55Such a wonderful spot! It was great to have a place so big yet still fully fenced in for my dog and his friends to run around freely. Will definitely be coming back!! Lillian L.
Lillian L.
July 2022
Such a wonderful spot! It was great to have a place so big yet still fully fenced in for my dog and his friends to run around freely. Will definitely be coming back!!
55This place is amazing! There are loads of places to sniff, several different textures of walking path (gravel, dirt, grass, rocks), and not to mention the pond.
This was our first time actually going off leash and I was concerned for a few reasons; however, I felt so much better once I got there and noticed that I could see the entire place (and in theory, her) wherever I stood. There are a few outbuildings, so she did manage to sneak away, but always waited for me to appear.
David came out to talk for a few minutes and he was very friendly and welcoming. I loved the set up near the parking that had dog treats, toys, and water.
Overall, this is definitely a top spot for both of us and I know we’ll be back again and again. Stacee E.
Stacee E.
July 2022
This place is amazing! There are loads of places to sniff, several different textures of walking path (gravel, dirt, grass, rocks), and not to mention the pond.
This was our first time actually going off leash and I was concerned for a few reasons; however, I felt so much better once I got there and noticed that I could see the entire place (and in theory, her) wherever I stood. There are a few outbuildings, so she did manage to sneak away, but always waited for me to appear.
David came out to talk for a few minutes and he was very friendly and welcoming. I loved the set up near the parking that had dog treats, toys, and water.
Overall, this is definitely a top spot for both of us and I know we’ll be back again and again.
55Taylor Pond's close proximity, ambience, wide trail to run on, and friendly owner is the best thing to happen to my rescue Aussie. The new fun thing today was a candy dispenser machine that had tasty dog treats in it. Great idea for those who forgot treats or want to try something new! Somebody left a couple quarters on top for us to use (thank you to whomever did that)! We then paid it forward and left a couple quarters for the next guest. Kim U.
Kim U.
July 2022
Taylor Pond's close proximity, ambience, wide trail to run on, and friendly owner is the best thing to happen to my rescue Aussie. The new fun thing today was a candy dispenser machine that had tasty dog treats in it. Great idea for those who forgot treats or want to try something new! Somebody left a couple quarters on top for us to use (thank you to whomever did that)! We then paid it forward and left a couple quarters for the next guest.
55This place is great, we drove 2+ hours to get there and it was totally worth it! Our 3 pups had an adventure ...swimming, sniffing, checking out the ducks, fetching all the sticks. There were some people around working on things, not a problem at all, everyone was friendly towards us and the dogs.. even when our super nosey dog wandered in one of the building soaking wet.
Over all the place was peaceful, full of good surprises, and clean for a natural somewhat wild setting. We will be back for sure.Clay C.
Clay C.
July 2022
This place is great, we drove 2+ hours to get there and it was totally worth it! Our 3 pups had an adventure ...swimming, sniffing, checking out the ducks, fetching all the sticks. There were some people around working on things, not a problem at all, everyone was friendly towards us and the dogs.. even when our super nosey dog wandered in one of the building soaking wet.
Over all the place was peaceful, full of good surprises, and clean for a natural somewhat wild setting. We will be back for sure.
55This place was so wonderful for my shy dog. She got to run, and sniff and have the space to be a dog. She pouted when we were about to leave. Looked from the car to me and sat down. And when I insisted we had to go, hung her head low as she reluctantly walked to the car. Wish I could give her what I was able to give her this morning every day. Karine C.
Karine C.
July 2022
This place was so wonderful for my shy dog. She got to run, and sniff and have the space to be a dog. She pouted when we were about to leave. Looked from the car to me and sat down. And when I insisted we had to go, hung her head low as she reluctantly walked to the car. Wish I could give her what I was able to give her this morning every day.
55Such a great spot! We have a rescue who is extremely fearful and this spot truly let him get out of his fear zone. It was completely fenced off, there was a water station and we’ll definitely be coming back soon! Thank youRena S.
Rena S.
July 2022
Such a great spot! We have a rescue who is extremely fearful and this spot truly let him get out of his fear zone. It was completely fenced off, there was a water station and we’ll definitely be coming back soon! Thank you
55Wonderful location with so much to look at and explore. The only thing you have to be wary of is the fact Airbnb guests may be coming and going.Joe D.
Joe D.
July 2022
Wonderful location with so much to look at and explore. The only thing you have to be wary of is the fact Airbnb guests may be coming and going.
55I’ve never seen my dogs SO HAPPY!! They LOVED sniffing everything, running freely, and trying to swim after the ducks. I could hardly keep them out of the water and they did not want to go home!! Thank you guys so much again for having us!! We will definitely be back!!Morgan D.
Morgan D.
July 2022
I’ve never seen my dogs SO HAPPY!! They LOVED sniffing everything, running freely, and trying to swim after the ducks. I could hardly keep them out of the water and they did not want to go home!! Thank you guys so much again for having us!! We will definitely be back!!
55What a great spot for our dogs! I thought for sure my dogs who don't like water would just run around the exterior of the pond but to my surprise the water was too enticing for them to pass up and one of them even went for a swim. Tons of great areas for them to run around and explore! Among other dog-friendly toys, etc., the owners also had towels and a hose ready to rinse our pups and dry them off before putting them back in my vehicle - so thoughtful and very much appreciated, especially since I did not think my dogs would get wet, so I did not think to bring towels! We will definitely be back!!Hethyr H.
