55Absolutely wonderful spot, my dogs never stopped smiling. Trails for exploring, a couple open areas to run in, and even a creek and a swimming hole to splash in. I picked this spot because I was in the area to meet a friend but I may have to drive all the way down here just to visit this location, it’s that good. Gallia P.
Gallia P.
September 2021
Absolutely wonderful spot, my dogs never stopped smiling. Trails for exploring, a couple open areas to run in, and even a creek and a swimming hole to splash in. I picked this spot because I was in the area to meet a friend but I may have to drive all the way down here just to visit this location, it’s that good.
55Wow! Just spectacular! The water access, the trails, the quiet, the hosts! Just beyond impressed with our entire experience today and we can't wait to return! Jillian M.
Jillian M.
April 2021
Wow! Just spectacular! The water access, the trails, the quiet, the hosts! Just beyond impressed with our entire experience today and we can't wait to return!
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.
55Such a wonderful spot! GO! My lab loved it and John the host was awesome! The stream was perfect too. I’ll definitely go back - it’s a great spot to spend some time !Jeri M.
Jeri M.
August 2021
Such a wonderful spot! GO! My lab loved it and John the host was awesome! The stream was perfect too. I’ll definitely go back - it’s a great spot to spend some time !
55This spot is AMAZING! So very many different trails and things to sniff! My dog has the potential to be reactive/aggressive, sooo we go to a lot of sniffspots. This spot is one of the very best; both in terms of safety and location/amenities.
The owner is very thoughtful and is understanding of my dog's issues as well.
Just a fantastic place :)christine h.
christine h.
May 2021
This spot is AMAZING! So very many different trails and things to sniff! My dog has the potential to be reactive/aggressive, sooo we go to a lot of sniffspots. This spot is one of the very best; both in terms of safety and location/amenities.
The owner is very thoughtful and is understanding of my dog's issues as well.
Just a fantastic place :)
55John's spot was so beautiful and our high energy Springer Spaniel had plenty of space to explore, sniff, and swim. We highly recommend and will be returning!Tina B.
Tina B.
June 2021
John's spot was so beautiful and our high energy Springer Spaniel had plenty of space to explore, sniff, and swim. We highly recommend and will be returning!
55I had such an amazing time with my 12 year old son and our 1 year old Aussie, Bear. We explored many beautiful trails and ended the visit by cooling off in the refreshing creek.
The owners were so kind and welcoming and gave us a quick tour. They provide you with biodegradable poop bags and a place to dispose of them. We are absolutely in love with this place and already booked our next visit! Kimberly H.
Kimberly H.
June 2021
I had such an amazing time with my 12 year old son and our 1 year old Aussie, Bear. We explored many beautiful trails and ended the visit by cooling off in the refreshing creek.
The owners were so kind and welcoming and gave us a quick tour. They provide you with biodegradable poop bags and a place to dispose of them. We are absolutely in love with this place and already booked our next visit!
55We love this place! It’s a great spot to visit any time of year, but during this hot weather we especially appreciate it. My dog took several dips in the creek to cool off. John and Stephanie are the best too! Bonnie B.
Bonnie B.
June 2021
We love this place! It’s a great spot to visit any time of year, but during this hot weather we especially appreciate it. My dog took several dips in the creek to cool off. John and Stephanie are the best too!
55Lovely spot, lovely folks! Our dogs loved it. One of the best Sniffspots we’ve been to - highly recommend! Priyanka K.
Priyanka K.
July 2021
Lovely spot, lovely folks! Our dogs loved it. One of the best Sniffspots we’ve been to - highly recommend!
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.