Hundreds of acres for all the dog activities. There’s google earth maps showing property lines in yellow in the pictures. Welcome to the worlds largest Sniffspot (Confirmed). There’s all kinds of areas to let your dog sniff and play.

Unfenced

650 acres

4.9(245)

$14 dog / hour

Hanover, VA

Powerhouse - A working farm for your pup to sniff around!

Small Farm adventures for your dog! Conveniently located between Ashland and Mechanicsville and not directly on a roadfront! Come roam our 7 acres including fields, backyards, and separate isolated training spaces. Our farm offers all the new sniffs like goats, chickens and horses safely contained and used to dogs. There are also often deer spotted on the edges of the fields! Use our 1 acre adjacent private field that has NO animals within sight for additional areas to run and play. Farm has many water access points, indoor shelter in case of inclimate weather. You are welcome to also bathe your dogs outside. A great opportunity to let your dog be a dog on or off leash! *If off leash please have a good recall as this farm is not completly fence contained and backs up to wooded areas

Fluffy's 100 Acre Unfenced Private Dog Park In Ruther Glen

Rural, UNFENCED acreage. Fields, wooded trails, creek, pond. Near North Anna River.

Toshiko's Private Dog Park In Glen Allen at the Dude Ranch

47 Acre Private Dog Park with both ON LEAD and OFF LEAD areas! Guess must have proof of vaccinations - safety for all! Trails (Nature & gravel paved!) Trees, Fields, Lakes, Creeks and more. Reduced-rental fenced AGILITY PERFORMANCE FIELD, included with this SPOT rental, is also available for rent separately, PRIVATE - no traffic Enjoy the full outdoors for hiking, retrieving, walking, training, partying and more. NO HUNTING ALLOWED! (see EXTRAS/OPTIONS for Swimming or Fishing)

Kasey's Private Dog Park In Moseley

My name is Kasey, we have a great property for you and your dog to roam. I have a lot of paths, from in the woods to open paths! I try to maintain all paths as we love to walk them. I hope you have a great visit if you come! Please look at pictures of the driveway. The GPS is usually wrong

Little Sparrow Farm In Stafford

Private time with your pup on 55 acres in a convenient location! This unique forest / farm has creeks and old growth forest and fields full of wildflowers and wildlife.

Sarah's 5 Acre Unfenced Private Dog Park In Beaverdam

Heather's Private Dog Park In Mechanicsville

5 acres of land . Big field infront and a small trail in back . I have a few dog toys and balls to play fetch . Trash can for clean up service . Water for dogs an their humans

Selena's Nature Bark Park

Secluded 6 acres of yard surrounded by several more acres of woods. The yard it’s self is flat wide open space. There are little trails in the woods near the back area of the yard to explore with your pup! The back deck has seating that anyone is welcomed to use. There is a fire-pit area in the backyard that could be used if discussed with host. Sometimes there is small wildlife spotted in the yard and woods. We do have one pup who absolutely loves her yard but we wanted to share the love with other pups! We will keep our pup inside or out of the house when puppy guests are here!

Christina's 8 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In West Point

Webber Farm LLC We are all about the animals! We offer dog boarding, doggy day care and so much more. So we are always willing to help out when it comes to the animals. If you are looking for a safe spot to bring your pup - look no more! YES, you are going to see me (owner) this is my home and my business.... So that's gonna happen, also we have farm animals that will be around you and your dog at times (so thats not a risk we are taking) ALL of the animals on the farm are super friendly and love everyone - so we would love to share this with you and your four legged family member!

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Why rent private dog hiking trails in Hanover, Virginia?

Features	Sniffspot	Public 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 hour	Free

What types of private dog parks are available?

Sniffspot has different types of private dog parks to allow any dog to find their ideal spot!

Dog water parks

Many hosts have added water features like pools and/or are nearby lakes or rivers.

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Indoor dog parks

A good alternative to do activities with your dogs on a rainy day and unpleasant weather in general.

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Fully fenced dog parks

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Dog beaches

Some spots are conveniently located by the sea or have sand and other beach features.

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Dog agility parks

Some hosts have implemented full agility courses to train your dogs in a private environment.

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Dog fields

Many of the listed spots are large pastures, fields and have farm animals that can be sighted.

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Small dog parks

Dog parks that specifically work for the needs of dogs that are smaller in size.

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What people say about dog hiking trails around Hanover, Virginia

Mark C.

