55My dog had a blast! So much open space to run and the field was not at all as muddy as I’d expected with all the rain. We look forward to coming back in the summer!Tonya R.
Tonya R.
April 2023
My dog had a blast! So much open space to run and the field was not at all as muddy as I’d expected with all the rain. We look forward to coming back in the summer!
Sauvie Island, Riverfront, Field, 40 Acres, swing on River | Sniffspot
55This is an excellent Sniff Spot if you want a lot of space for doggo to play! As a bonus, there is a great view of Mt. Hood, and just across the street is your private river with a spot where you can swing on a tree swing and have some fun and throw the ball or stick into the water for your water loving doggo!
The host is so friendly and will give you the "lay of of the land," so you can enjoy it fully. I recommend highly! Victoria H.
Victoria H.
April 2023
This is an excellent Sniff Spot if you want a lot of space for doggo to play! As a bonus, there is a great view of Mt. Hood, and just across the street is your private river with a spot where you can swing on a tree swing and have some fun and throw the ball or stick into the water for your water loving doggo!
The host is so friendly and will give you the "lay of of the land," so you can enjoy it fully. I recommend highly!
Sauvie Island, Riverfront, Field, 40 Acres, swing on River | Sniffspot
55Such a beautiful and unique property! Sooo much space for our pup to run and swim and explore. There are cows and horses visible but they are behind fences and there’s plenty of space to avoid them. I recommend wearing close-toed shoes as this is a working farm and there is hay, mud, and bugs. Shelby D.
Shelby D.
April 2023
Such a beautiful and unique property! Sooo much space for our pup to run and swim and explore. There are cows and horses visible but they are behind fences and there’s plenty of space to avoid them. I recommend wearing close-toed shoes as this is a working farm and there is hay, mud, and bugs.
Sauvie Island, Riverfront, Field, 40 Acres, swing on River | Sniffspot
55Incredibly beautiful, peaceful property. We got to see cows and horses and there’s so much to explore. Has immediately become our new favorite spot!Hima V.
Hima V.
April 2023
Incredibly beautiful, peaceful property. We got to see cows and horses and there’s so much to explore. Has immediately become our new favorite spot!
Sauvie Island, Riverfront, Field, 40 Acres, swing on River | Sniffspot
55We came out here for the water access and had a good time. There was a huge field for sniffing and throwing the ball. I was able to park under a tree so we had some shade. Across the road, there’s a long path with some spots down to the water. My dog had a fantastic time running off leash and dunking herself when she got too hot.Ari B.
Ari B.
May 2023
We came out here for the water access and had a good time. There was a huge field for sniffing and throwing the ball. I was able to park under a tree so we had some shade. Across the road, there’s a long path with some spots down to the water. My dog had a fantastic time running off leash and dunking herself when she got too hot.
Sauvie Island, Riverfront, Field, 40 Acres, swing on River | Sniffspot
55Such a beautiful spot! We loved being able to go dip our toes in the river and then run around in the field! So much fun! The water was pretty high when we visited but the hosts let us know to pay attention to the tides and there is a good beach when the water is lowerMaddie B.
Maddie B.
May 2023
Such a beautiful spot! We loved being able to go dip our toes in the river and then run around in the field! So much fun! The water was pretty high when we visited but the hosts let us know to pay attention to the tides and there is a good beach when the water is lower
Sauvie Island, Riverfront, Field, 40 Acres, swing on River | Sniffspot
55Wonderful space for dogs and humans. Accommodating and pleasant hosts. We had a wonderful walk in the fields and water side. Perfect spot for us when traveling into Portland from our little island in Washington. Mary Elizabeth N.
Mary Elizabeth N.
May 2023
Wonderful space for dogs and humans. Accommodating and pleasant hosts. We had a wonderful walk in the fields and water side. Perfect spot for us when traveling into Portland from our little island in Washington.
Sauvie Island, Riverfront, Field, 40 Acres, swing on River | Sniffspot
55Host is super friendly and available. Lots of space. Fun for all the dogs. The cows and horses are far enough away that this was not an issueSarah B.
Sarah B.
May 2023
Host is super friendly and available. Lots of space. Fun for all the dogs. The cows and horses are far enough away that this was not an issue
Sauvie Island, Riverfront, Field, 40 Acres, swing on River | Sniffspot
55Such an amazing spot for dogs and humans. Hosts were extremely nice and welcoming. i live 1hr away the drive was worth it. i’ll be back soon ! Carmina M.
