55We had a lovely day exchanging the city noises for the quiet of Sauvie’s Island! Room for our dog to roam free without fears of running into other dogs. This is just what we needed! Hosts are kind and friendly. A good trip!Carrie K.
Carrie K.
March 2021
We had a lovely day exchanging the city noises for the quiet of Sauvie’s Island! Room for our dog to roam free without fears of running into other dogs. This is just what we needed! Hosts are kind and friendly. A good trip!
Sauvie Island, Riverfront, Field, 40 Acres, swing on River | Sniffspot
55This is a great space. We met the owners before visiting with our dog due to his reactivity to strangers. Owners were very flexible and kind in regards to my request. Jo showed us around the space, she is really sweet, and so welcoming. I loved our visit day with Devon. It was so nice to relax and let him explore and just have a carefree walk. Jo was great with communicating and directions to the property as well as where to park. I found this experience to be so joyful. I really appreciate her kindness, communication and freedom to roam. We have booked our next visit.Cassie R.
Cassie R.
November 2020
This is a great space. We met the owners before visiting with our dog due to his reactivity to strangers. Owners were very flexible and kind in regards to my request. Jo showed us around the space, she is really sweet, and so welcoming. I loved our visit day with Devon. It was so nice to relax and let him explore and just have a carefree walk. Jo was great with communicating and directions to the property as well as where to park. I found this experience to be so joyful. I really appreciate her kindness, communication and freedom to roam. We have booked our next visit.
Sauvie Island, Riverfront, Field, 40 Acres, swing on River | Sniffspot
55Attentive host! Great showing us the lay of the land. The horses were great distraction (no petting!) and curious.
Our dogs have a great recall, but if your dog doesn’t there is a lot of flat land to run & run far. Easy to use long lines if needed.
Can wait to go and play again! Sara M.
Sara M.
November 2020
Attentive host! Great showing us the lay of the land. The horses were great distraction (no petting!) and curious.
Our dogs have a great recall, but if your dog doesn’t there is a lot of flat land to run & run far. Easy to use long lines if needed.
Can wait to go and play again!
Sauvie Island, Riverfront, Field, 40 Acres, swing on River | Sniffspot
55This is such a great spot to take your dog to run and explore. There's so much space with clearly-marked fencing for you to play fetch or just run around and feel secure that your dog won't get loose. Jo and her husband were wonderful and met us to show us around the property and answer any questions. We will definitely be back!Stan P.
Stan P.
December 2020
This is such a great spot to take your dog to run and explore. There's so much space with clearly-marked fencing for you to play fetch or just run around and feel secure that your dog won't get loose. Jo and her husband were wonderful and met us to show us around the property and answer any questions. We will definitely be back!
Sauvie Island, Riverfront, Field, 40 Acres, swing on River | Sniffspot
55Fantastic magical spot. Long grass for my pit bull to hop around like a bunny, lots of stinky muddy pits for my St. Bernard X to roll in, and river access for swimming! Really welcoming and kind homeowner showed me around. The spot is massive and super fun. Our hour flew by, and we will certainly be back. Thank you!Lorenzo F.
Lorenzo F.
December 2020
Fantastic magical spot. Long grass for my pit bull to hop around like a bunny, lots of stinky muddy pits for my St. Bernard X to roll in, and river access for swimming! Really welcoming and kind homeowner showed me around. The spot is massive and super fun. Our hour flew by, and we will certainly be back. Thank you!
Sauvie Island, Riverfront, Field, 40 Acres, swing on River | Sniffspot
55This was our 2nd visit. We walked the river again, great space for Devon to just sniff around, climb logs and run. I enjoy the communication from Jo, she's inviting and responsive.Cassie R.
Cassie R.
December 2020
This was our 2nd visit. We walked the river again, great space for Devon to just sniff around, climb logs and run. I enjoy the communication from Jo, she's inviting and responsive.
Sauvie Island, Riverfront, Field, 40 Acres, swing on River | Sniffspot
55Third visit, explored the river in the other direction, so much fun. Lots to explore, great rocks and trees. Devon had so much fun. I love this place.Cassie R.
Cassie R.
December 2020
Third visit, explored the river in the other direction, so much fun. Lots to explore, great rocks and trees. Devon had so much fun. I love this place.
Sauvie Island, Riverfront, Field, 40 Acres, swing on River | Sniffspot
55The host is really wonderful at communicating how to get to the location and where to park. She also showed us around when we got there and gave us the lay of the land. The area by the river is a nice quiet spot away from everything. And the field around the property is great for running and sniffing! Our dog had a great time and we had fun watching him explore!Ambra R.
Ambra R.
December 2020
The host is really wonderful at communicating how to get to the location and where to park. She also showed us around when we got there and gave us the lay of the land. The area by the river is a nice quiet spot away from everything. And the field around the property is great for running and sniffing! Our dog had a great time and we had fun watching him explore!