March 2023

Fantastic sniff spot. Beautiful land and easy access. Our 2 dogs had a blast and are whooped. Thank you so much for sharing your land and we will be back!

David B.

March 2023

Beautiful, huge spot that we only were able to explore a small portion of in our hour there. We will definitely be back for a longer stay in the future! Water being available for the dogs is a nice perk!

Teaghan D.

March 2023

This was our very first time using Sniffspot and we had a great time! We drove an hour and forty minutes away and Memphis had a great time roaming the fields and playing fetch. Thank you again, Casey!

Alexandra S.

March 2023

This was my first time SniffSpotting, & it’s going to be hard to top this perfect day. The dogs ran for hours, jumped in, out, & over creeks, & got their noses full of good smells. The humans were equally enchanted with the fresh air & blue skies. Everyone was grateful for access to the hose. Thank you for sharing this beauty!

Alexandra S.

March 2023

This was my first time SniffSpotting, & it’s going to be hard to top the experience. It was sheer delight to see my dog & her BFF run & play & splash & sniff. The humans enjoyed the blue skies and breezes as well. Access to the hose was a nice bonus.

Kathryn N.

April 2023

Awesome property! So big you have to make sure you consider how much time it will take you to hike back to the car on your way out! FYI the fields farthest from the house were not planted when I went, which made them the easiest to walk on. We'll be back!

Karuna K.

April 2023

I’d definitely recommend waterproof hiking books and long sleeves for days when it had rained the day before but as always my dog had a blast!

Karuna K.

April 2023

10/10 my favourite place! The crops were beautiful and my dog had a blast exploring! Casey is also a great communicator and I’ve never seen any other pet or human when visiting. I think there is a hunt club (?) nearby so you may hear dogs/shots off in the distance on occasion - but super rare from the few times I’ve been. It was a perfect peaceful day!

Shannon R.

April 2023

Beautiful fields with so much to explore! I recommend reviewing the map so you know where to go. My dog had a lot of fun but it took us awhile to get oriented. Casey the host was super nice and helpful! We will definitely be back.

Karuna K.

April 2023

Another great visit! For hot days out definitely bring your own water and I always recommend leggings or long pants in order to walk through the tall crops.

Ashley C.

April 2023

Awesome and gorgeous location! Super quiet and private and enormous area for dogs to run and play. Definitely recommend and will be back!

Ashley M.

May 2023

Easy to find. Beautiful piece of land. Plenty of space to explore. My dog enjoyed all the smells and chasing some birds! Gunshots were heard in the distance, but wasn’t bothersome. The host was very responsive.

Angie N.

May 2023

So much room for your fur babies to run free and sniff. We loved it and enjoyed it sooooo much. Casey was awesome as well. He responded quickly to ALL my questions. We WILL be back.

Natalie C.

May 2023

This was our first time using Sniff spot and our 2 pups had a blast! So much room to run and play

Beryl R.

May 2023

Our pups had an amazing time running around and exploring. We will definitely come back again. Thank you for sharing your wonderful farm with us!

Mariana R.

May 2023

We’ve been to sniffspots all over the country and this one was definitely one of the coolest!! We spent 1.5 hours here for my dog’s birthday and saw less than half of the spot. Will definitely be back, thank you so much!

Alison M.

June 2023

Easy to find and lots of land to run around on. The crops were a little tall to walk through, but that’s to be expected this time of year!

Claire K.

July 2023

Great experience overall, directions on parking and where to go were very clear. We went on a very hot summer day so be mindful this location is primarily in the open and pack lots of water! Thank you Casey!

Gabrielle J.

July 2023

Always an amazing time. The shade along the fields is perfect for this time of year. Thank you, Casey!

alexis s.

July 2023

Came here on the 4th and the dogs absolutely loved it! This spot has become a regular for us. 😊

How do Hanover'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 Hanover 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 Hanover?

There are 10 dog hiking trails in the Hanover area. The most popular dog hiking trail is Rock Springs Farm (650 acres worlds largest Sniffspot). 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 Hanover area range from $14.0 and $14.0. The least expensive dog hiking trail is Rock Springs Farm (650 acres worlds largest Sniffspot). The most expensive dog hiking trail is Rock Springs Farm (650 acres worlds largest Sniffspot). Each host sets their own price, so you can check the price on the specific Sniffspot dog park listing.

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