55amazing! i fractured my ankle last week and my dogs needed an adventure, the hosts met me when i arrived and helped me (on my scooter) and my dogs to the spot. i didn't get to explore the trails but my dogs had a blast. checking everything out and playing in the creek! Tain R.
Tain R.
August 2021
amazing! i fractured my ankle last week and my dogs needed an adventure, the hosts met me when i arrived and helped me (on my scooter) and my dogs to the spot. i didn't get to explore the trails but my dogs had a blast. checking everything out and playing in the creek!
55John's spot was so beautiful and our high energy Springer Spaniel had plenty of space to explore, sniff, and swim. We highly recommend and will be returning!Tina B.
Tina B.
June 2021
John's spot was so beautiful and our high energy Springer Spaniel had plenty of space to explore, sniff, and swim. We highly recommend and will be returning!
55I had such an amazing time with my 12 year old son and our 1 year old Aussie, Bear. We explored many beautiful trails and ended the visit by cooling off in the refreshing creek.
The owners were so kind and welcoming and gave us a quick tour. They provide you with biodegradable poop bags and a place to dispose of them. We are absolutely in love with this place and already booked our next visit! Kimberly H.
Kimberly H.
June 2021
I had such an amazing time with my 12 year old son and our 1 year old Aussie, Bear. We explored many beautiful trails and ended the visit by cooling off in the refreshing creek.
The owners were so kind and welcoming and gave us a quick tour. They provide you with biodegradable poop bags and a place to dispose of them. We are absolutely in love with this place and already booked our next visit!
55We love this place! It’s a great spot to visit any time of year, but during this hot weather we especially appreciate it. My dog took several dips in the creek to cool off. John and Stephanie are the best too! Bonnie B.
Bonnie B.
June 2021
We love this place! It’s a great spot to visit any time of year, but during this hot weather we especially appreciate it. My dog took several dips in the creek to cool off. John and Stephanie are the best too!
55This a beautiful place, more beautiful than anticipated. There are little quant details throughout the many places to explore. We definitely needed more time as did the dogs. Many trails and many places for the dogs to play in the water. This is an gem of a place. The owner was very kind and helpful. He gave us a bit of a tour to make sure we knew about the details of the property. This is a must!!Kristy T.
Kristy T.
July 2021
This a beautiful place, more beautiful than anticipated. There are little quant details throughout the many places to explore. We definitely needed more time as did the dogs. Many trails and many places for the dogs to play in the water. This is an gem of a place. The owner was very kind and helpful. He gave us a bit of a tour to make sure we knew about the details of the property. This is a must!!
55What a great spot! Not only did my little guy love it, but I also enjoyed hiking around the spot. John was a great host, and super friendly. Will definitely be back as there is so much to explore! Chelse S.
Chelse S.
January 2021
What a great spot! Not only did my little guy love it, but I also enjoyed hiking around the spot. John was a great host, and super friendly. Will definitely be back as there is so much to explore!
55Great visit. We really love this place rain or shine. John & Stephanie are such amazing, attentive hosts and true animal lovers. Awesome trails, a creek and loads to explore. Cooper is heaven here. ☆☆☆☆☆Susan D.
Susan D.
January 2021
Great visit. We really love this place rain or shine. John & Stephanie are such amazing, attentive hosts and true animal lovers. Awesome trails, a creek and loads to explore. Cooper is heaven here. ☆☆☆☆☆
55Really fun visit. Met up with a friend and the two dogs had a blast. This is such a great place for the pups....loads of space and a variety of terrain to explore. There are woodsy trails, a creek and a couple of nice big grassy areas. We just love it here. Thanks John & Stephanie! ☺Susan D.
Susan D.
January 2021
Really fun visit. Met up with a friend and the two dogs had a blast. This is such a great place for the pups....loads of space and a variety of terrain to explore. There are woodsy trails, a creek and a couple of nice big grassy areas. We just love it here. Thanks John & Stephanie! ☺
55John was a wonderful host he greeted us and gave us the lay of the land. His love of the land really shows in all the trail work, bridges, signs etc. It really is a puppy paradise and I am looking forward to our next visit. The 4 pack are wet, muddy, and happy. They didn’t make a peep all the way home. Erika B.
