55Our absolute favorite spot! There’s a lot of swamp-ish areas, so make sure you wear the right shoes and be prepared for very dirty (but happy) pups!Alyssa A.
Alyssa A.
December 2023
Our absolute favorite spot! There’s a lot of swamp-ish areas, so make sure you wear the right shoes and be prepared for very dirty (but happy) pups!
Peaceful mini-retreat with field & woods | Sniffspot
55My dog had the absolute time of his life here (and so did we). This is the best Sniffspot. The amenities are fantastic, the yard & trails are well-kept, and it’s completely fenced! This was a great spot for us to work on my dog’s off-leash readiness/recall. We will most definitely be back! Alyssa G.
Alyssa G.
December 2023
My dog had the absolute time of his life here (and so did we). This is the best Sniffspot. The amenities are fantastic, the yard & trails are well-kept, and it’s completely fenced! This was a great spot for us to work on my dog’s off-leash readiness/recall. We will most definitely be back!
Peaceful mini-retreat with field & woods | Sniffspot
55Our dogs love Barb’s Sniffspot and we do too! It’s an incredible spot for our reactive pup to get some rare off leash time and safely enjoy running around and being a “normal” dog. Cormac O.
Cormac O.
December 2023
Our dogs love Barb’s Sniffspot and we do too! It’s an incredible spot for our reactive pup to get some rare off leash time and safely enjoy running around and being a “normal” dog.
Peaceful mini-retreat with field & woods | Sniffspot
55LOVE! The property is a combo of open field and forest trails that our dog absolutely loved. I was worried about getting lost in so much space but the property is laid out really well. Very quick drive from Blaine as well! We will definitely be back!Lauren G.
Lauren G.
January 2024
LOVE! The property is a combo of open field and forest trails that our dog absolutely loved. I was worried about getting lost in so much space but the property is laid out really well. Very quick drive from Blaine as well! We will definitely be back!
Peaceful mini-retreat with field & woods | Sniffspot
55Lovely spot!! My super energetic dog had the time of his life! It’s a wonderful mix of flat turf land and wooded area, for all types of outdoor adventure needs of your dog. Faiqah M.
Faiqah M.
January 2024
Lovely spot!! My super energetic dog had the time of his life! It’s a wonderful mix of flat turf land and wooded area, for all types of outdoor adventure needs of your dog.
Peaceful mini-retreat with field & woods | Sniffspot
55This is an amazing spot that my dogs would happily stay forever.
It’s like having your own private park! Love all the trails and thoughtful amenities along the way.Cheri M.
Cheri M.
January 2024
This is an amazing spot that my dogs would happily stay forever.
It’s like having your own private park! Love all the trails and thoughtful amenities along the way.
Peaceful mini-retreat with field & woods | Sniffspot
55LOVED!!! Nothing short of magical to have a private, enclosed woods. The whole property is incredible — so well equipped, maintained and managed. Elle L.
Elle L.
December 2023
LOVED!!! Nothing short of magical to have a private, enclosed woods. The whole property is incredible — so well equipped, maintained and managed.
Peaceful mini-retreat with field & woods | Sniffspot
55Barb & Barb’s property are both so great! Loved being able to practice off leash hikes in the woods, and for the dogs to run and sniff and dig in the field. It’s so wonderful to have a fulfilling spot for the dogs both mentally and physically, where they are safe and I don’t have to worry that I can’t keep up with them. Elise D.
Elise D.
January 2024
Barb & Barb’s property are both so great! Loved being able to practice off leash hikes in the woods, and for the dogs to run and sniff and dig in the field. It’s so wonderful to have a fulfilling spot for the dogs both mentally and physically, where they are safe and I don’t have to worry that I can’t keep up with them.
Peaceful mini-retreat with field & woods | Sniffspot
55Beautiful place and some thing for all dogs I would think. Huge open field for running and our favorite part was the woods. Well marked trails through a beautiful little forest with lots of water and mud which my dog loved! Barb is very friendly and has the entire set up dialed in. Highly recommend! Mark M.
Mark M.
January 2024
Beautiful place and some thing for all dogs I would think. Huge open field for running and our favorite part was the woods. Well marked trails through a beautiful little forest with lots of water and mud which my dog loved! Barb is very friendly and has the entire set up dialed in. Highly recommend! 
Peaceful mini-retreat with field & woods | Sniffspot
55This spot is incredible, it's absolutely huge. Wonderful host and lots of amenities, it's great to enter the gate take off the collar and let your dogs just rip across the enormous field into the woods!Jill M.
Jill M.
January 2024
This spot is incredible, it's absolutely huge. Wonderful host and lots of amenities, it's great to enter the gate take off the collar and let your dogs just rip across the enormous field into the woods!
Peaceful mini-retreat with field & woods | Sniffspot
55Have visited this little sanctuary on multiple occasions now. Our most recent visit was at the end of December. Nice new improvements on the trail (foot bridges and mulching) to help avoid muddy spots. My pup Leeloo loved this Sniffspot, as usual!Bobbie B.
Bobbie B.
January 2024
Have visited this little sanctuary on multiple occasions now. Our most recent visit was at the end of December. Nice new improvements on the trail (foot bridges and mulching) to help avoid muddy spots. My pup Leeloo loved this Sniffspot, as usual!
Peaceful mini-retreat with field & woods | Sniffspot
55Amazing place!!! So happy to have found this spot to let our 2 labs run free and play safely and without the worry of other dogs that may not be friendly. Host keeps it very well maintained with raised pathways and sawdust to help keep it dry during the fall/winter months. There is also sheltered area with water/bowls etc. There are a few large pools of water throughout the trail which make for an added bonus for those pups who like water like ours do! They come out wet and muddy but happy and tired. (note: water pools are only during fall/winter, usually pretty dry in the summer months) The only downside is this is a popular spot so hard to get into sometimes, we often have to book far in advance. Thank you to the Host who offers this wonderful playground to our pups! Michelle C.
Michelle C.
January 2024
Amazing place!!! So happy to have found this spot to let our 2 labs run free and play safely and without the worry of other dogs that may not be friendly. Host keeps it very well maintained with raised pathways and sawdust to help keep it dry during the fall/winter months. There is also sheltered area with water/bowls etc. There are a few large pools of water throughout the trail which make for an added bonus for those pups who like water like ours do! They come out wet and muddy but happy and tired. (note: water pools are only during fall/winter, usually pretty dry in the summer months) The only downside is this is a popular spot so hard to get into sometimes, we often have to book far in advance. Thank you to the Host who offers this wonderful playground to our pups!
Peaceful mini-retreat with field & woods | Sniffspot
55What a glorious property. I love all the extras you added - the gazebo with lights is wonderful! Our favorite sniff spot and the only location we go. Thank you! ❤️
(The pictures I added are not great but you’ll see the fur babies are having a great time!)Kellie P.
Kellie P.
January 2024
What a glorious property. I love all the extras you added - the gazebo with lights is wonderful! Our favorite sniff spot and the only location we go. Thank you! ❤️
(The pictures I added are not great but you’ll see the fur babies are having a great time!)
How do Ferndale'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 Ferndale 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 Ferndale?
There are 11 dog hiking trails in the Ferndale area. The most popular dog hiking trail is Peaceful mini-retreat with field & woods. 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.