55Awesome spot with lots of cool trails, a creek and open grassy areas. Secluded, private and peaceful. We really love it here and come often. Thanks John & Stephanie!! ♥Susan D.
Susan D.
October 2020
Awesome spot with lots of cool trails, a creek and open grassy areas. Secluded, private and peaceful. We really love it here and come often. Thanks John & Stephanie!! ♥
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!! ♥
55Incredible! One of our absolute favorite Sniffspots. John and Stephanie are the sweetest and the whole experience is always amazing. Every visit is medicine for the soul. I leave feeling refreshed and relaxed and Cooper is thoroughly satisfied and happy. Even though there are some unfenced areas, we feel completely secure here. Really beautiful, lovely place and we are so grateful for every moment we can be here. ♥Susan D.
Susan D.
May 2020
Incredible! One of our absolute favorite Sniffspots. John and Stephanie are the sweetest and the whole experience is always amazing. Every visit is medicine for the soul. I leave feeling refreshed and relaxed and Cooper is thoroughly satisfied and happy. Even though there are some unfenced areas, we feel completely secure here. Really beautiful, lovely place and we are so grateful for every moment we can be here. ♥
55Seriously seriously nicest hosts ever - I’ve come out a few times w my pups and my shy kiddo and John is always making us feel welcome. Today he offered to have my son help feed the chickens! A truly relaxing place for my city dogs to unwind be wild animals for a couple hours. We love this spot!Mollyrose D.
Mollyrose D.
May 2020
Seriously seriously nicest hosts ever - I’ve come out a few times w my pups and my shy kiddo and John is always making us feel welcome. Today he offered to have my son help feed the chickens! A truly relaxing place for my city dogs to unwind be wild animals for a couple hours. We love this spot!
55Great spot for the adventurous pup! My little guy had a great time exploring this beautiful property and got plenty of excersise and mental stimulation in the process. Mom enjoyed the piece and quiet. John and Stephanie were incredible kind hosts. We look forward to coming back.Maiken M.
Maiken M.
September 2019
Great spot for the adventurous pup! My little guy had a great time exploring this beautiful property and got plenty of excersise and mental stimulation in the process. Mom enjoyed the piece and quiet. John and Stephanie were incredible kind hosts. We look forward to coming back.
55This is our 2nd visit and we had so much fun! Hosts John & Stephanie are so welcoming and the farm is beautiful. I'm really surprised how completely relaxed my reactive boy Cooper is walking through all of the animals in the pasture. I worried about it quite a lot but both times he didn't bat an eyelash. This time the chickens and bunnies were running all over and the steer was laying down maybe just 4 or 5 feet from the gate to the Sniffspot. No problems at all, Cooper just strolled past all the critters and the giant steer, happy as can be. Just as our first visit, we again booked 2 hours and I find this is a great amount of time for us. I was surprised to find there are a lot more trails than I realized the first time we were here and some are fairly steep with beautiful moss covered logs bordering the pathways. Super pretty and secluded. We hiked all about, regularly running back to the beginning so Cooper could splash about in the creek. This is such a peaceful place and very calming, a great place to unwind and for your pup to explore. As weather permits, this is definitely going to be one of our regular spots and we can't wait to be back.Susan D.
Susan D.
September 2019
This is our 2nd visit and we had so much fun! Hosts John & Stephanie are so welcoming and the farm is beautiful. I'm really surprised how completely relaxed my reactive boy Cooper is walking through all of the animals in the pasture. I worried about it quite a lot but both times he didn't bat an eyelash. This time the chickens and bunnies were running all over and the steer was laying down maybe just 4 or 5 feet from the gate to the Sniffspot. No problems at all, Cooper just strolled past all the critters and the giant steer, happy as can be. Just as our first visit, we again booked 2 hours and I find this is a great amount of time for us. I was surprised to find there are a lot more trails than I realized the first time we were here and some are fairly steep with beautiful moss covered logs bordering the pathways. Super pretty and secluded. We hiked all about, regularly running back to the beginning so Cooper could splash about in the creek. This is such a peaceful place and very calming, a great place to unwind and for your pup to explore. As weather permits, this is definitely going to be one of our regular spots and we can't wait to be back.
