55Fabulous trails, streams, and spots for contemplation. John was a responsive and gracious host. My boxer had a blast and slept most of the way home (which is rare because he likes to watch the road). Thanks for opening up your property to a perfect stranger.Jeanne A.
Jeanne A.
September 2023
Fabulous trails, streams, and spots for contemplation. John was a responsive and gracious host. My boxer had a blast and slept most of the way home (which is rare because he likes to watch the road). Thanks for opening up your property to a perfect stranger.
55My jaw dropped when we pulled into this place. The property is gorgeous and they really went all out on another level. John was nice enough to give us a little tour before we ventured off with the map he gave us and there’s plenty of adorable signs so it’s easy to follow along. The stream/river was so clear compared to other places we’ve been. My dogs couldn’t get enough of this place! We also met Stephanie on our way out and she was wonderful.
*Caution* Little mishap on OUR part but figured I’d mention it so other people can be hyper aware: Although the river seemed shallow today there’s a slight drop off that John did warn us about- our little dogs ball ended up floating down into that small cove under the trees so she zoned in and couldn’t get out on her own. My boyfriend jumped in to pull her out but you can say we’ll be leaving our phones in the car next time! Haha. This absolutely won’t deter us from coming back just lesson learned and wanted to pass along the info!
Thank you again John and Stephanie your place is a dreamland for dogs❤️Lexi D.
Lexi D.
July 2023
My jaw dropped when we pulled into this place. The property is gorgeous and they really went all out on another level. John was nice enough to give us a little tour before we ventured off with the map he gave us and there’s plenty of adorable signs so it’s easy to follow along. The stream/river was so clear compared to other places we’ve been. My dogs couldn’t get enough of this place! We also met Stephanie on our way out and she was wonderful.
*Caution* Little mishap on OUR part but figured I’d mention it so other people can be hyper aware: Although the river seemed shallow today there’s a slight drop off that John did warn us about- our little dogs ball ended up floating down into that small cove under the trees so she zoned in and couldn’t get out on her own. My boyfriend jumped in to pull her out but you can say we’ll be leaving our phones in the car next time! Haha. This absolutely won’t deter us from coming back just lesson learned and wanted to pass along the info!
Thank you again John and Stephanie your place is a dreamland for dogs❤️
55OMG .. Chose this space based on prior sniffer reviews and it did not disappoint!! This property is AMAZING! Not sure who enjoyed it more … me or my ‘lil sniffer! 😆
We booked 1.5 hours but could have stayed much longer. There are lots of little trails that are all well marked which makes it easy to follow the map. The creek was just the right depth today so Nacho could chase his stick and even get the zoomies in the water.
The field was just long enough to do a little ball chasing before we left.
And Molly. She was just so curious about Nacho and he didn’t understand … he thought he’d made a new friend to run the fence line with. 😆
This is a place I could rent for hours or even the day just to have all to ourselves. We will definitely be back!Rebecca T.
Rebecca T.
July 2023
OMG .. Chose this space based on prior sniffer reviews and it did not disappoint!! This property is AMAZING! Not sure who enjoyed it more … me or my ‘lil sniffer! 😆
We booked 1.5 hours but could have stayed much longer. There are lots of little trails that are all well marked which makes it easy to follow the map. The creek was just the right depth today so Nacho could chase his stick and even get the zoomies in the water.
The field was just long enough to do a little ball chasing before we left.
And Molly. She was just so curious about Nacho and he didn’t understand … he thought he’d made a new friend to run the fence line with. 😆
This is a place I could rent for hours or even the day just to have all to ourselves. We will definitely be back!
55This is a beautiful spot, with a meadow and streams to play in and lots of fun little trails. We were there for 90 minutes, and we did not get bored! You will initially pass through a field with some cows, a goat, and turkeys, so be prepared if your dog has a strong prey drive, as mine does. Also keep in mind that there is a quiet road that runs along the top of the property, and there is no fence between the property and the road. I mention this for those whose dogs might not be good about staying out of roads (or who want to chase cars, as mine does!). I would highly recommend this Sniffspot, and I'm looking forward to visiting again! Sara E.
Sara E.
April 2023
This is a beautiful spot, with a meadow and streams to play in and lots of fun little trails. We were there for 90 minutes, and we did not get bored! You will initially pass through a field with some cows, a goat, and turkeys, so be prepared if your dog has a strong prey drive, as mine does. Also keep in mind that there is a quiet road that runs along the top of the property, and there is no fence between the property and the road. I mention this for those whose dogs might not be good about staying out of roads (or who want to chase cars, as mine does!). I would highly recommend this Sniffspot, and I'm looking forward to visiting again!
