55This was a really fun spot. Tall grass, mostly flat from snow, to run through. Lots of room and the owner was friendly and helpful. I would stress if your dog has absolutely no recall and would take a runner given the chance this isn't the place. We'll be back.Gerrit V.
Gerrit V.
April 2020
This was a really fun spot. Tall grass, mostly flat from snow, to run through. Lots of room and the owner was friendly and helpful. I would stress if your dog has absolutely no recall and would take a runner given the chance this isn't the place. We'll be back.
55We had a fantastic time with our pup. He loved romping in the grass and swimming in the pond. The property is partially fenced, somewhat close to a road and backs up to county trails - so be sure your dog has good recall. Sniffspot owner was great and knowledgeable of reactive dogs. Definitely will visit again!Emily H.
Emily H.
April 2020
We had a fantastic time with our pup. He loved romping in the grass and swimming in the pond. The property is partially fenced, somewhat close to a road and backs up to county trails - so be sure your dog has good recall. Sniffspot owner was great and knowledgeable of reactive dogs. Definitely will visit again!
55Wow! What a great spot! Stephanie is wonderful and her place is beautiful. She explains everything when you arrive and is a dog person. Our pups are happy and tired now and so are we! Highly recommend.Denise R.
Denise R.
July 2019
Wow! What a great spot! Stephanie is wonderful and her place is beautiful. She explains everything when you arrive and is a dog person. Our pups are happy and tired now and so are we! Highly recommend.
55had a great visit! love how much open space there is to play - the pups have a fantastic time running through the grass and puddle splashing! it was quite wet this visit after a solid week of rain and flooding, but the host was great at keeping in touch to let us know about conditions and come prepared or decide if we needed to cancel. I just wore rubber boots and let the dogs have a BALL puddle stomping. Toys scattered throughout, but there's plenty of entertainment in just the natural terrain! Kate S.
Kate S.
February 2020
had a great visit! love how much open space there is to play - the pups have a fantastic time running through the grass and puddle splashing! it was quite wet this visit after a solid week of rain and flooding, but the host was great at keeping in touch to let us know about conditions and come prepared or decide if we needed to cancel. I just wore rubber boots and let the dogs have a BALL puddle stomping. Toys scattered throughout, but there's plenty of entertainment in just the natural terrain!
55This was our second visit here. My dog loves to explore the pond and stream and run through the grass. The uneven patches of tufts of grass are great exercise for her. Lots of great smells and space! I also appreciated the toys that are available. Carolyn W.
Carolyn W.
March 2020
This was our second visit here. My dog loves to explore the pond and stream and run through the grass. The uneven patches of tufts of grass are great exercise for her. Lots of great smells and space! I also appreciated the toys that are available.
55We loved this SniffSpot! So much to explore and plenty of room to run or fetch too. Both our pups had a blast, our senior boy was even inspired to do way more running than he normally does! Once away from the road we didn’t feel it was too exposed to be off leash with a decent recall, so we just leashed up closer to the car. It’s muddy when there’s been a lot of rain, but that’s to be expected so just come prepared with mud boots to fully enjoy if you’re visiting during or after a rainy spell. My only regret is we had so much fun I forgot to take any photos! We will definitely come again! Kate S.
Kate S.
February 2020
We loved this SniffSpot! So much to explore and plenty of room to run or fetch too. Both our pups had a blast, our senior boy was even inspired to do way more running than he normally does! Once away from the road we didn’t feel it was too exposed to be off leash with a decent recall, so we just leashed up closer to the car. It’s muddy when there’s been a lot of rain, but that’s to be expected so just come prepared with mud boots to fully enjoy if you’re visiting during or after a rainy spell. My only regret is we had so much fun I forgot to take any photos! We will definitely come again!
55Rain or shine we always love coming to this Sniff Spot! My dogs love the wide open spaces and the trails. Always something new to sniff and explore. You will get muddy so make sure to have some towels for the pups and good waterproof shoes/boots for the humans!Sydney L.
Sydney L.
February 2020
Rain or shine we always love coming to this Sniff Spot! My dogs love the wide open spaces and the trails. Always something new to sniff and explore. You will get muddy so make sure to have some towels for the pups and good waterproof shoes/boots for the humans!
55We had a great time! Booked 1.5 hours and did 3 loops around. One large puddle that was avoidable for humans but the dogs splashed on through. Would recommend long pants for the blackberry vines! I got snagged a couple times. The bees are very easily avoidable and we didn't have any issue. Heard a couple dogs barking in the distance but otherwise no encounters with other humans, dogs, squirrels or other creatures. Highly recommend this sniffspot for reactive dogs!Amy B.
Amy B.
March 2021
We had a great time! Booked 1.5 hours and did 3 loops around. One large puddle that was avoidable for humans but the dogs splashed on through. Would recommend long pants for the blackberry vines! I got snagged a couple times. The bees are very easily avoidable and we didn't have any issue. Heard a couple dogs barking in the distance but otherwise no encounters with other humans, dogs, squirrels or other creatures. Highly recommend this sniffspot for reactive dogs!
