55First time booking a Sniffspot and couldn't have asked for a better location or host. Alma & David were incredibly welcoming and made the hour-long trek from Orange County worthwhile. Our Great Pyrenees and German Shepherd had a blast hiking and playing in the stream while we thoroughly enjoyed the delicious guacamole & refreshing lemonade (add-ons). The hosts checked-in on us to make sure we were enjoying ourselves and even graciously brought back our giant breed dog who raced back to their home :). Enthusiastically recommend this beautiful setting for your dogs to explore and highly encourage you to add-on some of their delicious offerings.Chris C.
Chris C.
September 2021
First time booking a Sniffspot and couldn't have asked for a better location or host. Alma & David were incredibly welcoming and made the hour-long trek from Orange County worthwhile. Our Great Pyrenees and German Shepherd had a blast hiking and playing in the stream while we thoroughly enjoyed the delicious guacamole & refreshing lemonade (add-ons). The hosts checked-in on us to make sure we were enjoying ourselves and even graciously brought back our giant breed dog who raced back to their home :). Enthusiastically recommend this beautiful setting for your dogs to explore and highly encourage you to add-on some of their delicious offerings.
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55Had a blast exploring with Navi! She enjoyed splashing around in the creek and the short nap in the hammock was divine. Can't wait to bring friends back again and again! Desirae D.
Desirae D.
October 2021
Had a blast exploring with Navi! She enjoyed splashing around in the creek and the short nap in the hammock was divine. Can't wait to bring friends back again and again!
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55We had an amazing time! Our dog Luka loved the water area. There was a nice shaded area for us to sit while he ran around adventuring. I’ll be back for sure! Jillian R.
Jillian R.
October 2021
We had an amazing time! Our dog Luka loved the water area. There was a nice shaded area for us to sit while he ran around adventuring. I’ll be back for sure!
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55The ranch is a great area for dogs to come and explore off leash with peace of mind. My dog and I did the hike down to the creek and my dog loved exploring down there and building confidence in new situations. I will note that the creek hike is a pretty steep hike both up and down, although pretty short (15 mins). If you or your dog are not in the best condition or recovering from injury I wouldn’t suggest that add on. But a lovely property and very peaceful to hangout by the creek where they have chairs in the sand along the creek and a swing over the water and hammock. Mary-Kate C.
Mary-Kate C.
October 2021
The ranch is a great area for dogs to come and explore off leash with peace of mind. My dog and I did the hike down to the creek and my dog loved exploring down there and building confidence in new situations. I will note that the creek hike is a pretty steep hike both up and down, although pretty short (15 mins). If you or your dog are not in the best condition or recovering from injury I wouldn’t suggest that add on. But a lovely property and very peaceful to hangout by the creek where they have chairs in the sand along the creek and a swing over the water and hammock.
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55What a relaxing and stress-free day! We have a reactive dog and allowing him off-leash with the peace of mind that he is the only dog on property was a dream come true. He was so happy. The location is perfect, a hike by the creek and some relaxing in the chairs. Alma and David were very responsive and very friendly! We highly recommend taking your pup here for a stress-free day! Thank you for providing this wonderful service!!Michelle M.
Michelle M.
October 2021
What a relaxing and stress-free day! We have a reactive dog and allowing him off-leash with the peace of mind that he is the only dog on property was a dream come true. He was so happy. The location is perfect, a hike by the creek and some relaxing in the chairs. Alma and David were very responsive and very friendly! We highly recommend taking your pup here for a stress-free day! Thank you for providing this wonderful service!!
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55This place is the best!!! This was our first time using the sniff spot app and we couldn’t be happier with our experience! We have two bulldogs who don’t do well with other dogs and we finally have a way to bring adventure into their lives. We spent two hours hiking down to the coolest creek and playing with our dogs. They loved being off leash and wandering around enjoying all the smells and swimming in the creek. This gives us the freedom to let our dogs have fun with the security of knowing they are not going to be approached by strangers. Alma was super responsive and welcoming. She even sent accurate trail maps that helped a lot. We will definitely be coming back soon!Caitlin C.
Caitlin C.
March 2021
This place is the best!!! This was our first time using the sniff spot app and we couldn’t be happier with our experience! We have two bulldogs who don’t do well with other dogs and we finally have a way to bring adventure into their lives. We spent two hours hiking down to the coolest creek and playing with our dogs. They loved being off leash and wandering around enjoying all the smells and swimming in the creek. This gives us the freedom to let our dogs have fun with the security of knowing they are not going to be approached by strangers. Alma was super responsive and welcoming. She even sent accurate trail maps that helped a lot. We will definitely be coming back soon!
