintained and easy to explore. Host provides a lot of extras. I was happy to find a poop depository bucket by the lockers. I’ve had to drive it home at other SS. Beautiful little creek runs through this area. The dogs loved exploring, and I loved being in nature! Be mindful of potential to run into horses or deer once you cross the creek though! There is open wire fencing along the path after the creek that I didn’t see beforehand, and one of my dogs took off like lightning across a field, I think after a horse, but I actually couldn’t see what he chased after as the house is pretty far off. My city dog apparently has no self-preservation genes. He recalled back after causing chaos somewhere by the house. Anyway, leash up before crossing the creek if you’re unsure how your dog might do around other animals! Otherwise we had no other encounters.
55Quiet and secluded, a perfect place to let your pup have a bit of off leash time. Easy to find and access.Sara H.
Sara H.
May 2020
Quiet and secluded, a perfect place to let your pup have a bit of off leash time. Easy to find and access.
How do Kelso'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 Kelso 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.