55The best sniff spot I’ve ever been to! So much open space and so many good smells for the doggos. The river front portion was amazing and my mastiff spent most the time wading in the water. We will for sure to back! Candra S.
Candra S.
January 2021
The best sniff spot I’ve ever been to! So much open space and so many good smells for the doggos. The river front portion was amazing and my mastiff spent most the time wading in the water. We will for sure to back!
55Today upon our arrival I realized that I had forgotten all of the water for both our dogs and ourselves. Poor timing as it was already in the 80's at 9am! However, we found (ice cold!) water bottles for the humans and plenty of water for our dogs - such a relief! We had a great time playing with our dogs!Erika P.
Erika P.
June 2021
Today upon our arrival I realized that I had forgotten all of the water for both our dogs and ourselves. Poor timing as it was already in the 80's at 9am! However, we found (ice cold!) water bottles for the humans and plenty of water for our dogs - such a relief! We had a great time playing with our dogs!
55We had so much fun here! Thank you for all of the awesome amenities! We loved finding chairs to sit in, and berries to pick along the trails. You have a beautiful spot! Our doggies loved all of the smells today! Kathleen C.
Kathleen C.
July 2021
We had so much fun here! Thank you for all of the awesome amenities! We loved finding chairs to sit in, and berries to pick along the trails. You have a beautiful spot! Our doggies loved all of the smells today!
55Awesome spot with a scenic looping trail back to a creek for owners and a wide hill next to the parking for fetch. Trails get muddy during the rain so bring towel and tall rubber boots Alex N.
Alex N.
March 2021
Awesome spot with a scenic looping trail back to a creek for owners and a wide hill next to the parking for fetch. Trails get muddy during the rain so bring towel and tall rubber boots
55This is one of the spots that felt like it was as much for me as for my pup. So, so peaceful and quiet. I did a few laps around the trails and sat by the little stream while my girl zoomed through the woods and sniffed all the sniffs. My super energetic pup slept the rest of the day and I felt refreshed. We'll be back!Sarah E.
Sarah E.
March 2021
This is one of the spots that felt like it was as much for me as for my pup. So, so peaceful and quiet. I did a few laps around the trails and sat by the little stream while my girl zoomed through the woods and sniffed all the sniffs. My super energetic pup slept the rest of the day and I felt refreshed. We'll be back!
55Great spot, nice area to play fetch and trails to explore. There was a fire pit with wood and smore makings provided, will definitely take advantage of that on a future visit. The host provided water for pup and there were toys, an extra leash, towels, sun and bug spray and other things you may need but forgot to bring, very thoughtful. Will book this spot again. Thank you for sharing your property with usTeresa W.
Teresa W.
April 2021
Great spot, nice area to play fetch and trails to explore. There was a fire pit with wood and smore makings provided, will definitely take advantage of that on a future visit. The host provided water for pup and there were toys, an extra leash, towels, sun and bug spray and other things you may need but forgot to bring, very thoughtful. Will book this spot again. Thank you for sharing your property with us
55Amazing place! My pup really loved exploring every nook and cranny. It was a lot of fun to see her romp over logs and jump over the streams, The area and drive there was also very nice. Daniela V.
Daniela V.
April 2021
Amazing place! My pup really loved exploring every nook and cranny. It was a lot of fun to see her romp over logs and jump over the streams, The area and drive there was also very nice.
55Our sweet Roxi has a great time. The place was set up so cute & we loved being able to explore the trails right up to the little creek. The hosts thought of everything & we loved that they even had a little fire pit if we wanted to come back in the evening. We will definitely come back!Sandy W.
Sandy W.
April 2021
Our sweet Roxi has a great time. The place was set up so cute & we loved being able to explore the trails right up to the little creek. The hosts thought of everything & we loved that they even had a little fire pit if we wanted to come back in the evening. We will definitely come back!
55Great spot to have a stress-free off leash experience. Our pup was exhausted in the first 20 minutes. Tons of thoughtful amenities for humans & dogs. We can’t wait to go back! Lizzie D.
Lizzie D.
January 2021
Great spot to have a stress-free off leash experience. Our pup was exhausted in the first 20 minutes. Tons of thoughtful amenities for humans & dogs. We can’t wait to go back!
55This is one of our favorite spots! While it's not fully fenced it's very secure and private. Great trails and a small stream, as well as a nice open grass area for fetch.Joe O.
Joe O.