Carmina M.
May 2023
Such an amazing spot for dogs and humans. Hosts were extremely nice and welcoming. i live 1hr away the drive was worth it. i’ll be back soon !
Sauvie Island, Riverfront, Field, 40 Acres, swing on River | Sniffspot
55Beautiful spot. Lots of room to explore. Not much shade in the hay area, but the river side was beautiful too. Very nice owners! Clean and easy to get to with their directions. Juliette M.
Juliette M.
May 2023
Beautiful spot. Lots of room to explore. Not much shade in the hay area, but the river side was beautiful too. Very nice owners! Clean and easy to get to with their directions.
Sauvie Island, Riverfront, Field, 40 Acres, swing on River | Sniffspot
55We had the best time with all our doggie friends celebrating my birthday
The host was super sweet! This is our second year coming for my birthday and I'm sure we'll be back next year! This year we were able to access the river. The bank was a bit muddy but the dogs didn't care! Great fun was had by allPJ W.
PJ W.
June 2023
We had the best time with all our doggie friends celebrating my birthday
The host was super sweet! This is our second year coming for my birthday and I'm sure we'll be back next year! This year we were able to access the river. The bank was a bit muddy but the dogs didn't care! Great fun was had by all
Sauvie Island, Riverfront, Field, 40 Acres, swing on River | Sniffspot
55Great host and beautiful property! We visited on a beautiful summer night and enjoyed a nice breeze and breathtaking views of Mt Hood and Columbia Slough. Dogs enjoyed cooling off in the water. Bring a towel to dry them off and shoes that can get muddy as the beach is soft mud and the dogs loved it but they were a mess! Nothing another romp in the pasture to dry the mud couldn’t fix. We will be back! So amazing!!Mary M.
Mary M.
June 2023
Great host and beautiful property! We visited on a beautiful summer night and enjoyed a nice breeze and breathtaking views of Mt Hood and Columbia Slough. Dogs enjoyed cooling off in the water. Bring a towel to dry them off and shoes that can get muddy as the beach is soft mud and the dogs loved it but they were a mess! Nothing another romp in the pasture to dry the mud couldn’t fix. We will be back! So amazing!!
Sauvie Island, Riverfront, Field, 40 Acres, swing on River | Sniffspot
55Such a pretty spot on the river with views of both Mt Hood and Mt St Helens! The dogs loved exploring on the muddy banks and wading in the river. Then we took a break at the shaded picnic table before walking a big loop around the hay fields. We'll definitely visit again.Susan A.
Susan A.
June 2023
Such a pretty spot on the river with views of both Mt Hood and Mt St Helens! The dogs loved exploring on the muddy banks and wading in the river. Then we took a break at the shaded picnic table before walking a big loop around the hay fields. We'll definitely visit again.
Sauvie Island, Riverfront, Field, 40 Acres, swing on River | Sniffspot
55Wonderful, huge property with a field on one side and river access on the other. Our two dogs had a blast jumping into the water over and over again! It was a bit muddy at the waterfront, but I think that only made it all the more enjoyable for the pups 🙂 There is a nice spot for the humans to sit/lounge in the shade, and there’s even a fire pit for colder temps!Tiana R.
Tiana R.
June 2023
Wonderful, huge property with a field on one side and river access on the other. Our two dogs had a blast jumping into the water over and over again! It was a bit muddy at the waterfront, but I think that only made it all the more enjoyable for the pups 🙂 There is a nice spot for the humans to sit/lounge in the shade, and there’s even a fire pit for colder temps!
Sauvie Island, Riverfront, Field, 40 Acres, swing on River | Sniffspot
55Great spot. Especially for the water and walk along the water. Bring boots as its muddy. Water was great for my dog. We couldnt get to see the whole property but we will be back.Timbre R.
Timbre R.
June 2023
Great spot. Especially for the water and walk along the water. Bring boots as its muddy. Water was great for my dog. We couldnt get to see the whole property but we will be back.
Sauvie Island, Riverfront, Field, 40 Acres, swing on River | Sniffspot
552nd time here, love this spot! There’s lots of space and privacy, the dogs had a blast playing in the river. Ariana M.
Ariana M.
July 2023
2nd time here, love this spot! There’s lots of space and privacy, the dogs had a blast playing in the river.
How do Castle Rock'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 Castle Rock 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.