55Such a beautiful gem. My dogs absolutely loved running all up and down through the woods and in the streams. The trails were beautifully maintained and benches all throughout for sitting to listen to the stream and admire the beautiful landscape. The host, Stephanie was so nice and welcoming and I truly enjoyed learning about their fabulous place. Lots of farm animals wandering around in the pasture area and the dogs did great around them. I loved the beautiful turkey walking around and fanning his feathers!
Such a wonderful place, I felt like I was a friend when I left and the dogs got so much enjoyment they slept the whole way home!Nicole L.
Nicole L.
April 2023
Such a beautiful gem. My dogs absolutely loved running all up and down through the woods and in the streams. The trails were beautifully maintained and benches all throughout for sitting to listen to the stream and admire the beautiful landscape. The host, Stephanie was so nice and welcoming and I truly enjoyed learning about their fabulous place. Lots of farm animals wandering around in the pasture area and the dogs did great around them. I loved the beautiful turkey walking around and fanning his feathers!
Such a wonderful place, I felt like I was a friend when I left and the dogs got so much enjoyment they slept the whole way home!
55We love Spring Acres and return to it often. It’s very private and it has everything a dog could want - wooded trails, creeks and for the ball obsessed canine, large open areas to play fetch. The only thing it doesn’t have is an ocean beach but for the salty sea pup in your family there are a couple sandy areas by the creek to nose around in! The property is really beautiful right now too with all the spring growth emerging. It’s still muddy so be sure to wear appropriate shoes or boots. Stephanie and John keep improving the spot too with things like new trailhead signage and a new trail. All in all it’s a great spot!Bonnie B.
Bonnie B.
April 2023
We love Spring Acres and return to it often. It’s very private and it has everything a dog could want - wooded trails, creeks and for the ball obsessed canine, large open areas to play fetch. The only thing it doesn’t have is an ocean beach but for the salty sea pup in your family there are a couple sandy areas by the creek to nose around in! The property is really beautiful right now too with all the spring growth emerging. It’s still muddy so be sure to wear appropriate shoes or boots. Stephanie and John keep improving the spot too with things like new trailhead signage and a new trail. All in all it’s a great spot!
55Spring Acres is the place to be! Stephanie is a wonderful host who met us to give an introduction to the park and provided a beautifully illustrated map. It was so much fun for us to wander the trails and sit and listen to the creek and the breeze. The park is spacious, charming and well maintained. Most definitely worth the trip from the city!Karen D.
Karen D.
April 2023
Spring Acres is the place to be! Stephanie is a wonderful host who met us to give an introduction to the park and provided a beautifully illustrated map. It was so much fun for us to wander the trails and sit and listen to the creek and the breeze. The park is spacious, charming and well maintained. Most definitely worth the trip from the city!
55This place was a dream to explore! We had so much fun! Next time we will be sure to book more time since our pup didn't want the fun to end. The host John was also super nice and helpful! Thank you for sharing your land with us today, we will definitely be back! Cassie A.
Cassie A.
April 2023
This place was a dream to explore! We had so much fun! Next time we will be sure to book more time since our pup didn't want the fun to end. The host John was also super nice and helpful! Thank you for sharing your land with us today, we will definitely be back!
55If I could give this place 5,000,000 stars, I would. Same with our pup, Freyja. We brought her here as a gift for her 3rd birthday, and she had the time of her life! Baked her a cake, and let her run around worry-free for 3.5 hours! John has got to be one of the most kind-hearted and animal loving people out there, and we were blessed for the opportunity to enjoy his and Stephanie's land. Thank you a million, and we will DEFINITELY be back!!! An experience of a lifetime. Hailee S.
Hailee S.
May 2023
If I could give this place 5,000,000 stars, I would. Same with our pup, Freyja. We brought her here as a gift for her 3rd birthday, and she had the time of her life! Baked her a cake, and let her run around worry-free for 3.5 hours! John has got to be one of the most kind-hearted and animal loving people out there, and we were blessed for the opportunity to enjoy his and Stephanie's land. Thank you a million, and we will DEFINITELY be back!!! An experience of a lifetime.
55I was nervous at first about bringing 4 reactive dogs to a Hobby Farm, but the owners welcomed us with a smile and guided us, gave us space when we needed it, and we had the pleasure of seeing and learning about all of their beautiful livestock animals. It was so nice to enjoy their beautiful park for the evening with my pups, I look forward to visiting again soon. Makaela L.
Makaela L.
May 2023
I was nervous at first about bringing 4 reactive dogs to a Hobby Farm, but the owners welcomed us with a smile and guided us, gave us space when we needed it, and we had the pleasure of seeing and learning about all of their beautiful livestock animals. It was so nice to enjoy their beautiful park for the evening with my pups, I look forward to visiting again soon.
55Great place for my reactive pup who can’t always get out on the hiking trails with me. Gave him the stress free hiking environment he needs every so often to let loose and have fun exploring off leash. Will definitely be back!Emma R.