Sauvie Island, Riverfront, Field, 40 Acres, swing on River | Sniffspot
55Wonderful host, very accommodating and a lovely spot to explore. Lots of sniff options from grass to fields to river front. Saw seals in the river which was very exciting for OllieStephanie D.
Stephanie D.
December 2020
Wonderful host, very accommodating and a lovely spot to explore. Lots of sniff options from grass to fields to river front. Saw seals in the river which was very exciting for Ollie
Sauvie Island, Riverfront, Field, 40 Acres, swing on River | Sniffspot
55We had an amazing time at this spot! The hosts were great at communicating, very personable, and could not have made us feel more welcome. We truly appreciate their understanding and catering to reactive dogs. They met us upon arrival and fully explained the property while Frankie was in his covered crate in the car. The property is gorgeous and well cared for with great views and so much to explore! We loved the water access, camping area with swing, and easy walking spots. From the walking area along the water, we saw a few cyclists (the host informed us of this ahead of time!). We actually ended up really liking this–they were far enough away to be safe for Frankie's level of reactivity, but close enough where we could practice some DSS/CC training whenever we saw them. However, the property is so expansive that you could avoid them totally if needed. We didn't have a chance to see everything in this magical place in just one hour, so we'll definitely be back with more time booked. We're so thrilled that a Sniffspot opened close to us and plan on becoming regulars! Mickey B.
Mickey B.
December 2020
We had an amazing time at this spot! The hosts were great at communicating, very personable, and could not have made us feel more welcome. We truly appreciate their understanding and catering to reactive dogs. They met us upon arrival and fully explained the property while Frankie was in his covered crate in the car. The property is gorgeous and well cared for with great views and so much to explore! We loved the water access, camping area with swing, and easy walking spots. From the walking area along the water, we saw a few cyclists (the host informed us of this ahead of time!). We actually ended up really liking this–they were far enough away to be safe for Frankie's level of reactivity, but close enough where we could practice some DSS/CC training whenever we saw them. However, the property is so expansive that you could avoid them totally if needed. We didn't have a chance to see everything in this magical place in just one hour, so we'll definitely be back with more time booked. We're so thrilled that a Sniffspot opened close to us and plan on becoming regulars!
Sauvie Island, Riverfront, Field, 40 Acres, swing on River | Sniffspot
55Jessica was very helpful with directions and meeting us to orient to the property on our first visit. The dogs appreciated the variety: large hay field, corn fields, a fun marshy area with tall grass, and the waterfront. View of the mountains on a clear day. The property is not fenced along the road, and the waterfront area is on one side while the fields are the other, so you may want to leash your dogs while crossing. There is a slope upward to the road on both sides that felt like a boundary of sorts, and we were comfortable with dogs off leash once we were on either side and with some distance. There are cattle and horses (fenced), but easy to avoid if that’s a problem. Also some gunshots in the distance, but the dogs were too busy exploring to mind. Karen H.
Karen H.
December 2020
Jessica was very helpful with directions and meeting us to orient to the property on our first visit. The dogs appreciated the variety: large hay field, corn fields, a fun marshy area with tall grass, and the waterfront. View of the mountains on a clear day. The property is not fenced along the road, and the waterfront area is on one side while the fields are the other, so you may want to leash your dogs while crossing. There is a slope upward to the road on both sides that felt like a boundary of sorts, and we were comfortable with dogs off leash once we were on either side and with some distance. There are cattle and horses (fenced), but easy to avoid if that’s a problem. Also some gunshots in the distance, but the dogs were too busy exploring to mind.
Sauvie Island, Riverfront, Field, 40 Acres, swing on River | Sniffspot
55Wow! This sniffspot was absolutely amazing and so beautiful. We saw seals!!!!
The host was great at communicating and SO friendly! (She was also understanding when my over excited dog jumped out of the window to greet her!🤦♀️)
So much space and so many options for your dogs- water, fields, mud, grass, birds you name it! We felt secure the whole time and the dogs were in absolute heaven! (Frank loved all the gopher holes to smell!) Highly recommend and we will be back!Summer B.
Summer B.
December 2020
Wow! This sniffspot was absolutely amazing and so beautiful. We saw seals!!!!
The host was great at communicating and SO friendly! (She was also understanding when my over excited dog jumped out of the window to greet her!🤦♀️)
So much space and so many options for your dogs- water, fields, mud, grass, birds you name it! We felt secure the whole time and the dogs were in absolute heaven! (Frank loved all the gopher holes to smell!) Highly recommend and we will be back!
Sauvie Island, Riverfront, Field, 40 Acres, swing on River | Sniffspot
55Absolutely beautiful space and kind hosts. Dogs had a blast!Xylona S.
Xylona S.
September 2022
Absolutely beautiful space and kind hosts. Dogs had a blast!
How do Cathlamet'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 Cathlamet 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.