55Got to love a beautiful spot, reasonably priced, and close to the city! I’m so grateful you are sharing your beautiful land with others. Would be so happy to come back soon!!Chloe N.
Chloe N.
February 2023
Got to love a beautiful spot, reasonably priced, and close to the city! I’m so grateful you are sharing your beautiful land with others. Would be so happy to come back soon!!
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55Really enjoyed our visit! Appreciated the clear hiking directions on the property and resources provided at the beginning of the trail. We will definitely come again. Thank you for sharing your property with us!Rebecca N.
Rebecca N.
October 2023
Really enjoyed our visit! Appreciated the clear hiking directions on the property and resources provided at the beginning of the trail. We will definitely come again. Thank you for sharing your property with us!
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55It had some good hills for a light leg pump and amazing set up in terms of the many benches, the fort and the viewpoint! The map is very handy and accurate and its very private!Edgar S.
Edgar S.
October 2023
It had some good hills for a light leg pump and amazing set up in terms of the many benches, the fort and the viewpoint! The map is very handy and accurate and its very private!
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55Everytime I visit a Sniffspot I daydream about what my future backyard may be like and today did not disappoint. Beautiful trails, in your backyard?!?! What?! Oh it was so stunning, private, quiet. Definitely a workout. An hour is a perfect time to do all the trails and take mini breaks. I’m forever grateful for this app and the opportunities I get to have with my babies. Thank you for sharing your beautiful backyard!!!Ivy H.
Ivy H.
October 2023
Everytime I visit a Sniffspot I daydream about what my future backyard may be like and today did not disappoint. Beautiful trails, in your backyard?!?! What?! Oh it was so stunning, private, quiet. Definitely a workout. An hour is a perfect time to do all the trails and take mini breaks. I’m forever grateful for this app and the opportunities I get to have with my babies. Thank you for sharing your beautiful backyard!!!
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55We had a great rainy walk on the trails at Sapphire Point this afternoon. It was our first time there. We appreciated how easy it was to find and that the trails are well marked.
The trails provided a lot of sniffing opportunities for Ollie and a nice hill workout for me! We'll definitely come back for another visit.Ina D.
Ina D.
November 2023
We had a great rainy walk on the trails at Sapphire Point this afternoon. It was our first time there. We appreciated how easy it was to find and that the trails are well marked.
The trails provided a lot of sniffing opportunities for Ollie and a nice hill workout for me! We'll definitely come back for another visit.
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55Such a gorgeous spot. We were there today---the pups were so happy and we got to enjoy a little hike amongst the multicolored falling leaves. We look forward to visiting again! Tiffany H.
Tiffany H.
November 2023
Such a gorgeous spot. We were there today---the pups were so happy and we got to enjoy a little hike amongst the multicolored falling leaves. We look forward to visiting again!
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55Very hilly (aka great exercise for my pup and me)! What a beautiful setting to run around in! The trails are clearly marked and maintained, and a lot of effort has gone in to building out charming sitting areas in different locations on the property. We had a wonderful time. Tip: Bring your own water for your pooch. Aislyn M.
Aislyn M.
November 2023
Very hilly (aka great exercise for my pup and me)! What a beautiful setting to run around in! The trails are clearly marked and maintained, and a lot of effort has gone in to building out charming sitting areas in different locations on the property. We had a wonderful time. Tip: Bring your own water for your pooch.
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55This SniffSpot was absolutely stunning and such a blast for my pup! It felt like our own private hike! Such a neat property, extremely clean and gorgeous!Abigail C.
Abigail C.
November 2023
This SniffSpot was absolutely stunning and such a blast for my pup! It felt like our own private hike! Such a neat property, extremely clean and gorgeous!
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55Literally my favorite spot. The only reason I don’t come here even more regularly than I already do is because they only allow up to 5 dogs, and I usually have at least 6. Ashtyn B.
Ashtyn B.
November 2023
Literally my favorite spot. The only reason I don’t come here even more regularly than I already do is because they only allow up to 5 dogs, and I usually have at least 6.
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55This was a great place to explore. We covered all three trails in an hour and then spent the next hour traveling them again. There were a lot of leaves covering the trails, which made them slippery, and it was all on an incline. Definitely bring shoes that have traction and can get muddy. Maddie S.
Maddie S.
November 2023
This was a great place to explore. We covered all three trails in an hour and then spent the next hour traveling them again. There were a lot of leaves covering the trails, which made them slippery, and it was all on an incline. Definitely bring shoes that have traction and can get muddy.
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55Great walk in the woods; both my dog and I enjoyed walking the hilly well maintained trails. If your dog is only interested in chasing their ball, this lovely wooded/hilly spot might not be their favorite.Cheryl M.
Cheryl M.
November 2023
Great walk in the woods; both my dog and I enjoyed walking the hilly well maintained trails. If your dog is only interested in chasing their ball, this lovely wooded/hilly spot might not be their favorite.
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55We had a great time! The spot is gorgeous, like in the photos and Luke was really helpful with some questions I had about the reservation. You can tell he cares about everybody having a great experience on his property. We will definitely be back when we're in this part of town again.Paulina T.
Paulina T.
November 2023
We had a great time! The spot is gorgeous, like in the photos and Luke was really helpful with some questions I had about the reservation. You can tell he cares about everybody having a great experience on his property. We will definitely be back when we're in this part of town again.
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55Great spot! Well appointed, clear map, well-managed trails. My poodle pair had a terrific romp.Thomas K.
Thomas K.
April 2024
Great spot! Well appointed, clear map, well-managed trails. My poodle pair had a terrific romp.
How do Cornelius'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 Cornelius 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.