Hethyr H.
July 2022
What a great spot for our dogs! I thought for sure my dogs who don't like water would just run around the exterior of the pond but to my surprise the water was too enticing for them to pass up and one of them even went for a swim. Tons of great areas for them to run around and explore! Among other dog-friendly toys, etc., the owners also had towels and a hose ready to rinse our pups and dry them off before putting them back in my vehicle - so thoughtful and very much appreciated, especially since I did not think my dogs would get wet, so I did not think to bring towels! We will definitely be back!!
55It was my first experience and I had a very nice time. The pond was beautiful and large and my puppy loved swimming. He got very muddy but they had a hose for us to wash him down. I would definitely come here again. Emilie B.
Emilie B.
July 2022
It was my first experience and I had a very nice time. The pond was beautiful and large and my puppy loved swimming. He got very muddy but they had a hose for us to wash him down. I would definitely come here again.
55What a marvelous spot!! My wife and I went for the first time today. We and our 2 yr old German Shepherd had a blast, his ball drive had him swimming in no time as well as lots of laps around the well kept and lovely property. Nice hose available for rinsing him off afterwards and towels as well. We will definitely be back 👍. Joseph T.
Joseph T.
July 2022
What a marvelous spot!! My wife and I went for the first time today. We and our 2 yr old German Shepherd had a blast, his ball drive had him swimming in no time as well as lots of laps around the well kept and lovely property. Nice hose available for rinsing him off afterwards and towels as well. We will definitely be back 👍.
55Visiting Taylor Pond took me right back to my childhood in Northern Minnesota. Lots of wildlife, fun swings and hammocks, and space for the dogs to explore. There is an older dog on the property, but my dogs didn’t pay them much attention. My dogs enjoyed the pond on a hot day and luckily David provided a hose and towels ☺️Lisa B.
Lisa B.
July 2022
Visiting Taylor Pond took me right back to my childhood in Northern Minnesota. Lots of wildlife, fun swings and hammocks, and space for the dogs to explore. There is an older dog on the property, but my dogs didn’t pay them much attention. My dogs enjoyed the pond on a hot day and luckily David provided a hose and towels ☺️
55Great spot for training our puppy off leash! Friendly owners, easy to find. There’s a hose to rinse your dogs off which is a plus. Will definitely be back soon!alexis h.
alexis h.
July 2022
Great spot for training our puppy off leash! Friendly owners, easy to find. There’s a hose to rinse your dogs off which is a plus. Will definitely be back soon!
55We had the best time with our dogs at Taylor pong - they swam and played. The pond is awesome and fully fenced in. David, the owner of the property was awesome to chat with. Our dogs really enjoyed themselves. The place was easy to find and the parking was convenient. We will be back again!Adrea M.
Adrea M.
July 2022
We had the best time with our dogs at Taylor pong - they swam and played. The pond is awesome and fully fenced in. David, the owner of the property was awesome to chat with. Our dogs really enjoyed themselves. The place was easy to find and the parking was convenient. We will be back again!
55Great experience! We celebrated my dogs first birthday and he loved everything about this place! We invited his cousins (my siblings) and we all had a blast Vanessa M.
Vanessa M.
July 2022
Great experience! We celebrated my dogs first birthday and he loved everything about this place! We invited his cousins (my siblings) and we all had a blast
55Molly once again had the best time at Taylor Pond, lots of swimming today too! The owners were having an impromptu get together, so Molly had fun getting to know a couple guests hanging out down by "her pond". This helped work on her off-leash socialization skills. I think Dave knows us by now, so figured that would benefit her. But if that weren't the case, he is very accommodating and easy to work with, as were his guests. Kim U.
Kim U.
July 2022
Molly once again had the best time at Taylor Pond, lots of swimming today too! The owners were having an impromptu get together, so Molly had fun getting to know a couple guests hanging out down by "her pond". This helped work on her off-leash socialization skills. I think Dave knows us by now, so figured that would benefit her. But if that weren't the case, he is very accommodating and easy to work with, as were his guests.
55Took 3 dogs and the had the very best time! There was dedicated parking and easy to find from the description listed. Lots of toys for the dogs to play with and the biggest highlight was swimming in the pond. Thanks David for providing such a fun and safe space for the pups to play, run, swim and still be contained.Lisa V.
Lisa V.
July 2022
Took 3 dogs and the had the very best time! There was dedicated parking and easy to find from the description listed. Lots of toys for the dogs to play with and the biggest highlight was swimming in the pond. Thanks David for providing such a fun and safe space for the pups to play, run, swim and still be contained.
How do Chula Vista'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
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FAQ about our Chula Vista 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 Chula Vista?
There are 3 dog hiking trails in the Chula Vista area. The most popular dog hiking trail is Taylor pond. 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 Chula Vista area range from $14.0 and $14.0. The least expensive dog hiking trail is Taylor pond. The most expensive dog hiking trail is Taylor pond. Each host sets their own price, so you can check the price on the specific Sniffspot dog park listing.
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