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55This spot is amazing! It was lightly raining on and off and it didn't ruin the experience at all, rain or shine your dogs will love it. I went in late october with a blue heeler and a yorkie. The stream was still a good temperature to stay in and be comfortable and have the dogs jump around. Only a few areas of the main stream were deeper than my heelers shoulders and the the current is nothing to worry about even for smaller dogs. The stream area is large and secluded, more than enough space to play fetch, run around, etc.
I drove from San Diego for context. Getting to the location you'll eventually lose cellular service but the hosts provide very detailed directions, maps, and pictures to get you there with no difficulty as well as a phone number which they respond to texts and calls quickly. The hosts run their spot very professionally and friendly, great communication from beginning to end. I only reserved the general sniffspot and the stream walk add-on but I know they offer a lot more. Cal S.
Cal S.
October 2021
This spot is amazing! It was lightly raining on and off and it didn't ruin the experience at all, rain or shine your dogs will love it. I went in late october with a blue heeler and a yorkie. The stream was still a good temperature to stay in and be comfortable and have the dogs jump around. Only a few areas of the main stream were deeper than my heelers shoulders and the the current is nothing to worry about even for smaller dogs. The stream area is large and secluded, more than enough space to play fetch, run around, etc.
I drove from San Diego for context. Getting to the location you'll eventually lose cellular service but the hosts provide very detailed directions, maps, and pictures to get you there with no difficulty as well as a phone number which they respond to texts and calls quickly. The hosts run their spot very professionally and friendly, great communication from beginning to end. I only reserved the general sniffspot and the stream walk add-on but I know they offer a lot more.
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55My partner and I had a wonderful time exploring the property with our dog! He is reactive with other dogs so it was wonderful having the property to ourselves where he could run, sniff, and explore without getting activated which is stressful for us all. Kyra P.
Kyra P.
October 2021
My partner and I had a wonderful time exploring the property with our dog! He is reactive with other dogs so it was wonderful having the property to ourselves where he could run, sniff, and explore without getting activated which is stressful for us all.
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55This place is beautiful. My pup is dog reactive so this place was perfect to roam around stress free. The stream on the bottom was clean and there was plenty of water to cool off. I wasn’t too sure what the stream hike was, as there wasn’t really a clear path. But nevertheless, enjoyed the water. The trails are mostly shaded by the avocado trees. Some areas are very steep to hike so I’d bring decent shoes. Book 2 hours at least to not feel rushed. There is minimal areas of cell service so plan accordingly. Thank you for opening up this beautiful space for our furry children. I would definitely come back. Kelsey C.
Kelsey C.
November 2021
This place is beautiful. My pup is dog reactive so this place was perfect to roam around stress free. The stream on the bottom was clean and there was plenty of water to cool off. I wasn’t too sure what the stream hike was, as there wasn’t really a clear path. But nevertheless, enjoyed the water. The trails are mostly shaded by the avocado trees. Some areas are very steep to hike so I’d bring decent shoes. Book 2 hours at least to not feel rushed. There is minimal areas of cell service so plan accordingly. Thank you for opening up this beautiful space for our furry children. I would definitely come back.
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55Definitely recommend Choice Avocados for a fun day with your pups! This was the first time we got to hike off-leash with our reactive dog, and it felt very safe! She also got to run around the area by the stream, and play in the water. Her best day ever! Also great for training recall! Melinda L.
Melinda L.
November 2021
Definitely recommend Choice Avocados for a fun day with your pups! This was the first time we got to hike off-leash with our reactive dog, and it felt very safe! She also got to run around the area by the stream, and play in the water. Her best day ever! Also great for training recall!
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55This is a great location for a hike with your dogs. I took my 18 month old BC/ACD and my 11 year old Aussie. It is hilly with clearly marked paths among the avocado trees. There is quite a bit of shade which is nice. I plan to go back and take advantage of some of the other amenities like lunch and lemonade. The hosts were very helpful and welcoming. Tammy B.
Tammy B.
November 2021
This is a great location for a hike with your dogs. I took my 18 month old BC/ACD and my 11 year old Aussie. It is hilly with clearly marked paths among the avocado trees. There is quite a bit of shade which is nice. I plan to go back and take advantage of some of the other amenities like lunch and lemonade. The hosts were very helpful and welcoming.
