55I’m Kate and I’m also a Sniffspot host out in Tacoma. I’m blown away by both John’s and Stephanie’s warm welcome. They made me and my mom feel very welcomed, orienting us where to go and explore. I cannot recommend this place enough for those looking for a little adventure out in the woods with their pup. This top spot is a gem. Beautiful, beautiful place. The photos you see do not do justice. Come and experience the magic of this place yourself. My dogs; 9 mos old St Berdoodle and 9 weeks old Newfypoo had a blast. We booked for 1.5 hours but had to leave a little early for my pup’s vet appointment. I Will book again in the near future. 🐾🐶❤️Kate T.
Kate T.
November 2020
I’m Kate and I’m also a Sniffspot host out in Tacoma. I’m blown away by both John’s and Stephanie’s warm welcome. They made me and my mom feel very welcomed, orienting us where to go and explore. I cannot recommend this place enough for those looking for a little adventure out in the woods with their pup. This top spot is a gem. Beautiful, beautiful place. The photos you see do not do justice. Come and experience the magic of this place yourself. My dogs; 9 mos old St Berdoodle and 9 weeks old Newfypoo had a blast. We booked for 1.5 hours but had to leave a little early for my pup’s vet appointment. I Will book again in the near future. 🐾🐶❤️
55Such friend host! Very welcoming and amazing property. Lots of trails, water and smells to explore. A fun private oasis for your dogs to explore an adorable steers. You won’t be disappointed.Jennifer G.
Jennifer G.
September 2020
Such friend host! Very welcoming and amazing property. Lots of trails, water and smells to explore. A fun private oasis for your dogs to explore an adorable steers. You won’t be disappointed.
55Our favorite Sniffspot. I mean this place is just the greatest. The whole experience is always amazing and we leave so happy and relaxed. John & Stephanie are the super sweetest folks ever and they make us feel so incredibly welcome, really such a pleasure. ♥ The trails are incredible and the creek is such a bonus...we always reserve 2 hours and time flies by.. Cooper has the time of his life here and mama does too. Thanks so much John & Stephanie!!! ♥ ♥ ♥Susan D.
Susan D.
August 2020
Our favorite Sniffspot. I mean this place is just the greatest. The whole experience is always amazing and we leave so happy and relaxed. John & Stephanie are the super sweetest folks ever and they make us feel so incredibly welcome, really such a pleasure. ♥ The trails are incredible and the creek is such a bonus...we always reserve 2 hours and time flies by.. Cooper has the time of his life here and mama does too. Thanks so much John & Stephanie!!! ♥ ♥ ♥
55Oh my gosh, this place is awesome!!! Such a beautiful farm and so many things to explore. John and/or Stephanie will greet you and walk you through the pasture which is a super cute collection of happy animals. The first few times we were here I was so nervous about Cooper's reaction to the animals but he's all but oblivious to them. I never get over how easily he strolls through and it's been really good for him. He's honestly become a different dog over the last year of exposure to different animals and is now even making doggy friends. We owe much of that to this place specifically. Once you get across the pasture, you'll go through a gate to the Sniffspot. The first section is a grassy area with a creek running through it. There are some chairs for the humans and, if you have compostable poop bags, there is an underground poop compost. Cooper usually runs around here and splashes around in the creek for awhile and then we cross the bridge to the woods. John and Stephanie are always working on the Sniffspot and it seems we find something new every visit. New signs or sometimes even a whole new trail. We love wandering around here and hiking the trails. Cooper knows when there's something different right away and gets super excited to show me his new discovery. Really lovely spot. We always reserve 2 hours and it's barely enough. In the car on the way home we are already anxious for our next trip back. Thank you so much John & Stephanie...you guys are the best. ♥Susan D.
Susan D.
