55This spot was amazing! It had a nice path to use to walk around and that view of hood is an extra bonus. A nice quiet spot for the pup to work on recall and explore without distractions other than the environment. Will definitely be back! Ambra R.
Ambra R.
January 2021
This spot was amazing! It had a nice path to use to walk around and that view of hood is an extra bonus. A nice quiet spot for the pup to work on recall and explore without distractions other than the environment. Will definitely be back!
55Oh My Dog!!! This place is amazing! 😍 Seriously, we spent an hour and it was not enough time. It’s like a private place to hike with all sorts of goodies! The creek was awesome the trails were great.
Do wear boots & expect your dog to get muddy. They even have a hose to rinse off at the end. We didn’t use it since we had to get somewhere else.
The dogs had so much fun! The people got exercise too climbing the back hill.
It took us 45 minutes to get there from SW PDX - TOTALLY WORTH IT!
We can’t sit to go back for a longer visit!
Sara M.
Sara M.
January 2021
Oh My Dog!!! This place is amazing! 😍 Seriously, we spent an hour and it was not enough time. It’s like a private place to hike with all sorts of goodies! The creek was awesome the trails were great.
Do wear boots & expect your dog to get muddy. They even have a hose to rinse off at the end. We didn’t use it since we had to get somewhere else.
The dogs had so much fun! The people got exercise too climbing the back hill.
It took us 45 minutes to get there from SW PDX - TOTALLY WORTH IT!
We can’t sit to go back for a longer visit!
55This is a great property with trails, wooded areas and a creek. We could hear another dog barking next door but didn’t see it. There are cows in the field next door which our dog wasn’t bothered by at all. Christina was so kind, very accommodating of my messages prior and during visit, has also generously provided a hose pipe for use which was great to hose down paws after muddy trails, it’s winter in Oregon - mud to be expected :) Overall we really enjoyed it and hope to come back. Stephanie D.
Stephanie D.
January 2021
This is a great property with trails, wooded areas and a creek. We could hear another dog barking next door but didn’t see it. There are cows in the field next door which our dog wasn’t bothered by at all. Christina was so kind, very accommodating of my messages prior and during visit, has also generously provided a hose pipe for use which was great to hose down paws after muddy trails, it’s winter in Oregon - mud to be expected :) Overall we really enjoyed it and hope to come back.
55This is dog walking heaven! Acres and acres of trails, a robust creek, tall grass for scent games and retrieve training, secluded, quiet. Stress free off leash time! The host even gives you a trail map 🤩 We will be back for sure. Lorenzo F.
Lorenzo F.
January 2021
This is dog walking heaven! Acres and acres of trails, a robust creek, tall grass for scent games and retrieve training, secluded, quiet. Stress free off leash time! The host even gives you a trail map 🤩 We will be back for sure.
552nd visit, as wonderful as the first. Our dog loves it here - gets to run and enjoy water. Boots are a must but it’s Oregon in winter, so mud is to be expected, there’s a hose generously provided to hose off muddy paws before you get back in car. We look forward to coming back.Stephanie D.
Stephanie D.
January 2021
2nd visit, as wonderful as the first. Our dog loves it here - gets to run and enjoy water. Boots are a must but it’s Oregon in winter, so mud is to be expected, there’s a hose generously provided to hose off muddy paws before you get back in car. We look forward to coming back.
55Second time visiting in one week - that’s how awesome this sniff spot is to me & my dogs! Yes, it’s 45 minutes from SW Portland and YES it’s worth it. Once again I regret not booking for more than an hour, but schedules wouldn’t allow.
Today was actually less muddy than last time but I still was glad I had high boots and the white dog in a jacket with belly coverage.
The map was new & awesome. The downed tree made a fun jump for the dogs.
We’ll be back soon! Sara M.
Sara M.
January 2021
Second time visiting in one week - that’s how awesome this sniff spot is to me & my dogs! Yes, it’s 45 minutes from SW Portland and YES it’s worth it. Once again I regret not booking for more than an hour, but schedules wouldn’t allow.
Today was actually less muddy than last time but I still was glad I had high boots and the white dog in a jacket with belly coverage.
The map was new & awesome. The downed tree made a fun jump for the dogs.
We’ll be back soon!
55This place is great! Lots of space to explore - the paths are great and make it easy to get around the property. There are cows and horses but the grass was tall enough our dog didnt see them. The creeks is fun and easy to access. We'll be back again. Callie L.
Callie L.
January 2021
This place is great! Lots of space to explore - the paths are great and make it easy to get around the property. There are cows and horses but the grass was tall enough our dog didnt see them. The creeks is fun and easy to access. We'll be back again.
55Our first time here and our pups loved it! We ended up extending our time because an hour wasn’t enough! My dogs loved playing in the water and exploring all the trails. I have a reactive dog and it was nice to have so much land to roam around and not worry about other dogs. We’ll be back!Lindsey A.
Lindsey A.