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55Alma and David were such welcoming hosts, and completely understood how difficult it is to find nature spots for a reactive dog to enjoy. We’re so grateful they’ve opened their space to other dog families.
We did the "add-on" stream hike, which involved a very steep trail down to the stream, but culminated in a lovely shaded spot complete with a tree swing over the water, and picnic areas on both sides of the stream with chairs to watch our dog play in the water. Even though the temperature was in the high 80’s, the spot was shaded and cool, and the water was crystal clear and cold, about 1-2 ft deep in November. Our rescue German Shepherd loved every minute of it from being able to go off leash and enjoy the natural setting to splashing around in the water and clambering over rocks. And it was such a relief for us not to worry about other people/dogs/animals showing up!
We ordered the add-on picnic lunch by the stream, which our hosts brought down via ATV. Also well worth it! An amazing charcuterie board, large croissant sandwiches, and fruit from the farm. The hike down and fresh air gave us an appetite and it was all delicious. (The steep hike back up with full stomachs was a challenge!)
We will definitely be back. I’m sure Ellie can’t wait!
Philip B.
Philip B.
November 2021
Alma and David were such welcoming hosts, and completely understood how difficult it is to find nature spots for a reactive dog to enjoy. We’re so grateful they’ve opened their space to other dog families.
We did the "add-on" stream hike, which involved a very steep trail down to the stream, but culminated in a lovely shaded spot complete with a tree swing over the water, and picnic areas on both sides of the stream with chairs to watch our dog play in the water. Even though the temperature was in the high 80’s, the spot was shaded and cool, and the water was crystal clear and cold, about 1-2 ft deep in November. Our rescue German Shepherd loved every minute of it from being able to go off leash and enjoy the natural setting to splashing around in the water and clambering over rocks. And it was such a relief for us not to worry about other people/dogs/animals showing up!
We ordered the add-on picnic lunch by the stream, which our hosts brought down via ATV. Also well worth it! An amazing charcuterie board, large croissant sandwiches, and fruit from the farm. The hike down and fresh air gave us an appetite and it was all delicious. (The steep hike back up with full stomachs was a challenge!)
We will definitely be back. I’m sure Ellie can’t wait!
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55Amazing! We brought our two dogs, who otherwise live in a small yard…and they were thrilled!! The stream is a dog magnet. Our boxer and lab mix immediately gravitated toward it, and were in total paradise. The little “beach” next to the stream is so cute, equipped with chairs and an umbrella - we enjoyed sandwiches and a beer while the dogs ran around sniffing and submerging.
We’ll definitely come back and recommend this location to friends/dog owners!Elizabeth P.
Elizabeth P.
November 2021
Amazing! We brought our two dogs, who otherwise live in a small yard…and they were thrilled!! The stream is a dog magnet. Our boxer and lab mix immediately gravitated toward it, and were in total paradise. The little “beach” next to the stream is so cute, equipped with chairs and an umbrella - we enjoyed sandwiches and a beer while the dogs ran around sniffing and submerging.
We’ll definitely come back and recommend this location to friends/dog owners!
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55This place was amazing, my dogs had the best time playing in the stream and being able to run around and explore. It was so nice to not have to be worried about them getting into trouble or coming across other dogs or people. We have a hard time finding locations to let them off leash without a lot of other dogs around. We will be back again for sure. Tracy P.
Tracy P.
September 2021
This place was amazing, my dogs had the best time playing in the stream and being able to run around and explore. It was so nice to not have to be worried about them getting into trouble or coming across other dogs or people. We have a hard time finding locations to let them off leash without a lot of other dogs around. We will be back again for sure.
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55So relaxing.. my dog is aggressive so he doesn’t get to go off leash often when I live. So letting him run free and play in the water was the best for him. He had so much fun and so did I:)Laura D.
Laura D.
September 2021
So relaxing.. my dog is aggressive so he doesn’t get to go off leash often when I live. So letting him run free and play in the water was the best for him. He had so much fun and so did I:)
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55My dogs loved it and it was so great to know we had it all to ourselves and would not run into any other dogs. We hiked down to the creek and they had a blast. We will definitely be back again!Lourdes B.
Lourdes B.
September 2021
My dogs loved it and it was so great to know we had it all to ourselves and would not run into any other dogs. We hiked down to the creek and they had a blast. We will definitely be back again!
How do Carlsbad'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 Carlsbad 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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