August 2020
Oh my gosh, this place is awesome!!! Such a beautiful farm and so many things to explore. John and/or Stephanie will greet you and walk you through the pasture which is a super cute collection of happy animals. The first few times we were here I was so nervous about Cooper's reaction to the animals but he's all but oblivious to them. I never get over how easily he strolls through and it's been really good for him. He's honestly become a different dog over the last year of exposure to different animals and is now even making doggy friends. We owe much of that to this place specifically. Once you get across the pasture, you'll go through a gate to the Sniffspot. The first section is a grassy area with a creek running through it. There are some chairs for the humans and, if you have compostable poop bags, there is an underground poop compost. Cooper usually runs around here and splashes around in the creek for awhile and then we cross the bridge to the woods. John and Stephanie are always working on the Sniffspot and it seems we find something new every visit. New signs or sometimes even a whole new trail. We love wandering around here and hiking the trails. Cooper knows when there's something different right away and gets super excited to show me his new discovery. Really lovely spot. We always reserve 2 hours and it's barely enough. In the car on the way home we are already anxious for our next trip back. Thank you so much John & Stephanie...you guys are the best. ♥
55Always a pleasure to visit! Riley spent most of his time in the river then to roll in the grassy field which was perfect on our sunny warm day.Erika S.
Erika S.
August 2020
Always a pleasure to visit! Riley spent most of his time in the river then to roll in the grassy field which was perfect on our sunny warm day.
55Great place to bring your dog! Our 2 dogs loved it, especially the woods and the creek. They had a great time and came home exhausted. We hope to go back.Brian C.
Brian C.
August 2020
Great place to bring your dog! Our 2 dogs loved it, especially the woods and the creek. They had a great time and came home exhausted. We hope to go back.
55This is such a cool spot. Sooo pretty with lots to explore. Really enjoy wandering the trails....I can totally unwind in the peacefulness of the woods while Cooper is running amuck finding new paths. The creek is a real bonus in warm weather....clean, clear water and just the right size for an occasional dip. John & Stephanie are the kindest, sweetest hosts imaginable and we always feel so welcome. One of our most regular stomping grounds, we just love love love it here. ♥Susan D.
Susan D.
August 2020
This is such a cool spot. Sooo pretty with lots to explore. Really enjoy wandering the trails....I can totally unwind in the peacefulness of the woods while Cooper is running amuck finding new paths. The creek is a real bonus in warm weather....clean, clear water and just the right size for an occasional dip. John & Stephanie are the kindest, sweetest hosts imaginable and we always feel so welcome. One of our most regular stomping grounds, we just love love love it here. ♥
55Incredible Sniffspot. This is such a sweet little farm and we really love it here. We come here often and book 2 hours minimum. Trails, a creek and plenty of grassy areas to explore. There is loads to do and we always leave so happy and refreshed. Thanks John & Stephanie!!! ♥Susan D.
Susan D.
August 2020
Incredible Sniffspot. This is such a sweet little farm and we really love it here. We come here often and book 2 hours minimum. Trails, a creek and plenty of grassy areas to explore. There is loads to do and we always leave so happy and refreshed. Thanks John & Stephanie!!! ♥
55After searching for areas close to my home I decided to take a shot at this place even though its not "in the neighborhood". I'm sure glad I did and the drive there was as beautiful as the place itself. I can't imagine a better place for my boys to go. It has everything. So much property for them to explore with woods, fields and streams. The owners has a done a beautiful job of maintaining this and making it a wonderful spot for your pets as well as for the pet owner. Nice maintained paths and wooden bridges to go over all the little streams. One stream large enough for your pet to splash through. The owners have even placed seating throughout the area. This whole area was beautiful and peaceful and the pets just loved exploring. If you have spare time....book a couple hours and pack a picnic...its that great. The hosts are very nice, helpful, and attentive. I'm going to try my best to make this a weekly outing for me and my boys. Book it, you won't regret it!!Linda G.
Linda G.
August 2020
After searching for areas close to my home I decided to take a shot at this place even though its not "in the neighborhood". I'm sure glad I did and the drive there was as beautiful as the place itself. I can't imagine a better place for my boys to go. It has everything. So much property for them to explore with woods, fields and streams. The owners has a done a beautiful job of maintaining this and making it a wonderful spot for your pets as well as for the pet owner. Nice maintained paths and wooden bridges to go over all the little streams. One stream large enough for your pet to splash through. The owners have even placed seating throughout the area. This whole area was beautiful and peaceful and the pets just loved exploring. If you have spare time....book a couple hours and pack a picnic...its that great. The hosts are very nice, helpful, and attentive. I'm going to try my best to make this a weekly outing for me and my boys. Book it, you won't regret it!!
55Amazing Sniffspot....lots of trails, grassy fields and a creek! We come here a lot and every visit is incredible. Thanks John & Stephanie!! ♥Susan D.
Susan D.