55This is our 3rd time here. We are head over heels in love with Spring Acres. I'm not sure how, but every visit is better than the one before. You couldn't ask for more welcoming, kind hosts as John & Stephanie...they are such good people. And I just can't get over how Cooper strolls through all the animals in the pasture....it's bizarre to see my reactive dog so completely at peace...I just love it, makes me so happy. 😊 This time it was rainy and we had the best time hiking around and discovering new trails. Cooper loves splashing around in the creek, racing around like a nut and rolling around in the grass and I love the fresh air and peace & quiet. It's nice roaming around without the worry of encountering other dogs and I am totally relaxed here. Super awesome amazing Sniffspot! Can't wait to be back!Susan D.
Susan D.
October 2019
This is our 3rd time here. We are head over heels in love with Spring Acres. I'm not sure how, but every visit is better than the one before. You couldn't ask for more welcoming, kind hosts as John & Stephanie...they are such good people. And I just can't get over how Cooper strolls through all the animals in the pasture....it's bizarre to see my reactive dog so completely at peace...I just love it, makes me so happy. 😊 This time it was rainy and we had the best time hiking around and discovering new trails. Cooper loves splashing around in the creek, racing around like a nut and rolling around in the grass and I love the fresh air and peace & quiet. It's nice roaming around without the worry of encountering other dogs and I am totally relaxed here. Super awesome amazing Sniffspot! Can't wait to be back!
55This place is the best! It has some trails for running, water for splashing, an grassy area for fetch, some wooden bridges and best of all a cabin to hide on the deck if it rains. Riley ran around like a lunatic and Buddy was able to sniff until his heart was content. There is something for everyone! The hosts are super nice and generous and great communicators. There are some very calm farm animals - cows, goats, chicken, bunnies and a peacock to be aware that you will need to pass. They won't bother you though.Erika S.
Erika S.
October 2019
This place is the best! It has some trails for running, water for splashing, an grassy area for fetch, some wooden bridges and best of all a cabin to hide on the deck if it rains. Riley ran around like a lunatic and Buddy was able to sniff until his heart was content. There is something for everyone! The hosts are super nice and generous and great communicators. There are some very calm farm animals - cows, goats, chicken, bunnies and a peacock to be aware that you will need to pass. They won't bother you though.
55Spring Acre’s is such an amazingly beautiful slice of heaven. Lots of trails to explore and a creek that Norman enjoyed taking a dip in. Hosts John and Stephanie were wonderful and very helpful in explaining the layout and getting us started. We arrived a bit early, which I felt bad about, but they were very gracious and understanding.
Norman ( my dog ) can be a bit reactive when excited but was not bothered at all by any of the farm animals. He barked more when he was leaving! I think he could have stayed all day honestly. There is a cute cabin the Hosts are building tucked away on the property and it has a porch that was available to us to sit and just enjoy the beauty that surrounded us. There is also a very cute sitting area right next to the creek as well. Norman loved chasing sticks and playing in the water.
I highly recommend Spring Acres and look forward to many more visits.
Thank you for opening up your property for folks like us and our dogs.Luann K.
Luann K.
August 2019
Spring Acre’s is such an amazingly beautiful slice of heaven. Lots of trails to explore and a creek that Norman enjoyed taking a dip in. Hosts John and Stephanie were wonderful and very helpful in explaining the layout and getting us started. We arrived a bit early, which I felt bad about, but they were very gracious and understanding.
Norman ( my dog ) can be a bit reactive when excited but was not bothered at all by any of the farm animals. He barked more when he was leaving! I think he could have stayed all day honestly. There is a cute cabin the Hosts are building tucked away on the property and it has a porch that was available to us to sit and just enjoy the beauty that surrounded us. There is also a very cute sitting area right next to the creek as well. Norman loved chasing sticks and playing in the water.
I highly recommend Spring Acres and look forward to many more visits.
Thank you for opening up your property for folks like us and our dogs.
How do Parkland'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 Parkland 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.