January 2021
This is one of our favorite spots! While it's not fully fenced it's very secure and private. Great trails and a small stream, as well as a nice open grass area for fetch.
55This spot is AMAZING!!! My dog is, potentially, very reactive to people and other dogs; there are very few safe places he can be off leash running around trails and nature. This spot is very secluded and that means it is very safe for us. We LOVE it and are so thankful to visit :)christine h.
christine h.
January 2021
This spot is AMAZING!!! My dog is, potentially, very reactive to people and other dogs; there are very few safe places he can be off leash running around trails and nature. This spot is very secluded and that means it is very safe for us. We LOVE it and are so thankful to visit :)
55Today was the first time visiting Black Pond Farm. Murphy and Abigail had a blast running around checking everything out. It was a great training opportunity to practice their recall skills. Murphy was the braver one and enjoyed playing in the creek. This is a great place and we plan to return! Thank you so much!Mary K.
Mary K.
January 2021
Today was the first time visiting Black Pond Farm. Murphy and Abigail had a blast running around checking everything out. It was a great training opportunity to practice their recall skills. Murphy was the braver one and enjoyed playing in the creek. This is a great place and we plan to return! Thank you so much!
55We love this spot! It is very safe for a reactive dog like mine and one of the very few places he can go and be offleash on trails. So thankful for it!christine h.
christine h.
January 2021
We love this spot! It is very safe for a reactive dog like mine and one of the very few places he can go and be offleash on trails. So thankful for it!
55This is one of our favorite spots! My dog is recovering from a dog attack and it was so nice to be able to let him run free without worrying about running into any other dogs or people! Kate C.
Kate C.
May 2020
This is one of our favorite spots! My dog is recovering from a dog attack and it was so nice to be able to let him run free without worrying about running into any other dogs or people!
55Henry R. Dog and Sunshine had a wonderful time here again fetching sticks on the lawn, wading in the creek, and running through the woods. This is such a happy place! Courtney S.
Courtney S.
May 2020
Henry R. Dog and Sunshine had a wonderful time here again fetching sticks on the lawn, wading in the creek, and running through the woods. This is such a happy place!
55We had a great time at this spot. Directions were clear, amenities were a great edition (water, balls, bags, trash can, bug spray). The trails are clearly marked and very easy to walk in. We did the loop about 3 times then picnic on the grassy area and then 2 more loops. We didn't close the gate at the entrance - our dog has great recall, but I would recommend closing in case you play fetch and the ball rolls down. Lilla K.
Lilla K.
May 2020
We had a great time at this spot. Directions were clear, amenities were a great edition (water, balls, bags, trash can, bug spray). The trails are clearly marked and very easy to walk in. We did the loop about 3 times then picnic on the grassy area and then 2 more loops. We didn't close the gate at the entrance - our dog has great recall, but I would recommend closing in case you play fetch and the ball rolls down.
55It is so worth the trip. The host has thought of everything to make you feel like a true guest on their property. From water in a few places, chairs, extra leashes. Our dogs enjoyed running and exploring especially the creek. Thank you and we look forward to coming again real soon. Susan S.
Susan S.
June 2020
It is so worth the trip. The host has thought of everything to make you feel like a true guest on their property. From water in a few places, chairs, extra leashes. Our dogs enjoyed running and exploring especially the creek. Thank you and we look forward to coming again real soon.
55Arrived a bit early, gate was closed but not locked, so assumed it was ok to let myself in. Since it was our 2nd time, I felt ok doing this, don’t know if I would’ve my 1st time.
Love this spot, the perfect dipping hole is Frida’s favorite part! She never wants to get out! 😊 Lennis M.
Lennis M.
June 2020
Arrived a bit early, gate was closed but not locked, so assumed it was ok to let myself in. Since it was our 2nd time, I felt ok doing this, don’t know if I would’ve my 1st time.
Love this spot, the perfect dipping hole is Frida’s favorite part! She never wants to get out! 😊
55Absolutely beautiful! Brenda is great and had everything well marked. If you want to escape the city this is the place! The trails through the forest were easy to follow and our pups had so many things to explore and smell. No people, no dogs, no noise just you your pups and the sounds and smells of nature. It was wonderful! Highly recommend.Denise R.
Denise R.
July 2019
Absolutely beautiful! Brenda is great and had everything well marked. If you want to escape the city this is the place! The trails through the forest were easy to follow and our pups had so many things to explore and smell. No people, no dogs, no noise just you your pups and the sounds and smells of nature. It was wonderful! Highly recommend.
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.