55My dog very much enjoyed exploring this wonderful forest area! Steep hill going down, and there a few trails that split off as you head down. At the bottom there is a green pasture area. Lots to explore! Would definitely recommend a pair or waterproof boots currently as it was a bit muddy due to rain.Natasha M.
Natasha M.
May 2021
My dog very much enjoyed exploring this wonderful forest area! Steep hill going down, and there a few trails that split off as you head down. At the bottom there is a green pasture area. Lots to explore! Would definitely recommend a pair or waterproof boots currently as it was a bit muddy due to rain.
55We had a great time exploring and running around the spot! John kindly gave us a tour of the area when we arrived. Paden loved drinking the cool spring water and making friends with the goats! We will definitely return. Dawn K.
Dawn K.
January 2021
We had a great time exploring and running around the spot! John kindly gave us a tour of the area when we arrived. Paden loved drinking the cool spring water and making friends with the goats! We will definitely return.
55Super fun Sniffspot! Really pretty woods, a creek and grassy fields. We have been here many times and it's always amazing. Such a peaceful and beautiful setting with lots to explore. Thanks John & Stephanie! ♥Susan D.
Susan D.
September 2020
Super fun Sniffspot! Really pretty woods, a creek and grassy fields. We have been here many times and it's always amazing. Such a peaceful and beautiful setting with lots to explore. Thanks John & Stephanie! ♥
55Our dogs had the time of their lives, running through the creek and woods, wrestling and doing “zoomies” in the open fields, and resting at the seating areas conveniently found around the several acres (ok, maybe the resting was more for the people!). It was a very warm day, but it was so comfortable wandering through the wooded areas and playing in the water. John and Stephanie were so nice and welcoming. Since it was our first time there, John showed us all around the areas where the dogs could roam and assured us that we wouldn’t get lost (and he was right!). Be sure to wear sturdy shoes to climb up wooded, hilly pathways and maybe bring a walking stick if you aren’t so sure-footed. We will be coming back to this Sniffspot!Linda D.
Linda D.
September 2020
Our dogs had the time of their lives, running through the creek and woods, wrestling and doing “zoomies” in the open fields, and resting at the seating areas conveniently found around the several acres (ok, maybe the resting was more for the people!). It was a very warm day, but it was so comfortable wandering through the wooded areas and playing in the water. John and Stephanie were so nice and welcoming. Since it was our first time there, John showed us all around the areas where the dogs could roam and assured us that we wouldn’t get lost (and he was right!). Be sure to wear sturdy shoes to climb up wooded, hilly pathways and maybe bring a walking stick if you aren’t so sure-footed. We will be coming back to this Sniffspot!
55This is an amazing Sniffspot. The property is beautiful, well maintained with lots of trails that are clearly marked. John and Stephanie are welcoming and helpful. The dogs and all the family members enjoy going there and we have been doing this weekly now since the end of June.Janne A.
Janne A.
July 2020
This is an amazing Sniffspot. The property is beautiful, well maintained with lots of trails that are clearly marked. John and Stephanie are welcoming and helpful. The dogs and all the family members enjoy going there and we have been doing this weekly now since the end of June.
55A beautiful open spot along with lovely grown trails. The running creek was both our Aussie’s and our favorite. The farm animals were an added perk for our viewing pleasure. Hosts were very kind, informative and friendly.Kim O.
Kim O.
July 2020
A beautiful open spot along with lovely grown trails. The running creek was both our Aussie’s and our favorite. The farm animals were an added perk for our viewing pleasure. Hosts were very kind, informative and friendly.
55I will give these lovely folks 5 stars every time we go. My pups love to run through the woods here and splash in the creek. John and Stephanie are the nicest folks and are always improving the property. CANDACE A.
CANDACE A.
July 2020
I will give these lovely folks 5 stars every time we go. My pups love to run through the woods here and splash in the creek. John and Stephanie are the nicest folks and are always improving the property.