55I haven't visited in a few months and this was a wonderful visit. The trails were fun for the dogs to run on even with the extra wide storm branches. Had a chance to work on recall when we met a man and his off leash dog. It was not on the property but since it is unfenced we got close to them on the Tolt line. Tina P.
Tina P.
March 2021
I haven't visited in a few months and this was a wonderful visit. The trails were fun for the dogs to run on even with the extra wide storm branches. Had a chance to work on recall when we met a man and his off leash dog. It was not on the property but since it is unfenced we got close to them on the Tolt line.
55What a wonderful spot! My doggie loved running the trails (he's usually a ball dog but happily skipped the ball on the trails). The listing is correct - you just can't get lost on the trails (thank goodness as I'm not very good at trail navigation). Fully enjoyed our visit and will definitely return!!Lori M.
Lori M.
April 2021
What a wonderful spot! My doggie loved running the trails (he's usually a ball dog but happily skipped the ball on the trails). The listing is correct - you just can't get lost on the trails (thank goodness as I'm not very good at trail navigation). Fully enjoyed our visit and will definitely return!!
55great spot! easy instructions for access and signage onsite, the printed trail map was also reallg helpful! we did a couple laps, trails were mostly dry with only a few muddy spots. Eva M.
Eva M.
April 2021
great spot! easy instructions for access and signage onsite, the printed trail map was also reallg helpful! we did a couple laps, trails were mostly dry with only a few muddy spots.
55A peaceful romp through the woods. It was nice to combine the Sniffspot with a walk along the Tolt Pipeline trail beforehand- made for a full morning!Jenna K.
Jenna K.
April 2021
A peaceful romp through the woods. It was nice to combine the Sniffspot with a walk along the Tolt Pipeline trail beforehand- made for a full morning!
55Beautiful and peaceful property with lots of trails to explore! The host provided a map of the trails which was really helpful. There was a neighbor dog visible/audible if your dog is reactive.Minha C.
Minha C.
April 2021
Beautiful and peaceful property with lots of trails to explore! The host provided a map of the trails which was really helpful. There was a neighbor dog visible/audible if your dog is reactive.
55So fun! Some of the puddles are a bit more like lakes or creeks in certain spots, but there are plenty of trails to try if you don’t mind backtracking and exploring. Had such a great time, so beautiful 😍Morgan H.
Morgan H.
January 2021
So fun! Some of the puddles are a bit more like lakes or creeks in certain spots, but there are plenty of trails to try if you don’t mind backtracking and exploring. Had such a great time, so beautiful 😍
55This spot was perfect for the Dog, who loves nothing more than running full tilt on a forest trail. We both had a great time, and the bonus for the Human was that the Dog slept until the next afternoon (tired dog = happy human).Barbara L.
Barbara L.
January 2021
This spot was perfect for the Dog, who loves nothing more than running full tilt on a forest trail. We both had a great time, and the bonus for the Human was that the Dog slept until the next afternoon (tired dog = happy human).
55Great place for a tromp through the woods! Our water-loving dogs found some big, deep puddles to wade in too. After the recent windstorm and rain, we encountered many downed trees and branches to scramble over or under and ankle-deep water to walk through, so be prepared for the conditions. We appreciated having the garbage can available to deposit our used poo bags. Margaret T.
Margaret T.
January 2021
Great place for a tromp through the woods! Our water-loving dogs found some big, deep puddles to wade in too. After the recent windstorm and rain, we encountered many downed trees and branches to scramble over or under and ankle-deep water to walk through, so be prepared for the conditions. We appreciated having the garbage can available to deposit our used poo bags.
55Amazing spot! So much space for hiking and exploring. The dogs loved it. Our dog has a pretty bad grass allergy so this was perfect - mostly dirt and moss trails. Thank you so much! We had a wonderful time.Haley E.
Haley E.
January 2021
Amazing spot! So much space for hiking and exploring. The dogs loved it. Our dog has a pretty bad grass allergy so this was perfect - mostly dirt and moss trails. Thank you so much! We had a wonderful time.
55Wonderful spot! Easy to get to with great instructions from the host. This is a great spot for reactive pups like mine. So many awesome trails, no people, no other dogs. Truly a beautiful spot!Denise R.
Denise R.
February 2021
Wonderful spot! Easy to get to with great instructions from the host. This is a great spot for reactive pups like mine. So many awesome trails, no people, no other dogs. Truly a beautiful spot!
55We had a great day today on the trails: the sun came out and Dog loved running around on the leftover snow. This is a great spot!Barbara L.
Barbara L.
February 2021
We had a great day today on the trails: the sun came out and Dog loved running around on the leftover snow. This is a great spot!
How do Mercer Island'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 Mercer Island 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 Mercer Island?
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 Mercer Island area range from $4.0 and $4.0. The least expensive dog hiking trail is Cozy Yard Friendly Owner near Greenwood. The most expensive dog hiking trail is Cozy Yard Friendly Owner near Greenwood. Each host sets their own price, so you can check the price on the specific Sniffspot dog park listing.
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