55Our family had a wonderful hike through the forest today! Grace met us as we arrived and helped us feel very welcome. You truly feel at peace wandering through the forest with your dog. It’s incredibly safe and relaxing. We look forward to visiting again! Melissa S.
Melissa S.
July 2022
Our family had a wonderful hike through the forest today! Grace met us as we arrived and helped us feel very welcome. You truly feel at peace wandering through the forest with your dog. It’s incredibly safe and relaxing. We look forward to visiting again!
55Oh my goodness!!! This was our first time trying Sniff Spot!! What a beautiful piece of property…it was perfect for our 6 1/2 mo Labany to explore and train a bit off leash! He loved the creek and every little trail that intertwines through out! Thank you so much Grace!! We will be back!Brenda T.
Brenda T.
July 2022
Oh my goodness!!! This was our first time trying Sniff Spot!! What a beautiful piece of property…it was perfect for our 6 1/2 mo Labany to explore and train a bit off leash! He loved the creek and every little trail that intertwines through out! Thank you so much Grace!! We will be back!
55Such a beautiful space to explore. Everything was so nice and taken care of. The hike was so much fun. We didn’t want to leave! We can’t wait to come back and explore more! Carol R.
Carol R.
July 2022
Such a beautiful space to explore. Everything was so nice and taken care of. The hike was so much fun. We didn’t want to leave! We can’t wait to come back and explore more!
55Our favorite SniffSpot. We’ve been here several times and have become a member. The wonderful host, Grace, leaves us treats on our car every time. The dogs have a blast hiking, sniffing and visiting the river. Tam P.
Tam P.
July 2022
Our favorite SniffSpot. We’ve been here several times and have become a member. The wonderful host, Grace, leaves us treats on our car every time. The dogs have a blast hiking, sniffing and visiting the river.
55We had such a great time. The Spot is very clean, and really is a mini forest. My dog and pals had a great time running through different lengths of grass and ferns. The little creek was a nice spot for the dogs to cool down, and there was even a mud bath hole (for the pups that enjoy it). It is cooler in the Spot thanks to the trees. Definitely recommend.Quynh T.
Quynh T.
July 2022
We had such a great time. The Spot is very clean, and really is a mini forest. My dog and pals had a great time running through different lengths of grass and ferns. The little creek was a nice spot for the dogs to cool down, and there was even a mud bath hole (for the pups that enjoy it). It is cooler in the Spot thanks to the trees. Definitely recommend.
55This was my second visit with my Shepard lab mix. He's an on-leash dog nearly everywhere. Here he's able to be offleash where I can practice recall with him. A friend joined me with her Husky for the first time. It was an unusually hot day in Western Washington, however, this Sniffspot was cool due to the shade provided by trees. The dogs also cooled off in the shallow, briskly flowing creek on the property. It was nice to share this experience with a new friend. We both will be back. The host even left a nice treat for us at the end of our visit. I would gladly stay longer if possible. I'm lucky to have this wonderful place close to my home.Cindy S.
Cindy S.
July 2022
This was my second visit with my Shepard lab mix. He's an on-leash dog nearly everywhere. Here he's able to be offleash where I can practice recall with him. A friend joined me with her Husky for the first time. It was an unusually hot day in Western Washington, however, this Sniffspot was cool due to the shade provided by trees. The dogs also cooled off in the shallow, briskly flowing creek on the property. It was nice to share this experience with a new friend. We both will be back. The host even left a nice treat for us at the end of our visit. I would gladly stay longer if possible. I'm lucky to have this wonderful place close to my home.
55This place is great! It's beautiful, huge, and fenced in well. The creek was a perfect place for the dogs to cool off on a warm day. We did see the resident goats (fenced off) and the neighbor's chickens (fenced off). Grace is an excellent host and makes sure you have everything you need for a good visit. Highly recommend. Melissa B.
Melissa B.
July 2022
This place is great! It's beautiful, huge, and fenced in well. The creek was a perfect place for the dogs to cool off on a warm day. We did see the resident goats (fenced off) and the neighbor's chickens (fenced off). Grace is an excellent host and makes sure you have everything you need for a good visit. Highly recommend.
55Absolutely amazing! Our dogs loved running and playing in the creek. Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful property with our pups. We’ll be back!Kathy W.
Kathy W.
July 2022
Absolutely amazing! Our dogs loved running and playing in the creek. Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful property with our pups. We’ll be back!
55This was our first time trying Sniffspot and it was a great experience! The area was so beautiful and my pups had a blast splashing in the creek! Our host Grace was also so helpful and sweet and overall made the experience. Will definitely be coming back again! Dania P.
Dania P.
July 2022
This was our first time trying Sniffspot and it was a great experience! The area was so beautiful and my pups had a blast splashing in the creek! Our host Grace was also so helpful and sweet and overall made the experience. Will definitely be coming back again!
55Such a great spot! Creek for frolicking, shady, lots of places to sit, and has a nice gravel road for walking the forest. It is steep in places so I'd recommend shoes over flip-flops.Caitlyn S.
Caitlyn S.
July 2022
Such a great spot! Creek for frolicking, shady, lots of places to sit, and has a nice gravel road for walking the forest. It is steep in places so I'd recommend shoes over flip-flops.
