55Another wonderful morning at this beautiful property. The dogs had a blast and we had fun picking raspberries too. We so appreciate the host’s generosity.Lisa H.
Lisa H.
June 2024
Another wonderful morning at this beautiful property. The dogs had a blast and we had fun picking raspberries too. We so appreciate the host’s generosity.
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55Amazing! We had an amazing time with our dog. The place is clean and well maintained. Water for the dogs and wastebaskets along the walk. Our dog can be very reactive and we didn’t have any issues. Patricia M.
Patricia M.
June 2024
Amazing! We had an amazing time with our dog. The place is clean and well maintained. Water for the dogs and wastebaskets along the walk. Our dog can be very reactive and we didn’t have any issues.
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55An absolutely top notch Sniff-spot! The whole vibe is very warm and welcoming; my son and I had a special afternoon running/exploring the trails with our pack. Loved every moment!Devan F.
Devan F.
June 2024
An absolutely top notch Sniff-spot! The whole vibe is very warm and welcoming; my son and I had a special afternoon running/exploring the trails with our pack. Loved every moment!
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55We absolutely love this place! The owners are just amazing! We have never seen our dogs so happy. Running in the brush is their favorite! True freedom is heaven for them! Please come visit Max!Heather D.
Heather D.
June 2024
We absolutely love this place! The owners are just amazing! We have never seen our dogs so happy. Running in the brush is their favorite! True freedom is heaven for them! Please come visit Max!
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55Another beautiful morning at Max! Love seeing Delbert each time we go there! Love all the little personal touches they do also. Will keep going at least once a week! 30 minute drive but well worth it. 6 hours later and pups still sleeping. Yay! Heather D.
Heather D.
June 2024
Another beautiful morning at Max! Love seeing Delbert each time we go there! Love all the little personal touches they do also. Will keep going at least once a week! 30 minute drive but well worth it. 6 hours later and pups still sleeping. Yay!
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55I always love visiting Max’s playground. It is such a great area as my dog is reactive around other dogs. It’s all fenced in and there are plenty of spots for her to sniff around. I love it and she is always tired out by the end. The host leaves out bags and water throughout the property. It is always clean and well maintained. The only sniff spot I will go to. Brayden P.
Brayden P.
June 2024
I always love visiting Max’s playground. It is such a great area as my dog is reactive around other dogs. It’s all fenced in and there are plenty of spots for her to sniff around. I love it and she is always tired out by the end. The host leaves out bags and water throughout the property. It is always clean and well maintained. The only sniff spot I will go to.
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55Maverick had the best time! This was our first Sniff Spot experience and it did not disappoint!
We loved that all the walkways were mowed down clearly creating pathways to follow, they all circled back to the large yard space with a perfect size dog bowl filled with fresh water so no getting lost. After our exploration we played fetch with some of the toys on the swing, and tug of war with the tree rope, before heading home! Max’s Memorial bench was perfectly placed for a nice lunch time resting spot. Maverick got to lay in the shade and I got to enjoy my pasta salad before continuing on our adventures.
It was such a nice spot to run my tree hound safely. The host was very kind. You can definitely see their love for Max and understand why this really was his all time favorite spot! Thank you for sharing Max’s memory with us and his beautiful space. Sarabi W.
Sarabi W.
June 2024
Maverick had the best time! This was our first Sniff Spot experience and it did not disappoint!
We loved that all the walkways were mowed down clearly creating pathways to follow, they all circled back to the large yard space with a perfect size dog bowl filled with fresh water so no getting lost. After our exploration we played fetch with some of the toys on the swing, and tug of war with the tree rope, before heading home! Max’s Memorial bench was perfectly placed for a nice lunch time resting spot. Maverick got to lay in the shade and I got to enjoy my pasta salad before continuing on our adventures.
It was such a nice spot to run my tree hound safely. The host was very kind. You can definitely see their love for Max and understand why this really was his all time favorite spot! Thank you for sharing Max’s memory with us and his beautiful space.
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55This place is magical! It really (really) exceeded my expectations. I’ve always dreamt of the ability to walk my doggies in the woods, on a trail - and let them just ‘be dogs’ and this place allows you to do just that! There is a huge (I mean huge, maybe the size of a baseball field?) circular area in the center - perfect to play fetch. There are maybe 3 or 4 paths that splinter off the circular area - into really well marked & wide manicured trails around the property. Totally safe and felt really secure & contained. Also: in the center area, there are covered rocking swings and cannopy’s w/ a fire pit for the adults.
15/10 recommend this place! My city doggies are so, so grateful! My timid boy for the first time in his life looked like a confident dog ❤️
Thank you thank you thank you (and max) for the outdoor therapy, we will be back! Eve A.
Eve A.
June 2024
This place is magical! It really (really) exceeded my expectations. I’ve always dreamt of the ability to walk my doggies in the woods, on a trail - and let them just ‘be dogs’ and this place allows you to do just that! There is a huge (I mean huge, maybe the size of a baseball field?) circular area in the center - perfect to play fetch. There are maybe 3 or 4 paths that splinter off the circular area - into really well marked & wide manicured trails around the property. Totally safe and felt really secure & contained. Also: in the center area, there are covered rocking swings and cannopy’s w/ a fire pit for the adults.