Erika B.
January 2021
John was a wonderful host he greeted us and gave us the lay of the land. His love of the land really shows in all the trail work, bridges, signs etc. It really is a puppy paradise and I am looking forward to our next visit. The 4 pack are wet, muddy, and happy. They didn’t make a peep all the way home.
55We had such a good time here! We will be coming back. John was very welcoming and showed us around. The trails are very well maintained. All around a great experience!! Abbie T.
Abbie T.
January 2021
We had such a good time here! We will be coming back. John was very welcoming and showed us around. The trails are very well maintained. All around a great experience!!
55This spot has everything! It is such a cool, hidden gem. There are all sorts of little trails, a creek for the dogs to play in (or drink from) and overall tons of space to sniff and play. Also a very well kept bathroom if needed, which we really appreciated since we drove 1+ hour to get to this spot. Very excited to come back in warmer weather with many pups!Liz H.
Liz H.
January 2021
This spot has everything! It is such a cool, hidden gem. There are all sorts of little trails, a creek for the dogs to play in (or drink from) and overall tons of space to sniff and play. Also a very well kept bathroom if needed, which we really appreciated since we drove 1+ hour to get to this spot. Very excited to come back in warmer weather with many pups!
55Fields, streams, paths, puppy bridges - you same it, this place has it! Super welcoming host, adorable animals (cows, goats, bunnies and chickens) to meet along the way! A terrific Sniffspot!!!Chelsea M.
Chelsea M.
January 2021
Fields, streams, paths, puppy bridges - you same it, this place has it! Super welcoming host, adorable animals (cows, goats, bunnies and chickens) to meet along the way! A terrific Sniffspot!!!
55One of our favorite Sniffspots, we come here regularly all year round. Such special place. John & Stephanie are true animal lovers with huge hearts...they put so much effort into creating a safe, fun park for their guests and we are genuinely grateful. Thank you John & Stephanie, you guys are the best!! ♥Susan D.
Susan D.
January 2021
One of our favorite Sniffspots, we come here regularly all year round. Such special place. John & Stephanie are true animal lovers with huge hearts...they put so much effort into creating a safe, fun park for their guests and we are genuinely grateful. Thank you John & Stephanie, you guys are the best!! ♥
55A great Sniffspot with fabulous hosts and a beautiful piece of property! We always enjoy, and get a great workout, on the wooded trails which are quite hilly. Be sure to wear boots this time of year as some areas are muddy. There is also a tree down from the last wind storm and it blocks one of the steepest trails - not a problem though as there are plenty of other trails and it gave me an excuse not to hike the hardest one! My reactive dog absolutely loves this Sniffspot and I feel comfortable knowing we won’t run into others. Thanks John and Stephanie for providing such a wonderful experience. Bonnie B.
Bonnie B.
January 2021
A great Sniffspot with fabulous hosts and a beautiful piece of property! We always enjoy, and get a great workout, on the wooded trails which are quite hilly. Be sure to wear boots this time of year as some areas are muddy. There is also a tree down from the last wind storm and it blocks one of the steepest trails - not a problem though as there are plenty of other trails and it gave me an excuse not to hike the hardest one! My reactive dog absolutely loves this Sniffspot and I feel comfortable knowing we won’t run into others. Thanks John and Stephanie for providing such a wonderful experience.
55This was such a fun experience for our dogs! The trails were so fun to explore and it was really cool for the dogs to get to see some new animals. John and his wife were so friendly and showed up around the property.lauren M.
lauren M.
December 2020
This was such a fun experience for our dogs! The trails were so fun to explore and it was really cool for the dogs to get to see some new animals. John and his wife were so friendly and showed up around the property.
How do Lakebay'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 Lakebay 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 Lakebay?
There are 13 dog hiking trails in the Lakebay area. The most popular dog hiking trail is Steamboat Island Meadows. 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.
How much do Sniffspot hiking trails cost?
Dog hiking trails in the Lakebay 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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