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AshevilleNorth Carolina28806US
4.832
55Neat spot!
55Cool trails. There were other people at the property but nobody...
55So fun to walk around the short trails, and if your pup likes fetch...
55Fun trails in the woods.
55This is such a cool place! I enjoyed admiring the awesome campsites,...
55Cool little spot, my dog had a great time sniffing everything! And...
45thank you! some barbed wire, but dogs had a great time.
55It was so lovely to walk the grounds and trails with my dog off leash...
55Charming site. Trails are well marked and easy to follow. Lots of fun...
55Nice spot to wander around for a bit!
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Wooded trails ~ 10 minutes from downtown AVL

Asheville, North Carolina
Unfenced
5 acres
4.8432 Reviews

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Wooded trails ~ 10 minutes from downtown AVL

Asheville, North Carolina
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Hosted by Amanda M.
4.8432 Reviews
Unfenced
5 acres
Wooded trails ~ 10 minutes from downtown AVL - Asheville, North Carolina
Wooded trails ~ 10 minutes from downtown AVL - Asheville, North Carolina
Wooded trails ~ 10 minutes from downtown AVL - Asheville, North Carolina

Fencing

This spot is unfenced

Info provided by host

Gaps or holes in fence

No gaps

Enclosure

unfenced


Designed for private play

Only the people and dogs in your booking are allowed in the spot during your visit.

Distractions seen/heard from the spot

Other dogsSometimes

Other dogs

HOST REPORTS

Sometimes

Our neighbor's dogs are occasionally on the property unleashed and we have no control over this. :( The upper left-hand side of the trail (on the map) is a little closer to neighbors with barking dogs.

GUEST FEEDBACK

63% of guests saw/heard

Designed for private play

Only the people and dogs in your booking are allowed in the spot during your visit.

Other domestic animalsSometimes

Other domestic animals

HOST REPORTS

Sometimes

We have an indoor/outdoor cat but he's good at running. There may be goats wandering around but they're also good at running and aren't comfortable interacting with people.

GUEST FEEDBACK

29% of guests saw/heard

Designed for private play

Only the people and dogs in your booking are allowed in the spot during your visit.

Other peopleSometimes

Other people

HOST REPORTS

Sometimes

We run a campground on the same property, so you may see friendly vacationers hanging out.

GUEST FEEDBACK

66% of guests saw/heard

Designed for private play

Only the people and dogs in your booking are allowed in the spot during your visit.

Private entryNo

Private entry

No

Designed for private play

Only the people and dogs in your booking are allowed in the spot during your visit.


Amenities

Indoor restroom available

Outhouse available

Woods

Trail

Trash can

Table


Pricing
7 credits per dog per hour

50% off all dogs after the 1st dog

25% off hourly price for 30 min visit

Member get discounts on all bookings at all spots by buying monthly credits!

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Location

Asheville, North Carolina

Description

Whistlepig Trails offers 5 acres of wooded, hand-maintained trails designed for dogs and their humans to explore. The paths wind through a natural hillside, with gentle slopes, packed earth, and plenty of interesting scents along the way. Maintained with care, these trails provide a safe and engaging space for dogs to roam, sniff, and stretch their legs. Located within a small, artsy campground, the space has a rustic, creative feel, with upcycled structures and a relaxed atmosphere. Sniff Spot visitors are welcome to use the restroom facilities during their visit. For leash-less exploring, that's dog-dependent. There are cats near the big open field, and if your pup likes to chase cats, then we'd ask that you kept your dog on a leash for the safety of our not-terribly-athletic cat. :) On the trails should be fine, but please make sure they're leashed in the parking area. Please note that it is possible that the neighbors dogs could make an appearance. Unfortunately, we have no control over this. :( There's a good chance you'll see other people around the property while you're here. We run a campground for visitors to Asheville and also have folks who live on the property.

Cleanliness

100% of guests said this spot was as clean as expected during their visit.

Hazards

HOST NOTE

Our neighbors have farm animals (goats right now :)) and dogs.

Host Rules

Minimum visit length
30 minutes
Max dogs per booking
20
Is the host present?
I generally do not meet my guests

Community safety rules
Dogs must be leashed when entering and exiting the spot.
Make sure the area is safe and secure before bringing your dog in.
Never enter a spot before your booking start time and never leave late.
Pick up after your dogs. Leave the spot as it was when you arrived.
Always review and abide by spot specific rules.
Unless otherwise stated, restrooms are not available on site.

Booking Policies

Community safety rules
Dogs must be leashed when entering and exiting the spot.
Make sure the area is safe and secure before bringing your dog in.
Never enter a spot before your booking start time and never leave late.
Pick up after your dogs. Leave the spot as it was when you arrived.
Always review and abide by spot specific rules.
Unless otherwise stated, restrooms are not available on site.

In addition, please make sure to read Sniffspot's booking policies


Booking Policies
Only one booking is allowed at a time at any spot and there is an enforced 30 min buffer between all bookings to ensure dogs in separate bookings do not meet.
This spot is set for Booking, which means you will be instantly confirmed for any booking you request. You will receive the address and access instruction immediately following booking.
Visits can be moved or cancelled up to 2 hours before a visit.
Visits can be extended and dogs can be added throughout the visit.

4.84 (32 Reviews)

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Meet your host

Amanda M.

Joined in July 2025


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