September 2020
Amazing Sniffspot....lots of trails, grassy fields and a creek! We come here a lot and every visit is incredible. Thanks John & Stephanie!! ♥
55This is nearly the perfect Sniff Spot for what my dogs enjoy! There is a large grassy area when you first enter the Sniff Spot which is partially shaded and level allowing for the pups to chase their ball or just relax in the soft grass. From the grassy area, you'll cross a bridge over a creek where the dogs enjoyed splashing around and cooling down on a hot day. Beyond that, there are numerous well maintained trails leading through the forested area and back down to another creek area. The area is not entirely fenced so you'll want to keep an eye on your dogs. We all got a lot of exercise from running up the trails and appreciated that there were several spots where we could just sit and relax when we needed a break. John and Stephanie were such wonderful hosts and welcomed us as friends. We drove over an hour from Seattle to get there but it was well worth the drive and will definitely plan on coming back here. I advise good footwear that you won't mind getting wet. Jill C.
Jill C.
September 2020
This is nearly the perfect Sniff Spot for what my dogs enjoy! There is a large grassy area when you first enter the Sniff Spot which is partially shaded and level allowing for the pups to chase their ball or just relax in the soft grass. From the grassy area, you'll cross a bridge over a creek where the dogs enjoyed splashing around and cooling down on a hot day. Beyond that, there are numerous well maintained trails leading through the forested area and back down to another creek area. The area is not entirely fenced so you'll want to keep an eye on your dogs. We all got a lot of exercise from running up the trails and appreciated that there were several spots where we could just sit and relax when we needed a break. John and Stephanie were such wonderful hosts and welcomed us as friends. We drove over an hour from Seattle to get there but it was well worth the drive and will definitely plan on coming back here. I advise good footwear that you won't mind getting wet.
55Another spectacular visit to Five Acres! Such a pretty place to spend the day whether its raining or sunny. Lots of woodsy trails and a creek for the pups to splash around in. John & Stephanie are always so welcoming and we always feel right at home. A really peaceful, fun spot and we love it here! Thank you guys!! ♥Susan D.
Susan D.
July 2020
Another spectacular visit to Five Acres! Such a pretty place to spend the day whether its raining or sunny. Lots of woodsy trails and a creek for the pups to splash around in. John & Stephanie are always so welcoming and we always feel right at home. A really peaceful, fun spot and we love it here! Thank you guys!! ♥
55♥ Love it here!! This place is such a treasure. There is so much to do and explore.....Cooper loves splashing around in the creek and it seems we are always discovering a new trail. So peaceful and the whole place has such a sweet, joyful energy. Always an incredible, fun filled adventure and we can't wait for our next visit! ♥Susan D.
Susan D.
July 2020
♥ Love it here!! This place is such a treasure. There is so much to do and explore.....Cooper loves splashing around in the creek and it seems we are always discovering a new trail. So peaceful and the whole place has such a sweet, joyful energy. Always an incredible, fun filled adventure and we can't wait for our next visit! ♥
55take a pretty drive to this gorgeous property. you’ll be greeted by the kind and gracious john and stephanie who will guide you through the pasture where your dog can see chickens, goats, and scottish highland cows. across the creek you and your dog can run and climb winding trails through trees and forest vegetation. put your feet in the cool clear water, breathe in the clean air, and enjoy the joyful exuberance your dog displays. this may have been my newly adopted puppy aila’s best day ever. i felt my stress and anxiety melt away. i could not recommend this excursion highly enough.lisa L.
lisa L.
July 2020
take a pretty drive to this gorgeous property. you’ll be greeted by the kind and gracious john and stephanie who will guide you through the pasture where your dog can see chickens, goats, and scottish highland cows. across the creek you and your dog can run and climb winding trails through trees and forest vegetation. put your feet in the cool clear water, breathe in the clean air, and enjoy the joyful exuberance your dog displays. this may have been my newly adopted puppy aila’s best day ever. i felt my stress and anxiety melt away. i could not recommend this excursion highly enough.
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.
55We love our time at Spring Acres. The hosts, the friendly farm animals, the stream, the meadow, and the winding trails through the woods make it one of our favorite places. Kate S.
Kate S.
May 2020
We love our time at Spring Acres. The hosts, the friendly farm animals, the stream, the meadow, and the winding trails through the woods make it one of our favorite places.
How do Newberg'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 Newberg 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.