55Despite our two dogs being very energetic and predatory towards the goats and chickens, John and Stephanie were understanding and welcoming. John toured us through his property so we knew the lay of the land and of we went. Our two dogs loved, loved, loved their time as did my husband and I. So worth the (very pretty) drive and the money. Thank you again, John and Stephanie, for opening your property to us and others! We will be back!Kassi S.
Kassi S.
August 2020
Despite our two dogs being very energetic and predatory towards the goats and chickens, John and Stephanie were understanding and welcoming. John toured us through his property so we knew the lay of the land and of we went. Our two dogs loved, loved, loved their time as did my husband and I. So worth the (very pretty) drive and the money. Thank you again, John and Stephanie, for opening your property to us and others! We will be back!
55This is the most beautiful Sniffspot! John showed us the property and it's just a dream-- tons of tiny trails, creeks, a hidden cabin in the middle of it all, and so much to smell and explore for a dog! If your dog isn't great at recall, you'll get a workout chasing them around, but even when Rey was out of sight, she always ran back to check on me. This is huge and technically unfenced, so do be aware of that, but we didn't have a problem. John and Stephanie were super friendly and we introduced Rey to the goats, who confounded and intrigued her. I'll be back with my whole family next time!Jessica W.
Jessica W.
May 2020
This is the most beautiful Sniffspot! John showed us the property and it's just a dream-- tons of tiny trails, creeks, a hidden cabin in the middle of it all, and so much to smell and explore for a dog! If your dog isn't great at recall, you'll get a workout chasing them around, but even when Rey was out of sight, she always ran back to check on me. This is huge and technically unfenced, so do be aware of that, but we didn't have a problem. John and Stephanie were super friendly and we introduced Rey to the goats, who confounded and intrigued her. I'll be back with my whole family next time!
55We had a really good time here. The trails are good and there were plenty of things for my dog to sniff around. Having a creek that runs through the property is a bonus. Definitely will come back. It is a great place for reactive dogs like mine. Vy V.
Vy V.
May 2020
We had a really good time here. The trails are good and there were plenty of things for my dog to sniff around. Having a creek that runs through the property is a bonus. Definitely will come back. It is a great place for reactive dogs like mine.
55This is truly an enchanting place! Easy directions and signage from the road. John welcomed us warmly and guided us through his magical farm. We had to keep Dottie leashed during the walkthrough as there were so many wonderful animals on the way, including two incredible Scottish highland cows!! Once through to the pasture it felt like we had an entire state park to ourselves. No other animals in sight. Lots of trails, bridges, and a gorgeous creek!
Extra hospitality points as John gave us a tour of his workshop and shared with us stories from his world travels. Can’t wait for him to finish the cabin, as would love to return and spend a night there. Tony T.
Tony T.
June 2020
This is truly an enchanting place! Easy directions and signage from the road. John welcomed us warmly and guided us through his magical farm. We had to keep Dottie leashed during the walkthrough as there were so many wonderful animals on the way, including two incredible Scottish highland cows!! Once through to the pasture it felt like we had an entire state park to ourselves. No other animals in sight. Lots of trails, bridges, and a gorgeous creek!
Extra hospitality points as John gave us a tour of his workshop and shared with us stories from his world travels. Can’t wait for him to finish the cabin, as would love to return and spend a night there.
55We love it here!! The farm itself is just adorable....the animals are so precious milling around all together in the same pasture, happy as can be and Stephanie & John are just such kind, welcoming hosts. It's a really fun time from the moment we get here until the very last second before we leave. The Sniffspot itself is so pretty with loads of trails to explore, a creek to splash around in and lots of cool sights to take in. We love it here, rain or shine. ♥Susan D.
Susan D.
