55Tons of space for the dogs to explore. Could have spent longer than an hour here for sure. Fallen branches for fetch and a chew were a hit. Would visit throughout the year. Thank youuTaylor A.
Taylor A.
February 2024
Tons of space for the dogs to explore. Could have spent longer than an hour here for sure. Fallen branches for fetch and a chew were a hit. Would visit throughout the year. Thank youu
55We had a great experience at Bridget’s property. We enjoyed the walking trail and fields, and can’t wait to check out the pond in the summer! Everything is very far away from the road so not having a fence was not an issue. Samantha P.
Samantha P.
February 2024
We had a great experience at Bridget’s property. We enjoyed the walking trail and fields, and can’t wait to check out the pond in the summer! Everything is very far away from the road so not having a fence was not an issue.
55This is such a great spot! So much space for my pup to run, play fetch, and of course, smell all the smells! We started off in the first field to the right of the main trail, then walked the lovely main trail to the back fields for more exploring.
There's a garbage bin at the parking lot (and poop bags!) and another at the end of the main trail. Appreciated the signage with directions as well.
We will definitely be back, and we'll book a longer stay. This is a beautiful property, and Bridget is such a thoughtful host. Stephanie J.
Stephanie J.
February 2024
This is such a great spot! So much space for my pup to run, play fetch, and of course, smell all the smells! We started off in the first field to the right of the main trail, then walked the lovely main trail to the back fields for more exploring.
There's a garbage bin at the parking lot (and poop bags!) and another at the end of the main trail. Appreciated the signage with directions as well.
We will definitely be back, and we'll book a longer stay. This is a beautiful property, and Bridget is such a thoughtful host.
55This property is so big and well marked. The dogs had lots of space to explore! We will definitely come back and looking forward to checking it out in the summer too!Julia R.
Julia R.
February 2024
This property is so big and well marked. The dogs had lots of space to explore! We will definitely come back and looking forward to checking it out in the summer too!
55We loved our visit!!! It is a huge space with lots to smell and discover. The main path is beautiful and we cannot wait to discover the pond area later in the year. The host answers any and all questions and is very kind. We will 100% be back!Maëva L.
Maëva L.
March 2024
We loved our visit!!! It is a huge space with lots to smell and discover. The main path is beautiful and we cannot wait to discover the pond area later in the year. The host answers any and all questions and is very kind. We will 100% be back!
55We keep coming back to continue enjoying this wonderful property. We had some extra adventures today with the mud conditions, Bridget was very communicative to help us. We also lvor all the animals we can see on the way in!Julia R.
Julia R.
March 2024
We keep coming back to continue enjoying this wonderful property. We had some extra adventures today with the mud conditions, Bridget was very communicative to help us. We also lvor all the animals we can see on the way in!
55March 4th - Sun was shining so the ground is muddy. Lots of fields to run in without mud even if it was wet. Be sure to bring towels. This is a lovely spot for runners. Huge open fields mixed with some paths would make it fun to bring a chuck-it. My three dogs loved it. Out-house and fire pit were in a gorgeous spot. I do don’t even make it to the pond on this visit! We will be back. Linda S.
Linda S.
March 2024
March 4th - Sun was shining so the ground is muddy. Lots of fields to run in without mud even if it was wet. Be sure to bring towels. This is a lovely spot for runners. Huge open fields mixed with some paths would make it fun to bring a chuck-it. My three dogs loved it. Out-house and fire pit were in a gorgeous spot. I do don’t even make it to the pond on this visit! We will be back.
55Very thoughtful of the host to let me know that she had set up a dog wash station because of how muddy all of Ottawa is right now, among other considerate details.Jeremy H.
Jeremy H.
March 2024
Very thoughtful of the host to let me know that she had set up a dog wash station because of how muddy all of Ottawa is right now, among other considerate details.