Emma R.
June 2023
Great place for my reactive pup who can’t always get out on the hiking trails with me. Gave him the stress free hiking environment he needs every so often to let loose and have fun exploring off leash. Will definitely be back!
55We loved our visit to Spring Acres! Such a beautiful place with mapped out trails. Lovely streams for the pups to splash in. The hosts are so courteous and sweet. We will definitely be back!! Kimmy E.
Kimmy E.
June 2023
We loved our visit to Spring Acres! Such a beautiful place with mapped out trails. Lovely streams for the pups to splash in. The hosts are so courteous and sweet. We will definitely be back!!
55Absolutely beautiful &’so much space to explore! John was super nice and we really enjoyed the two hours we had there - it didn’t feel like long enough. Sooo many cute photo opportunities with bridges & water. We cannot wait to go back - it was worth the hour drive! Katelyn K.
Katelyn K.
June 2023
Absolutely beautiful &’so much space to explore! John was super nice and we really enjoyed the two hours we had there - it didn’t feel like long enough. Sooo many cute photo opportunities with bridges & water. We cannot wait to go back - it was worth the hour drive!
55This is an amazing place to visit. John and his wife were the best in making you feel warm and welcome. Our dogs have never seen any farm animals and there animals were great towards our doodles. I would definitely come back and our doodles loved sniffing and running around without a leash. Awesome! 👍😍Jacqueline M.
Jacqueline M.
May 2022
This is an amazing place to visit. John and his wife were the best in making you feel warm and welcome. Our dogs have never seen any farm animals and there animals were great towards our doodles. I would definitely come back and our doodles loved sniffing and running around without a leash. Awesome! 👍😍
55I love this place. So much for my dog to explore. trail after trail, streams, bridges and not a single distraction in sight for my dog. Minus the turkey and rabbits. Only when we first got there. John and his wife were so accommodating with everything. Thank you!!!! I appreciate places like this with host like them. Thank you thank youNicki A.
Nicki A.
May 2022
I love this place. So much for my dog to explore. trail after trail, streams, bridges and not a single distraction in sight for my dog. Minus the turkey and rabbits. Only when we first got there. John and his wife were so accommodating with everything. Thank you!!!! I appreciate places like this with host like them. Thank you thank you
555 Ash is really the best Sniffspot we have ever used, the property is beautiful, lots of wooded trails to explore, streams to play in and the hosts are the best. I would highly recommend this to any dog parents wanting to spoil their furry kids.Roger E.
Roger E.
May 2022
5 Ash is really the best Sniffspot we have ever used, the property is beautiful, lots of wooded trails to explore, streams to play in and the hosts are the best. I would highly recommend this to any dog parents wanting to spoil their furry kids.
55Gorgeous, well-maintained property. John and Stephanie were so nice and helpful. My reactive dog has never been so happy as she was running and exploring their sniff spot. We will 100% be back this summer. Morgan P.
Morgan P.
May 2022
Gorgeous, well-maintained property. John and Stephanie were so nice and helpful. My reactive dog has never been so happy as she was running and exploring their sniff spot. We will 100% be back this summer.
55Just when I had thought this was the most beautiful nature trail, SPRING made it even more amazing! A scene from a magical fairytale 🧚♀️ with birds chirping and everything 💕 The ultimate Sniffspot experience! Biggie of course just let loose and ran around exploring. It was very clean, not one poop in sight 😄 The poop bucket was very convenient and easy to find! Very safe and the mossy/grass ground made his paws very happy 🐾 I love the cute signs, bridges, and all the quirky little details 🤗 So thankful that John and Stephanie are willing to share the space they put so much work in to all the wild babies to play and explore 🐶 Thanks for the wonderful experience every time. We all enjoyed it so much, not just Biggie 🤪Thu N.
Thu N.
April 2022
Just when I had thought this was the most beautiful nature trail, SPRING made it even more amazing! A scene from a magical fairytale 🧚♀️ with birds chirping and everything 💕 The ultimate Sniffspot experience! Biggie of course just let loose and ran around exploring. It was very clean, not one poop in sight 😄 The poop bucket was very convenient and easy to find! Very safe and the mossy/grass ground made his paws very happy 🐾 I love the cute signs, bridges, and all the quirky little details 🤗 So thankful that John and Stephanie are willing to share the space they put so much work in to all the wild babies to play and explore 🐶 Thanks for the wonderful experience every time. We all enjoyed it so much, not just Biggie 🤪
How do Lake Tapps'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 Lake Tapps 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.
How much do Sniffspot hiking trails cost?
Dog hiking trails in the Lake Tapps area range from $6.0 and $6.0. The least expensive dog hiking trail is Place to run your dog. The most expensive dog hiking trail is Place to run your dog. Each host sets their own price, so you can check the price on the specific Sniffspot dog park listing.
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