Rent safe and private dog hiking trails hosted by locals in Chicago, Illinois

Sniffspot's private dog parks are the best way to exercise your dog. We have the best variety and the best priced dog parks anywhere!

Designed for private play.
Only the people and dogs in your booking are allowed in the spot during your visit.

Popular private dog hiking trails near Chicago, Illinois

Christie's Private Dog Park In Plainfield | Sniffspot
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PlainfieldIllinois60544
4.928
Sniffspotsupport@sniffspot.comUnited States
David AdamsFounder
Christie's Private Dog Park In Plainfield
Partially Fenced
17 acres
4.9(28)
$13 dog / hour
Plainfield, IL
Nature Camp 5 acres: prairie, forest, fenced agility yard, Elgin | Sniffspot
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ElginIllinois60124
4.611
Sniffspotsupport@sniffspot.comUnited States
David AdamsFounder
Nature Camp 5 acres: prairie, forest, fenced agility yard, Elgin

Welcome! Come on over and have some fun with your dog in a safe set up. Walk the trails in the forest and prairie to create stronger bond or practice off leash commands without distractions. Use the fenced in agility playground to boost your dog’s confidence or simply play around on the obstacles. The agility area is fully fenced in with 6foot fencing. There is another fully fenced in yard next to it that allows for lots of running. All income from your visit benefits 100% Doggy Has Soul Sanctuary helping strays and unwanted dogs in the US and Carribean.

Partially Fenced
5 acres
4.6(11)
$19 dog / hour
Elgin, IL
Tara's dog park in Crown Point | Sniffspot
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Crown PointIndiana46307
5.01
Sniffspotsupport@sniffspot.comUnited States
David AdamsFounder
Tara's dog park in Crown Point

Five acres of land that includes private trail, heavy wooded areas, and also open areas of grass. Perfect for dogs to explore and play for as long as they want.

Unfenced
5 acres
5(1)
$10 dog / hour
Crown Point, IN
Bull Valley Family Farm | Sniffspot
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WoodstockIllinois60098
5.0115
Sniffspotsupport@sniffspot.comUnited States
David AdamsFounder
Bull Valley Family Farm

Come and let your dog explore, play, and swim on our beautiful family farm. Our farm means the world to us and we think you will love it just as much. Our farm lies on 16 acres in Bull Valley, Illinois. Although it is not fenced in, our property is doggy heaven for dogs trained to be off-leash. Come take a walk, bring a frisbee/ball, or just come let your dog sniff and explore. Please do not go into the land beyond the caution tape and signs. That is not part of our sniff spot. We have many farm animals on our property as well. Please be respectful of our property. We take pride in our farm and love sharing it, but we want to keep it beautiful. Entry in any of the barns/buildings is prohibited. Please remain in the back of our property. We do live on the property and appreciate our privacy. FYI, this is a working farm. Sometimes as you are pulling in, there might be cars/people in the barns and lot. Please keep that in mind as you are arriving and if your dog is reactive, bring a leash until you can get into the back field.

Unfenced
16 acres
5(115)
$12 dog / hour
Woodstock, IL
Pet Ranch: Catherine's 17 Acre Unfenced Private Dog Park In Valparaiso | Sniffspot
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ValparaisoIndiana46385
5.04
Sniffspotsupport@sniffspot.comUnited States
David AdamsFounder
Pet Ranch: Catherine's 17 Acre Unfenced Private Dog Park In Valparaiso

Farmland Property has two farm fields, Woods with trails. 10 Achres of grass and Salt Creek in back of the house/yard. (Fallen Trees down in trails from last tornado. All pets, teens and children must stay with owner at all times! Stay away from widow makers: Any tree leaned against another which, will fall at some point and could kill any living thing under it! 10 foot drop off surrounding entire property= wetland/tertuaries: Do not enter due to probable quick sand, per great Lakes fish and game wardens and assigned wetland scientist that frequent property and protect the wetlands. All NW IN wild animals share property. Brown recuse spiders: found on wood. Coyotes, deer and wild turkeys roam throughout the land. Sand cranes, geese, large Crows, Owls, and Midwest birds hang out. Eagles, and Hawks will take small dogs, cats and children. No drugs, marijuana, alcohol, smoking nor vaping while wandering property with dog on sniffspot.com. Thank you!

Unfenced
17 acres
5(4)
$10 dog / hour
Valparaiso, IN
The dogs island and Oasis on the fox | Sniffspot
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PlanoIllinois60545
4.718
Sniffspotsupport@sniffspot.comUnited States
David AdamsFounder
The dogs island and Oasis on the fox

10 acres on the river with a 50x50 fenced in area, a swimming pool, and on the beautiful fox river also have a pool house available for shade, and a full kitchen in there as well. We have a sport dog electric fence on the entire 10 acres so if you have sport dog electric fence system your collar will work over here, we have two wonderful dogs that love to play so it up to you if you would like us to keep our dogs inside or outside to play with yours. Also available is a private island that is 8 acres and fully wooded but you have to take our canoe to get to it. Come out and have a fun time with your dogs.

Unfenced
10 acres
4.7(18)
$60 dog / hour
Plano, IL

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Why rent private dog hiking trails in Chicago, Illinois?
FeaturesSniffspotPublic park
Designed for private play
Rentable by the hour
Off leash options
Very large and/or fully fenced options
Pricing$5 - $15 per dog per hourFree
How do Chicago'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

Designed for private play

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

Trust and safety first

Spots are designed for safety and both hosts and guests are reviewed after each visit

Reactive dogs welcome

Many of the spots we list are designed with sensitive dogs in mind

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FAQ about our Chicago 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 can I find dog hiking trails in Chicago?
There are 6 dog hiking trails in the Chicago area. The most popular dog hiking trail is Christie's Private Dog Park In Plainfield. You can browse all of our dog hiking trails here.
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.
How much do Sniffspot hiking trails cost?
Dog hiking trails in the Chicago area range from $13.0 and $13.0. The least expensive dog hiking trail is Christie's Private Dog Park In Plainfield. The most expensive dog hiking trail is Christie's Private Dog Park In Plainfield. Each host sets their own price, so you can check the price on the specific Sniffspot dog park listing.

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