55We LOVED this sniff spot! We brought our three dogs and had so much fun here! This would be a great spot to bring the family for an afternoon. We definitely plan on coming back!Abigail S.
Abigail S.
June 2022
We LOVED this sniff spot! We brought our three dogs and had so much fun here! This would be a great spot to bring the family for an afternoon. We definitely plan on coming back!
55We had so much fun! Would definitely recommend bringing some dog shampoo if your dog likes jumping into lakes. There were many birds and ducks to chase. Will be coming back. Thanks!Denise M.
Denise M.
June 2022
We had so much fun! Would definitely recommend bringing some dog shampoo if your dog likes jumping into lakes. There were many birds and ducks to chase. Will be coming back. Thanks!
55To get there, at the end of the road, go through the gates and go left past the other houses. I got a little confused but you’ll see a sign for sniff spot after that :)hannah m.
hannah m.
June 2022
To get there, at the end of the road, go through the gates and go left past the other houses. I got a little confused but you’ll see a sign for sniff spot after that :)
55Took me a minute to find the correct home but once I did it was easy to let ourselves in. Had SO much fun. My dog swam for hours chasing the ducks. There were a few people around but for the most part it was only us. Victoria L.
Victoria L.
June 2022
Took me a minute to find the correct home but once I did it was easy to let ourselves in. Had SO much fun. My dog swam for hours chasing the ducks. There were a few people around but for the most part it was only us.
55Super cool place! Plenty of space for our dogs to run around like crazy. Nice and private and just a few people walking by the trail behind the property. My dog couldn’t get enough of jumping into the pond and swimming from one side to the other. 10/10 Recommend if you have a dog that loves to run and swim or if you want to see if your dog likes to swim!
Glorianna C.
Glorianna C.
June 2022
Super cool place! Plenty of space for our dogs to run around like crazy. Nice and private and just a few people walking by the trail behind the property. My dog couldn’t get enough of jumping into the pond and swimming from one side to the other. 10/10 Recommend if you have a dog that loves to run and swim or if you want to see if your dog likes to swim!
55Taylor Pond was a great place for my dogs to explore and run around. The host and family are extremely friendly to the dogs and us humans. We will definitely be coming back again for more exploration adventures!Nicole I.
Nicole I.
June 2022
Taylor Pond was a great place for my dogs to explore and run around. The host and family are extremely friendly to the dogs and us humans. We will definitely be coming back again for more exploration adventures!
55Wonderful property! It was easy to find and tons of things to do. We saw a rabbit and ducks geese etc. The pond is stunning and there are hammocks and seating areas and bathrooms!!! Best one yet. Only downfall is tons of bugs so bring your bug spray but that is to be expected. Wish we would have booked longer. Met the owner and he is super nice as well. Miranda F.
Miranda F.
June 2022
Wonderful property! It was easy to find and tons of things to do. We saw a rabbit and ducks geese etc. The pond is stunning and there are hammocks and seating areas and bathrooms!!! Best one yet. Only downfall is tons of bugs so bring your bug spray but that is to be expected. Wish we would have booked longer. Met the owner and he is super nice as well.
55This was a beautiful well-kept space! My dogs and I had such a fun time exploring and fetching in the water. There are some bird wildlife but we didn’t have any issues. It’s fenced all the way around. There were some people (the owners I believe) who walked outside a few times but they didn’t interact or have any issues. Some parts of the water were stinky but that’s a given considering it’s a pond with wildlife. There were a few bones on the ground which my dogs were keen to picking up but it’s such a big space it’s likely from birds or wildlife that ate something. Nothing to be concerned about. It was a very nice spot! I hope to come back in the future :) Crystal B.
Crystal B.
June 2022
This was a beautiful well-kept space! My dogs and I had such a fun time exploring and fetching in the water. There are some bird wildlife but we didn’t have any issues. It’s fenced all the way around. There were some people (the owners I believe) who walked outside a few times but they didn’t interact or have any issues. Some parts of the water were stinky but that’s a given considering it’s a pond with wildlife. There were a few bones on the ground which my dogs were keen to picking up but it’s such a big space it’s likely from birds or wildlife that ate something. Nothing to be concerned about. It was a very nice spot! I hope to come back in the future :)
55My 3 dogs had a blast, it's pretty and peaceful there, love that it's fenced in so no worries... I have a coonhound that bayed to his heart's content swimming and chasing the poor ducks, he was in heaven howling and I didn't have to worry about bothering anyone ..