15/10 recommend this place! My city doggies are so, so grateful! My timid boy for the first time in his life looked like a confident dog ❤️
Thank you thank you thank you (and max) for the outdoor therapy, we will be back!
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55Code loves getting to run around the trails and sniff everything he possibly can! There are nice open spots to play, and it is very secure! My pup is nervous of everything after being in the shelter for 4 years, but we don’t have to worry about anything spooking him here! He can relax and decompress the entire time. There are multiple places for trash, and multiple bowls of fresh water! Host is friendly, everything is clean, and all the street signs are such a fun touch! We loved having a mini photo shoot with them!haley & mason w.
haley & mason w.
June 2024
Code loves getting to run around the trails and sniff everything he possibly can! There are nice open spots to play, and it is very secure! My pup is nervous of everything after being in the shelter for 4 years, but we don’t have to worry about anything spooking him here! He can relax and decompress the entire time. There are multiple places for trash, and multiple bowls of fresh water! Host is friendly, everything is clean, and all the street signs are such a fun touch! We loved having a mini photo shoot with them!
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55We LOVED Max’s Playground! There is SO much fenced in area to wander & roam & we will absolutely be back! Very friendly & warm welcome as well 😊Mackenzie G.
Mackenzie G.
July 2024
We LOVED Max’s Playground! There is SO much fenced in area to wander & roam & we will absolutely be back! Very friendly & warm welcome as well 😊
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55Our dogs had so much fun! We’ve never seen them run with such joy, and there are so many great and safe spots to sniff, explore, sip water and rest in the shade for another round of zoomies. We’ll definitely be back!Nick R.
Nick R.
July 2024
Our dogs had so much fun! We’ve never seen them run with such joy, and there are so many great and safe spots to sniff, explore, sip water and rest in the shade for another round of zoomies. We’ll definitely be back!
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55A great way to spend an hour on a beautiful summer day. Dogs gad a great time as usual. As always, already looking forward to our next visit.Janet E.
Janet E.
July 2024
A great way to spend an hour on a beautiful summer day. Dogs gad a great time as usual. As always, already looking forward to our next visit.
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55My friend Sara came with my pups best buds this time! She said it was worth the hour drive, the dogs had SO much fun. Walking along the paths is always sooting and peaceful. Delbert and his wife were kind enough to adjust hours for us to work around our busy work and baseball schedules. As always an absolute blast with good people and furry babies 😍💗Sarabi W.
Sarabi W.
July 2024
My friend Sara came with my pups best buds this time! She said it was worth the hour drive, the dogs had SO much fun. Walking along the paths is always sooting and peaceful. Delbert and his wife were kind enough to adjust hours for us to work around our busy work and baseball schedules. As always an absolute blast with good people and furry babies 😍💗
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55Beautiful place lots of room to run and explore! Fergus had a great time. We drove an hour to get to this place, and it was well worth it. Jennifer I.
Jennifer I.
July 2024
Beautiful place lots of room to run and explore! Fergus had a great time. We drove an hour to get to this place, and it was well worth it.
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55Another great day visiting Max's Playground. We brought a dog friend with us this time, and she had a blast and was so impressed by how well cared for this property is.Rebecca-Eli L.
Rebecca-Eli L.
July 2024
Another great day visiting Max's Playground. We brought a dog friend with us this time, and she had a blast and was so impressed by how well cared for this property is.
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55Max’s playground was an amazing experience! The host was there waiting for us and made sure we had the best experience possible. My dog loved being able to run & explore the many trails! Once he got too tired we relaxed in the swinging chairs which was very peaceful and relaxing. We will definitely be back very soon! Nina M.
Nina M.
July 2024
Max’s playground was an amazing experience! The host was there waiting for us and made sure we had the best experience possible. My dog loved being able to run & explore the many trails! Once he got too tired we relaxed in the swinging chairs which was very peaceful and relaxing. We will definitely be back very soon!
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55This place is awesome! All fenced in, trails, and all around, clean and safe for the dogs to run and people to visit. Owners are great! We definitely will be going back!Tammy M.
Tammy M.
July 2024
This place is awesome! All fenced in, trails, and all around, clean and safe for the dogs to run and people to visit. Owners are great! We definitely will be going back!
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55Bodie & Maya 🐶🐶 had a wonderful time at Max’s playground! The property is so well maintained- my Aussies rested all the way back to Carmel! Worth the hour drive! Enjoyed my conversation with Delbert! 🇺🇸Sheila O.
Sheila O.
July 2024
Bodie & Maya 🐶🐶 had a wonderful time at Max’s playground! The property is so well maintained- my Aussies rested all the way back to Carmel! Worth the hour drive! Enjoyed my conversation with Delbert! 🇺🇸
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55It was great to watch my dogs enjoying themselves in a clean, safe environment. The area is secured, which gives me a peace of mind. It has become Thanos' favorite spot and we are looking forward to our next visit. The owners are nice and appreciated.Tammy M.
Tammy M.
July 2024
It was great to watch my dogs enjoying themselves in a clean, safe environment. The area is secured, which gives me a peace of mind. It has become Thanos' favorite spot and we are looking forward to our next visit. The owners are nice and appreciated.
How do Lafayette'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 Lafayette 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.
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