June 2020
We love it here!! The farm itself is just adorable....the animals are so precious milling around all together in the same pasture, happy as can be and Stephanie & John are just such kind, welcoming hosts. It's a really fun time from the moment we get here until the very last second before we leave. The Sniffspot itself is so pretty with loads of trails to explore, a creek to splash around in and lots of cool sights to take in. We love it here, rain or shine. ♥
55As it was our first time at Spring Acre’s at Fiveash Farm, John came out to meet us. John was a wonderful host, advising where we could go with the dogs. He let us know what animals of his would be in or near the field that we would have to cross to get to the Sniffspot. He took us to the cabin where we could hang out on the deck especially since it was raining. Lots of trails to explore. Of course our Husky made her own trails. Our lab mix absolutely loved the creek. This place was everything we were hoping it would be. Chris D.
Chris D.
June 2020
As it was our first time at Spring Acre’s at Fiveash Farm, John came out to meet us. John was a wonderful host, advising where we could go with the dogs. He let us know what animals of his would be in or near the field that we would have to cross to get to the Sniffspot. He took us to the cabin where we could hang out on the deck especially since it was raining. Lots of trails to explore. Of course our Husky made her own trails. Our lab mix absolutely loved the creek. This place was everything we were hoping it would be.
55Great spot. Tons of room to roam and several trails. Takes about 2 hours to walk/hike all the trails. Some areas get extremely muddy, especially along blacktail trail so that's something to be aware of. Walking sticks provided.
Host is very kind and his animals are well behaved but if you're not 100% sure your dog is goat friendly make sure you request the back entrance, the goats are nosy. Unfortunately I learned that the hard way with one of mine but no one was hurt and thankfully the host was understanding. Like others have said the walk through the pasture is guided and on-leash. A biodegradeable poo bag drop off is available near the entrance gate. I'd highly recommend it especially for more energetic and agile dogsMaria S.
Maria S.
June 2020
Great spot. Tons of room to roam and several trails. Takes about 2 hours to walk/hike all the trails. Some areas get extremely muddy, especially along blacktail trail so that's something to be aware of. Walking sticks provided.
Host is very kind and his animals are well behaved but if you're not 100% sure your dog is goat friendly make sure you request the back entrance, the goats are nosy. Unfortunately I learned that the hard way with one of mine but no one was hurt and thankfully the host was understanding. Like others have said the walk through the pasture is guided and on-leash. A biodegradeable poo bag drop off is available near the entrance gate. I'd highly recommend it especially for more energetic and agile dogs
55Oh my gosh, dog heaven. Beautiful little farm with acres of forest behind it. John, the owner, was super nice. He met us and walked us through the pasture (my dogs did not react to the cattle or chickens), and up the hill. Lots of trails and little creeks. The paths are clear and maintained. There are several off shoot trails to explore and bridges across creeks. The dogs loved it. They ran and explored and had the best time. Can't wait to return.Janey W.
Janey W.
April 2020
Oh my gosh, dog heaven. Beautiful little farm with acres of forest behind it. John, the owner, was super nice. He met us and walked us through the pasture (my dogs did not react to the cattle or chickens), and up the hill. Lots of trails and little creeks. The paths are clear and maintained. There are several off shoot trails to explore and bridges across creeks. The dogs loved it. They ran and explored and had the best time. Can't wait to return.
55Such a beautiful location with a wonderfully gracious host. I was delighted (!!) by the other animals we walked by to enter a fenced-off area that then expanded to well-kept trails, running creeks, and fresh green natural forest growth all around. Wait until you get there, there are more moments of wonder and delight that will you want to stay longer.P. S.
P. S.
April 2020
Such a beautiful location with a wonderfully gracious host. I was delighted (!!) by the other animals we walked by to enter a fenced-off area that then expanded to well-kept trails, running creeks, and fresh green natural forest growth all around. Wait until you get there, there are more moments of wonder and delight that will you want to stay longer.
55I could not love this spot more! It is an outing for us as much as our pup. Maisy would swim in the creek there the whole time if we let her, but I love exploring all of the trails. It is truly a slice of heaven and the hosts are awesome! Merina H.
Merina H.
April 2020
I could not love this spot more! It is an outing for us as much as our pup. Maisy would swim in the creek there the whole time if we let her, but I love exploring all of the trails. It is truly a slice of heaven and the hosts are awesome!
How do McCleary'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 McCleary 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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