Thank you Dave, you were so nice and let me know I could use doggie towels and a hose off ... and there was plenty of parking and room to
turn around a big truck and trailer ... we'll be back 😍😍😍M D.
M D.
June 2022
My 3 dogs had a blast, it's pretty and peaceful there, love that it's fenced in so no worries... I have a coonhound that bayed to his heart's content swimming and chasing the poor ducks, he was in heaven howling and I didn't have to worry about bothering anyone ..
Thank you Dave, you were so nice and let me know I could use doggie towels and a hose off ... and there was plenty of parking and room to
turn around a big truck and trailer ... we'll be back 😍😍😍
55My dogs were really happy here! Thanks so much for making our day today 😄
We’ll definitely be back. Since it’s getting hot out, early in the morning is best for us. I especially appreciated that the entire perimeter was well fenced and a nice clean bowl of water was available (and, of course, my dogs loved exploring the pond).Melanie P.
Melanie P.
June 2022
My dogs were really happy here! Thanks so much for making our day today 😄
We’ll definitely be back. Since it’s getting hot out, early in the morning is best for us. I especially appreciated that the entire perimeter was well fenced and a nice clean bowl of water was available (and, of course, my dogs loved exploring the pond).
55Perfect for a hot day, the dogs jumped right into the pond and cooled right off. It was great to have some space for them to run around and then to rinse off with the hose was also very helpful. Plenty of shade as well if you just want to hang out and cool off. Julie H.
Julie H.
June 2022
Perfect for a hot day, the dogs jumped right into the pond and cooled right off. It was great to have some space for them to run around and then to rinse off with the hose was also very helpful. Plenty of shade as well if you just want to hang out and cool off.
55First time using this app and could not have chosen a better place. Felt very secluded like we had a private trail to ourselves. Will definitely be back. Michelle P.
Michelle P.
June 2022
First time using this app and could not have chosen a better place. Felt very secluded like we had a private trail to ourselves. Will definitely be back.
55We had an amazing time! Our dogs loved swimming in the pond. Only thing to make note of is to make sure your dogs are people friendly, as the description states, there are occasionally human visitors. Would definitely recommend!Harly B.
Harly B.
June 2022
We had an amazing time! Our dogs loved swimming in the pond. Only thing to make note of is to make sure your dogs are people friendly, as the description states, there are occasionally human visitors. Would definitely recommend!
55Such an amazing spot! The dogs loved jumping off the dock. Weather was great and plenty of space to roam and run. We will definitely be back! Thank you David! :)Megan G.
Megan G.
June 2022
Such an amazing spot! The dogs loved jumping off the dock. Weather was great and plenty of space to roam and run. We will definitely be back! Thank you David! :)
55We loved Taylor’s Pond! Very easy to find! Bruce loved swimming in the pond with his duck friends. Very spacious and also provide water for the doggos Brittany F.
Brittany F.
June 2022
We loved Taylor’s Pond! Very easy to find! Bruce loved swimming in the pond with his duck friends. Very spacious and also provide water for the doggos
55Our pack had the absolute best time at this sniff spot! We brought our 8 dogs (5 are ours, 3 fosters) and it was a blast. They immediately jumped into the pond and enjoyed swimming laps and playing fetch. We walked around the whole pond as they explored, played, and rolled around. It was very beautiful with lots of shaded places to relax. Our husky has a metal plate in her leg from an accident and has never really swam in her life. We thought she was unable to or it was too hard for her, but almost right away she hopped in the pond and swam. Our hearts were so full! We are definitely coming back to this amazing sniff spot. Bella B.
Bella B.
June 2022
Our pack had the absolute best time at this sniff spot! We brought our 8 dogs (5 are ours, 3 fosters) and it was a blast. They immediately jumped into the pond and enjoyed swimming laps and playing fetch. We walked around the whole pond as they explored, played, and rolled around. It was very beautiful with lots of shaded places to relax. Our husky has a metal plate in her leg from an accident and has never really swam in her life. We thought she was unable to or it was too hard for her, but almost right away she hopped in the pond and swam. Our hearts were so full! We are definitely coming back to this amazing sniff spot.
55AMAZING!! My pup had so much fun playing in the water! Directions were easy to follow, there was great signage, the spot was super secure and the pond is simply amazing!Stephanie S.
Stephanie S.
July 2022
AMAZING!! My pup had so much fun playing in the water! Directions were easy to follow, there was great signage, the spot was super secure and the pond is simply amazing!
How do Descanso'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 Descanso 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 Descanso?
There are 4 dog hiking trails in the Descanso 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 Descanso 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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