55Great find on Sniffspot! The Area is very large, sage & interesting for pup explorers. Met the host & she was lovely and welcoming. We will def be back!Belinda H.
Belinda H.
February 2023
Great find on Sniffspot! The Area is very large, sage & interesting for pup explorers. Met the host & she was lovely and welcoming. We will def be back!
55This was our first time with sniffspot. Lyndsi was a wonderful host! Very knowledgeable and helpful with her insights. The space is perfect. The field at the top was a wonderful place for my pup to enjoy the toys and activities, and then it was great to see how he would do on trails with recall etc. It was perfect. We will return again! Dede M.
Dede M.
February 2024
This was our first time with sniffspot. Lyndsi was a wonderful host! Very knowledgeable and helpful with her insights. The space is perfect. The field at the top was a wonderful place for my pup to enjoy the toys and activities, and then it was great to see how he would do on trails with recall etc. It was perfect. We will return again!
55What a gem of a Sniff Spot! This is one of the biggest areas I have found locally that lets my dogs run freely while still fenced in. There's a small pond that they enjoyed cooling down in, and many little birds to sniff after in the bushes. Much of the foliage is blackberry bushes, but the paths were very clear and we had no issues with thorns (one of my dogs is especially talented at getting thorns stuck in his paws, and he had no problems here!) Both pups were tired after visiting here. Would definitely recommend for other high energy dogs!Maddie T.
Maddie T.
February 2024
What a gem of a Sniff Spot! This is one of the biggest areas I have found locally that lets my dogs run freely while still fenced in. There's a small pond that they enjoyed cooling down in, and many little birds to sniff after in the bushes. Much of the foliage is blackberry bushes, but the paths were very clear and we had no issues with thorns (one of my dogs is especially talented at getting thorns stuck in his paws, and he had no problems here!) Both pups were tired after visiting here. Would definitely recommend for other high energy dogs!
55Great place for solo dog training, especially recall. Also great for doggy play dates. Plenty of room to run & sniff. Wear your rain boots during the wet season because the ground gets a little muddy in some places. Laura F.
Laura F.
February 2024
Great place for solo dog training, especially recall. Also great for doggy play dates. Plenty of room to run & sniff. Wear your rain boots during the wet season because the ground gets a little muddy in some places.
55We had such a great time at this spot! My pups loved running through the trails! It is a really great place to practice recall. The trails were very clean on my visit. I’ll definitely be returning! Jenny W.
Jenny W.
February 2024
We had such a great time at this spot! My pups loved running through the trails! It is a really great place to practice recall. The trails were very clean on my visit. I’ll definitely be returning!
55Our girls LOVED this place. lots of room to run, lots of things to explore, tons of good sniffs and perfect to practice recall. We will be back! Carole G.
Carole G.
February 2024
Our girls LOVED this place. lots of room to run, lots of things to explore, tons of good sniffs and perfect to practice recall. We will be back!
55Lyndsi is a great host! The spot is amazing and has helpful signage. Huckleberry & I had so much fun walking/running the trails; we used the picnic table at the top of the hill as "home base." Some mud, so wear appropriate shoes if it has rained recently. We look forward to returning!Nicole K.
Nicole K.
February 2024
Lyndsi is a great host! The spot is amazing and has helpful signage. Huckleberry & I had so much fun walking/running the trails; we used the picnic table at the top of the hill as "home base." Some mud, so wear appropriate shoes if it has rained recently. We look forward to returning!
55What a great place to let your pup run and explore. Really good for recall training. Lyndsi is awesome and very knowledgeable about dog obedience. Highly recommend!Andrew W.
Andrew W.
February 2024
What a great place to let your pup run and explore. Really good for recall training. Lyndsi is awesome and very knowledgeable about dog obedience. Highly recommend!
55Very cool and unique spot. Nice grass field that connects to the very fun trails in the back. My dogs would say this is one of their favorite spots. Madison E.
Madison E.
March 2024
Very cool and unique spot. Nice grass field that connects to the very fun trails in the back. My dogs would say this is one of their favorite spots.
55This a really unique space. My dog has reactivity issues with other dogs so I haven't been able to take her hiking in public areas. It was such a treat for her to just go and explore off leash. The trails are a little bit muddy in certain spots right now, but not difficult to walk through as long as you're wearing the right kind of shoes. And there is some elevation change so it's a good healthy workout for both of us. There is a "watering hole" at the lowest point of the trail system shortly after you enter and she really enjoyed going back to that several times. The whole area is very clean and well-managed. There are clear signs for where to park, where to enter, which gate leads to the trails, etc. There is also a water bowl, fresh water, clean towels, poop bags and a waste bin all right inside the main entrance. We did see other people and dogs walking along the main road, which shares a fence line with the walking trails so that was just something to be aware of so that I could direct her away from that side of the property when I saw them. We didn't use the agility field, but there is equipment set up and plenty of room to exercise in that area as well. We will definitely be back to use this spot again.Corey C.
Corey C.
March 2024
This a really unique space. My dog has reactivity issues with other dogs so I haven't been able to take her hiking in public areas. It was such a treat for her to just go and explore off leash. The trails are a little bit muddy in certain spots right now, but not difficult to walk through as long as you're wearing the right kind of shoes. And there is some elevation change so it's a good healthy workout for both of us. There is a "watering hole" at the lowest point of the trail system shortly after you enter and she really enjoyed going back to that several times. The whole area is very clean and well-managed. There are clear signs for where to park, where to enter, which gate leads to the trails, etc. There is also a water bowl, fresh water, clean towels, poop bags and a waste bin all right inside the main entrance. We did see other people and dogs walking along the main road, which shares a fence line with the walking trails so that was just something to be aware of so that I could direct her away from that side of the property when I saw them. We didn't use the agility field, but there is equipment set up and plenty of room to exercise in that area as well. We will definitely be back to use this spot again.
55This location is so cool! Great for taking multiple dogs. The fenced in training area is great for before and after walking the trails. Definitely plan to return! Hailey S.
Hailey S.
March 2024
This location is so cool! Great for taking multiple dogs. The fenced in training area is great for before and after walking the trails. Definitely plan to return!
55We had a great time playing! She had a hard time leaving after she found a ball in the bushes on the trails but that’s my dog’s issue not an issue with the site.Jane G.
Jane G.
March 2024
We had a great time playing! She had a hard time leaving after she found a ball in the bushes on the trails but that’s my dog’s issue not an issue with the site.
How do Damascus'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 Damascus 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.