January 2021
Our first time here and our pups loved it! We ended up extending our time because an hour wasn’t enough! My dogs loved playing in the water and exploring all the trails. I have a reactive dog and it was nice to have so much land to roam around and not worry about other dogs. We’ll be back!
55Wonderful experience! Clear instructions, maps provided, tote of balls, towels, etc for your use. Also a hose for rinsing off pups and for drinking water. My dog loves to play in the woods and walk with me so this was a great sniff spot! Christina is very responsive and has a beautiful place for your pups to play! Definitely recommend and will come again. Makenna B.
Makenna B.
January 2021
Wonderful experience! Clear instructions, maps provided, tote of balls, towels, etc for your use. Also a hose for rinsing off pups and for drinking water. My dog loves to play in the woods and walk with me so this was a great sniff spot! Christina is very responsive and has a beautiful place for your pups to play! Definitely recommend and will come again.
55What an amazing sniffspot experience! So many trails and things to explore for humans and dogs! You can truly get away out here with no distractions. We love to hike and this felt just like a hike out in the forest with out the anxiety of other people or dogs around. Perfect place for all dogs to get their zoomies and sniffs out. Trails, rivers, mud, you name it. We will definitely be back!Summer B.
Summer B.
January 2021
What an amazing sniffspot experience! So many trails and things to explore for humans and dogs! You can truly get away out here with no distractions. We love to hike and this felt just like a hike out in the forest with out the anxiety of other people or dogs around. Perfect place for all dogs to get their zoomies and sniffs out. Trails, rivers, mud, you name it. We will definitely be back!
55The most amazing sniff spot ever!!! My dog loves being off leash in nature, but not around other dogs or people or other stimulating stuff in general. This property has everything he needed to decompress from the stresses of city life and just be a happy go lucky dog. We booked 2.5 hours and loved every minute! Seriously the best!!!Andrea P.
Andrea P.
January 2021
The most amazing sniff spot ever!!! My dog loves being off leash in nature, but not around other dogs or people or other stimulating stuff in general. This property has everything he needed to decompress from the stresses of city life and just be a happy go lucky dog. We booked 2.5 hours and loved every minute! Seriously the best!!!
55Awesome spot to hike around! Dogs had a blast frolicking in the river and the mud. I wore tall rain boots which was perfect. Really great spot!!Kim K.
Kim K.
February 2021
Awesome spot to hike around! Dogs had a blast frolicking in the river and the mud. I wore tall rain boots which was perfect. Really great spot!!
55This spot is honestly as good as it gets! The hosts are very generous and I’m so grateful I can get my anxious city dog out into the country for some solo and safe off leash time. Andrea P.
Andrea P.
February 2021
This spot is honestly as good as it gets! The hosts are very generous and I’m so grateful I can get my anxious city dog out into the country for some solo and safe off leash time.
55This place is amazing! Wonderful trails, the host even has maps available so you can find your way around. Plus a creek for pups to splash around in! Samantha R.
Samantha R.
March 2021
This place is amazing! Wonderful trails, the host even has maps available so you can find your way around. Plus a creek for pups to splash around in!
55Lovely Sniffspot. Our two canine adventurers enjoyed lots of sniffing, fetching, exploring and successful socialization to horses in neighboring, fenced paddocks. We didn't hear or see any other dogs, but we did see a gargantuan metal sasquatch objet d'art, which provided another fun socialization experience for all of us! I'd recommend this spot for sure. sam s.
sam s.
March 2021
Lovely Sniffspot. Our two canine adventurers enjoyed lots of sniffing, fetching, exploring and successful socialization to horses in neighboring, fenced paddocks. We didn't hear or see any other dogs, but we did see a gargantuan metal sasquatch objet d'art, which provided another fun socialization experience for all of us! I'd recommend this spot for sure.
55This was by far the BEST spot we have ever been to. There was so much land for us to cover & let my dog roam off leash. It’s great especially for those dogs who are still working on training. There was a lovely little stream that my dog enjoyed walking through several times. The maps, water bowl & hose were great to have! They also have a bucket of toys you can use if you would like while you attend their spot. We will absolutely be back again! Victoria S.
Victoria S.
March 2021
This was by far the BEST spot we have ever been to. There was so much land for us to cover & let my dog roam off leash. It’s great especially for those dogs who are still working on training. There was a lovely little stream that my dog enjoyed walking through several times. The maps, water bowl & hose were great to have! They also have a bucket of toys you can use if you would like while you attend their spot. We will absolutely be back again!
55Our pups had a great time romping up and down the hills at The Balanced Dog trails. Even though there's been plenty of rain, the wide grass trails through field weren't nearly as muddy as we expected. The property was clean and well fenced. The host came out to greet us as we were leaving and we had a pleasant chat. We'll definitely be visiting again!Susan A.
Susan A.
March 2023
Our pups had a great time romping up and down the hills at The Balanced Dog trails. Even though there's been plenty of rain, the wide grass trails through field weren't nearly as muddy as we expected. The property was clean and well fenced. The host came out to greet us as we were leaving and we had a pleasant chat. We'll definitely be visiting again!
How do Canby'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 Canby 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.