55I’d definitely recommend waterproof hiking books and long sleeves for days when it had rained the day before but as always my dog had a blast! Karuna K.
Karuna K.
April 2023
I’d definitely recommend waterproof hiking books and long sleeves for days when it had rained the day before but as always my dog had a blast!
Rock Springs Farm (650 acres worlds largest Sniffspot) | Sniffspot
5510/10 my favourite place! The crops were beautiful and my dog had a blast exploring! Casey is also a great communicator and I’ve never seen any other pet or human when visiting. I think there is a hunt club (?) nearby so you may hear dogs/shots off in the distance on occasion - but super rare from the few times I’ve been. It was a perfect peaceful day! Karuna K.
Karuna K.
April 2023
10/10 my favourite place! The crops were beautiful and my dog had a blast exploring! Casey is also a great communicator and I’ve never seen any other pet or human when visiting. I think there is a hunt club (?) nearby so you may hear dogs/shots off in the distance on occasion - but super rare from the few times I’ve been. It was a perfect peaceful day!
Rock Springs Farm (650 acres worlds largest Sniffspot) | Sniffspot
55Beautiful fields with so much to explore! I recommend reviewing the map so you know where to go. My dog had a lot of fun but it took us awhile to get oriented. Casey the host was super nice and helpful! We will definitely be back.Shannon R.
Shannon R.
April 2023
Beautiful fields with so much to explore! I recommend reviewing the map so you know where to go. My dog had a lot of fun but it took us awhile to get oriented. Casey the host was super nice and helpful! We will definitely be back.
Rock Springs Farm (650 acres worlds largest Sniffspot) | Sniffspot
55Another great visit! For hot days out definitely bring your own water and I always recommend leggings or long pants in order to walk through the tall crops. Karuna K.
Karuna K.
April 2023
Another great visit! For hot days out definitely bring your own water and I always recommend leggings or long pants in order to walk through the tall crops.
Rock Springs Farm (650 acres worlds largest Sniffspot) | Sniffspot
55Easy to find. Beautiful piece of land. Plenty of space to explore. My dog enjoyed all the smells and chasing some birds! Gunshots were heard in the distance, but wasn’t bothersome. The host was very responsive.Ashley M.
Ashley M.
May 2023
Easy to find. Beautiful piece of land. Plenty of space to explore. My dog enjoyed all the smells and chasing some birds! Gunshots were heard in the distance, but wasn’t bothersome. The host was very responsive.
Rock Springs Farm (650 acres worlds largest Sniffspot) | Sniffspot
55So much room for your fur babies to run free and sniff. We loved it and enjoyed it sooooo much. Casey was awesome as well. He responded quickly to ALL my questions. We WILL be back. Angie N.
Angie N.
May 2023
So much room for your fur babies to run free and sniff. We loved it and enjoyed it sooooo much. Casey was awesome as well. He responded quickly to ALL my questions. We WILL be back.
Rock Springs Farm (650 acres worlds largest Sniffspot) | Sniffspot
55Our pups had an amazing time running around and exploring. We will definitely come back again. Thank you for sharing your wonderful farm with us!Beryl R.
Beryl R.
May 2023
Our pups had an amazing time running around and exploring. We will definitely come back again. Thank you for sharing your wonderful farm with us!
Rock Springs Farm (650 acres worlds largest Sniffspot) | Sniffspot
55We’ve been to sniffspots all over the country and this one was definitely one of the coolest!! We spent 1.5 hours here for my dog’s birthday and saw less than half of the spot. Will definitely be back, thank you so much!Mariana R.
Mariana R.
May 2023
We’ve been to sniffspots all over the country and this one was definitely one of the coolest!! We spent 1.5 hours here for my dog’s birthday and saw less than half of the spot. Will definitely be back, thank you so much!
Rock Springs Farm (650 acres worlds largest Sniffspot) | Sniffspot
55Great experience overall, directions on parking and where to go were very clear. We went on a very hot summer day so be mindful this location is primarily in the open and pack lots of water! Thank you Casey! Claire K.
Claire K.
July 2023
Great experience overall, directions on parking and where to go were very clear. We went on a very hot summer day so be mindful this location is primarily in the open and pack lots of water! Thank you Casey!
Rock Springs Farm (650 acres worlds largest Sniffspot) | Sniffspot
55We had a great time exploring this spot! Our dog loved running through the fields. There were very occasional cars but since it was so wide open, it was easy to see them coming. We’ll be back!Becca F.
Becca F.
August 2023
We had a great time exploring this spot! Our dog loved running through the fields. There were very occasional cars but since it was so wide open, it was easy to see them coming. We’ll be back!
Rock Springs Farm (650 acres worlds largest Sniffspot) | Sniffspot
55We had THE BEST TIME visiting this spot!! Our pup loved frolicking in the fields and sniffing all over the place! We had so much fun and we can’t wait to visit again! Such a beautiful place and an amazing opportunity to safely explore!Emily H.
Emily H.
August 2023
We had THE BEST TIME visiting this spot!! Our pup loved frolicking in the fields and sniffing all over the place! We had so much fun and we can’t wait to visit again! Such a beautiful place and an amazing opportunity to safely explore!
Rock Springs Farm (650 acres worlds largest Sniffspot) | Sniffspot
55This was our first time ever going to a sniff spot and my kids really enjoyed it!! They never had so much fun and I could tell this is going to become a regular visiting place for us. So fortunate to live less than an hour from here so that we can come back often. The kids are sleeping like a rock and we couldn’t be happier Christina W.
Christina W.
August 2023
This was our first time ever going to a sniff spot and my kids really enjoyed it!! They never had so much fun and I could tell this is going to become a regular visiting place for us. So fortunate to live less than an hour from here so that we can come back often. The kids are sleeping like a rock and we couldn’t be happier
Rock Springs Farm (650 acres worlds largest Sniffspot) | Sniffspot
55We had a wonderful time visiting the farm. My dogs go for 3-7 mile runs almost every day and they were as tired if not more from running around here for 45 mins! Casey was an awesome host!Eleanor D.
Eleanor D.
August 2023
We had a wonderful time visiting the farm. My dogs go for 3-7 mile runs almost every day and they were as tired if not more from running around here for 45 mins! Casey was an awesome host!
Rock Springs Farm (650 acres worlds largest Sniffspot) | Sniffspot
55This was my first time using this app and I highly doubt I’ll find a property that beats this one!! Casey was a really great host and made everything super easy! My dogs had the time of their lives. There’s just so much to explore!! We will be back often!!Kendra M.
Kendra M.
September 2023
This was my first time using this app and I highly doubt I’ll find a property that beats this one!! Casey was a really great host and made everything super easy! My dogs had the time of their lives. There’s just so much to explore!! We will be back often!!
Rock Springs Farm (650 acres worlds largest Sniffspot) | Sniffspot
55Unbelievable endless fields, when you reach the end of one and think you’ve hit the edge of the property, check your map location to see that it goes on and on and on. Know where you’re going, you’re deep in Hanover, wildlife is present!James Y.
James Y.
September 2023
Unbelievable endless fields, when you reach the end of one and think you’ve hit the edge of the property, check your map location to see that it goes on and on and on. Know where you’re going, you’re deep in Hanover, wildlife is present!
How do Hanover'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 Hanover 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.
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