55It has been a pleasure coming to this lovely place every time. The host is very considerate and communication is so easy. We love coming here it is our favorite spot to explore and we cannot wait to be able to enjoy the pond !Maëva L.
Maëva L.
March 2024
It has been a pleasure coming to this lovely place every time. The host is very considerate and communication is so easy. We love coming here it is our favorite spot to explore and we cannot wait to be able to enjoy the pond !
55This is dog paradise. Acres of land to explore in the heart of farming country. The car ride to Metcalfe from my place in Ottawa West took only 40 minutes. A visit to be repeated for sure!Kate M.
Kate M.
March 2024
This is dog paradise. Acres of land to explore in the heart of farming country. The car ride to Metcalfe from my place in Ottawa West took only 40 minutes. A visit to be repeated for sure!
55So much space for running and playing. My pup had so much fun in the grass and pond. Bridget was super helpful in guiding us to where we were supposed to go. I did find a tick crawling on me afterwards so make sure to check yourself and your pup after! Overall definitely will be returning and recommending to other dog parents! Madeline W.
Madeline W.
March 2024
So much space for running and playing. My pup had so much fun in the grass and pond. Bridget was super helpful in guiding us to where we were supposed to go. I did find a tick crawling on me afterwards so make sure to check yourself and your pup after! Overall definitely will be returning and recommending to other dog parents!
55Awesome first visit, we'll definitely be back. The spot was very easy to find and the parking area, trail and pond are really well marked. Huge amount of space for the dogs to play fetch, chase and sniff and it's very clean, there's even an extra garbage far back on the trail. The outhouse and fire pit are a really nice touch. The hosts obviously put a lot of thought into this spot.Shona F.
Shona F.
March 2024
Awesome first visit, we'll definitely be back. The spot was very easy to find and the parking area, trail and pond are really well marked. Huge amount of space for the dogs to play fetch, chase and sniff and it's very clean, there's even an extra garbage far back on the trail. The outhouse and fire pit are a really nice touch. The hosts obviously put a lot of thought into this spot.
55Easy to get to, private, lots of land to let the pups run, (if you need a pup on long line to practice recall or if you have a runner this is the ideal place)
Outhouse available if needed, extra poop bags and a garbage on the trail.
Main trail is gorgeous for pictures!
Host was responsive via messaging.
Highly recommended this sniff spot. We will be back! Leeann H.
Leeann H.
March 2024
Easy to get to, private, lots of land to let the pups run, (if you need a pup on long line to practice recall or if you have a runner this is the ideal place)
Outhouse available if needed, extra poop bags and a garbage on the trail.
Main trail is gorgeous for pictures!
Host was responsive via messaging.
Highly recommended this sniff spot. We will be back!
55Lovely spot with a variety of things to explore and the host was very kind to put up signs on the property for directions! The fields surrounded by trees made it a very calm experience for my normally reactive dog!Michelle K.
Michelle K.
March 2024
Lovely spot with a variety of things to explore and the host was very kind to put up signs on the property for directions! The fields surrounded by trees made it a very calm experience for my normally reactive dog!
55Always such a pleasure coming here. My pup loves it so much. There’s so much land for him run and feel free! As always, we will be back :) Madeline W.
Madeline W.
April 2024
Always such a pleasure coming here. My pup loves it so much. There’s so much land for him run and feel free! As always, we will be back :)
How do Ottawa'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
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Spots are designed for safety and both hosts and guests are reviewed after each visit
Designed for private play
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Reactive dogs welcome
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FAQ about our Ottawa 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 Ottawa?
There are 4 dog hiking trails in the Ottawa area. The most popular dog hiking trail is LK Farm private dog park in Metcalfe. 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 Ottawa area range from $12.0 and $12.0. The least expensive dog hiking trail is LK Farm private dog park in Metcalfe. The most expensive dog hiking trail is LK Farm private dog park in Metcalfe. Each host sets their own price, so you can check the price on the specific Sniffspot dog park listing.
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