55My 2 year old pit loves to run around here and explore all of the smells! Plenty of hills to run your pup tired. A little muddy in places, but what else would you expect in a PNW forest in the wintertime. Eric P.
Eric P.
December 2023
My 2 year old pit loves to run around here and explore all of the smells! Plenty of hills to run your pup tired. A little muddy in places, but what else would you expect in a PNW forest in the wintertime.
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55We really enjoyed this spot! I was happy to see that everything was marked very clearly and the paths were obvious! An hour gave us enough time to explore two of the paths with stops to play and sniff around. I will say that it can be VERY SLIPPERY in some spots but that didn’t detract from the amount of fun my dog had! I did hear music and some construction type noises but my dog is deaf so of course it didn’t bother him. Overall, very good spot!Jessica O.
Jessica O.
December 2023
We really enjoyed this spot! I was happy to see that everything was marked very clearly and the paths were obvious! An hour gave us enough time to explore two of the paths with stops to play and sniff around. I will say that it can be VERY SLIPPERY in some spots but that didn’t detract from the amount of fun my dog had! I did hear music and some construction type noises but my dog is deaf so of course it didn’t bother him. Overall, very good spot!
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55Beautiful wooded property with a trail system. Steep and muddy trails. A trekking pole and good boots are helpful. My dogs had a wonderful time. Jess L.
Jess L.
December 2023
Beautiful wooded property with a trail system. Steep and muddy trails. A trekking pole and good boots are helpful. My dogs had a wonderful time.
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55Awesome spot! We wanted to try hiking off-leash with our dog to see how she’d do & this place is perfect! Very well marked, lots of trails, sticks, smells & views. We all had a great time!Lydia S.
Lydia S.
December 2023
Awesome spot! We wanted to try hiking off-leash with our dog to see how she’d do & this place is perfect! Very well marked, lots of trails, sticks, smells & views. We all had a great time!
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55This is a great spot! There was so much room for my pup to run. Just remember to bring some proper hiking shoes because it is muddy during the rainy season Emily B.
Emily B.
December 2023
This is a great spot! There was so much room for my pup to run. Just remember to bring some proper hiking shoes because it is muddy during the rainy season
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55What a great visit. My chubby self got a great workout. Make sure in winter you wear good sho3s. Probably want hikers. I did slide down in a couple spots but we had so much fun. My boys loved the trails and raced back and forth. This was our first unfenced one, but 0 issues as lots of natural boundaries. Can't wait to come back . Would love to see this in spring and summer as well. Dina C.
Dina C.
December 2023
What a great visit. My chubby self got a great workout. Make sure in winter you wear good sho3s. Probably want hikers. I did slide down in a couple spots but we had so much fun. My boys loved the trails and raced back and forth. This was our first unfenced one, but 0 issues as lots of natural boundaries. Can't wait to come back . Would love to see this in spring and summer as well.
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55Everything just as advertised! Was a bit muddy in places and steep for humans, but we expected that based on host’s description. Good signage, easy parking. Dogs had a blast and came back tired and happy!Kim B.
Kim B.
December 2023
Everything just as advertised! Was a bit muddy in places and steep for humans, but we expected that based on host’s description. Good signage, easy parking. Dogs had a blast and came back tired and happy!
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55The most beautiful sniffspot I have ever been to! I have a reactive dog and Luke was very nice and accommodating. Very appreciative to have a beautiful isolated sniffspot like this available. Juliet G.
Juliet G.
January 2024
The most beautiful sniffspot I have ever been to! I have a reactive dog and Luke was very nice and accommodating. Very appreciative to have a beautiful isolated sniffspot like this available.
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55What an amazing spot! Perfect for hikers who want to walk with their dogs in forest park, but can’t because of dog reactivity. Directions and instructions for arrival were easy to follow. The trails are well maintained and well marked. Beautiful spot, I’ll be back! Lizzie F.
Lizzie F.
January 2024
What an amazing spot! Perfect for hikers who want to walk with their dogs in forest park, but can’t because of dog reactivity. Directions and instructions for arrival were easy to follow. The trails are well maintained and well marked. Beautiful spot, I’ll be back!
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55This is an enjoyable place to let dogs be dogs. It's nicely maintained and full of good smells! My boys enjoyed the quiet and the adventure of trails. Christy D.
Christy D.
January 2024
This is an enjoyable place to let dogs be dogs. It's nicely maintained and full of good smells! My boys enjoyed the quiet and the adventure of trails.
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55Great spot! Multiple trails and a creek that runs through. Definitely gets muddy in the wet season so bring hiking boots to avoid slipping and a towel to clean off your dog. My dog loved it! Ciara K.
Ciara K.
January 2024
Great spot! Multiple trails and a creek that runs through. Definitely gets muddy in the wet season so bring hiking boots to avoid slipping and a towel to clean off your dog. My dog loved it!
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55We always have a blast here. So many hills to run up and tire my pup out on. It’s muddy which should be expected this time of year, but all of the branches and fallen trees have been cleared from the paths. Eric P.
Eric P.
January 2024
We always have a blast here. So many hills to run up and tire my pup out on. It’s muddy which should be expected this time of year, but all of the branches and fallen trees have been cleared from the paths.
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55I have a fearful/reactive dog and this was our first time off leash. It was amazing and beautiful, with plenty of trails to explore and sniff and run. Will be back, the ultimate decompressionJessica R.
Jessica R.
January 2024
I have a fearful/reactive dog and this was our first time off leash. It was amazing and beautiful, with plenty of trails to explore and sniff and run. Will be back, the ultimate decompression
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55Super fun spot—great trails, clear signage, and the lookout loop had a gorgeous view. Pretty muddy, but not a problem with the right shoes! Mikayla M.
Mikayla M.
January 2024
Super fun spot—great trails, clear signage, and the lookout loop had a gorgeous view. Pretty muddy, but not a problem with the right shoes!
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55Such an amazing spot for my reactive dog who does great off leash!! She had so much fun. The trails were steep and allowed me to get my heart pumping too :) wear shoes that you don’t mind getting muddy. Best spot I’ve been to so far, I’ll be back!Nicole S.
Nicole S.
January 2024
Such an amazing spot for my reactive dog who does great off leash!! She had so much fun. The trails were steep and allowed me to get my heart pumping too :) wear shoes that you don’t mind getting muddy. Best spot I’ve been to so far, I’ll be back!
How do Cornelius'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 Cornelius 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.