55First off the sniff spot itself is an incredible oasis for pups with everything you can think of. Plus Grace’s little touches to really make you and your pups feel at home are what made this experience so incredible. We were provided water, sunscreen, toys, big spray, poop bags and more right when we arrived. Then on top of that as we were about to leave we saw treats for both our pups and ourselves. We even got to meet the owner herself! Cannot recommend enough. Thank you for providing us with such an amazing experience! Kailani T.
Kailani T.
July 2022
First off the sniff spot itself is an incredible oasis for pups with everything you can think of. Plus Grace’s little touches to really make you and your pups feel at home are what made this experience so incredible. We were provided water, sunscreen, toys, big spray, poop bags and more right when we arrived. Then on top of that as we were about to leave we saw treats for both our pups and ourselves. We even got to meet the owner herself! Cannot recommend enough. Thank you for providing us with such an amazing experience!
55Heaven...with our doggies!! Odin and Basil (Bas is 13 and needs a stroller sometimes) had a wonderful time running, playing in the water, smelling smells, and running...did I mention the running?! Rachelle and I loved the forest, too! BEAUTIFUL!! A truly magical place that we will be back to again, many times - and a big thank you to Grace, too - a wonderful person and gracious host!! James P.
James P.
August 2022
Heaven...with our doggies!! Odin and Basil (Bas is 13 and needs a stroller sometimes) had a wonderful time running, playing in the water, smelling smells, and running...did I mention the running?! Rachelle and I loved the forest, too! BEAUTIFUL!! A truly magical place that we will be back to again, many times - and a big thank you to Grace, too - a wonderful person and gracious host!!
55Our first visit and we had a lovely time! Grace is a gracious host, and the property is well-cared for with good fencing and wide paths. Our dogs enjoyed a fun romp in the shade and the creek. We appreciated the ample seating throughout the property. We look forward to our next visit!Diana S.
Diana S.
August 2022
Our first visit and we had a lovely time! Grace is a gracious host, and the property is well-cared for with good fencing and wide paths. Our dogs enjoyed a fun romp in the shade and the creek. We appreciated the ample seating throughout the property. We look forward to our next visit!
55Mini Forest Sniffspot is everything & more! Friendly host came out to greet us & explain the layout. With a hilly forest, trails, plenty of toys & even a stream for our water baby to play in, this place really delivers. Our 3 year old Dobie girl fell in love with Mini Forest so much that when it came time to leave, she wouldn’t budge. Ha! We had to extend our visit another 30 minutes. Bonus, there is an outhouse on the property for us humans :) Thank you Grace, we will be back!Phil G.
Phil G.
August 2022
Mini Forest Sniffspot is everything & more! Friendly host came out to greet us & explain the layout. With a hilly forest, trails, plenty of toys & even a stream for our water baby to play in, this place really delivers. Our 3 year old Dobie girl fell in love with Mini Forest so much that when it came time to leave, she wouldn’t budge. Ha! We had to extend our visit another 30 minutes. Bonus, there is an outhouse on the property for us humans :) Thank you Grace, we will be back!
55Starting with a brief welcome and ending with a thank you and treats, our visit was perfection. My dogs loved being able to run around and sniff everything at their leisure! They ran in the creek, up the hills, down the hills. It is a peaceful and beautiful property. It is a safe, secure place and we will be visiting again, soon!Debra S.
Debra S.
August 2022
Starting with a brief welcome and ending with a thank you and treats, our visit was perfection. My dogs loved being able to run around and sniff everything at their leisure! They ran in the creek, up the hills, down the hills. It is a peaceful and beautiful property. It is a safe, secure place and we will be visiting again, soon!
55Amazing location with lots to explore, our dog had an amazing time running up and down hills and fetching sticks in the stream. We will definitely be back, thank you!Catherine F.
Catherine F.
August 2022
Amazing location with lots to explore, our dog had an amazing time running up and down hills and fetching sticks in the stream. We will definitely be back, thank you!
55Another wonderful visit to our favorite Sniffspot! It is a gorgeous, clean, peaceful paradise. The pups love running up the base of the mountain & splashing in the cool creek on hot days. And the fresh eggs add-on is always a delicious bonus :)Kristie K.
Kristie K.
August 2022
Another wonderful visit to our favorite Sniffspot! It is a gorgeous, clean, peaceful paradise. The pups love running up the base of the mountain & splashing in the cool creek on hot days. And the fresh eggs add-on is always a delicious bonus :)
55Still one of our favorite spots ever. Between the personalized greeting and treats after an hour of zoomies, this spot is worth the drive everytime. ♡Chelsie M.
Chelsie M.
August 2022
Still one of our favorite spots ever. Between the personalized greeting and treats after an hour of zoomies, this spot is worth the drive everytime. ♡
55It was our first time visiting a Sniffspot and we had a great experience. Our whole family enjoyed the visit. Our dog loved exploring the wooded area and the creek was a big hit. Looking forward to visiting again. Martine Z.
Martine Z.
August 2022
It was our first time visiting a Sniffspot and we had a great experience. Our whole family enjoyed the visit. Our dog loved exploring the wooded area and the creek was a big hit. Looking forward to visiting again.
How do Port Ludlow'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 Port Ludlow 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.
How much do Sniffspot hiking trails cost?
Dog hiking trails in the Port Ludlow area range from $4.0 and $4.0. The least expensive dog hiking trail is Small Dog Meetup. The most expensive dog hiking trail is Small Dog Meetup. Each host sets their own price, so you can check the price on the specific Sniffspot dog park listing.
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