55My husband and I came here on a beautiful Sunday afternoon. Delbert was so welcoming and the property was so nice and peaceful. Our pup, who doesn’t have very many opportunities to be off leash, had the best time running around the little wooded trails. And we loved walking them too! This truly felt like a personalized, private dog park — with a welcome sign, towels, shampoo, a water bowl, and the place all to ourselves. We will be back!Sydney D.
Sydney D.
April 2024
My husband and I came here on a beautiful Sunday afternoon. Delbert was so welcoming and the property was so nice and peaceful. Our pup, who doesn’t have very many opportunities to be off leash, had the best time running around the little wooded trails. And we loved walking them too! This truly felt like a personalized, private dog park — with a welcome sign, towels, shampoo, a water bowl, and the place all to ourselves. We will be back!
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55It was an absolutely gorgeous morning for a visit! Spring has definitely arrived at Max’s. It is a wonderful place for our dogs but it’s a great place for us, too. A nice getaway for an hour to enjoy some peace, nature and exercise. Sonja P.
Sonja P.
May 2024
It was an absolutely gorgeous morning for a visit! Spring has definitely arrived at Max’s. It is a wonderful place for our dogs but it’s a great place for us, too. A nice getaway for an hour to enjoy some peace, nature and exercise.
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55This spot was exactly as the reviews indicated. The hosts were very welcoming. The welcomesign with the names of our dogs was a nice touch. They provided everything we could have needed for an enjoyable experience. The dogs left happy and exhausted. Shannon C.
Shannon C.
May 2024
This spot was exactly as the reviews indicated. The hosts were very welcoming. The welcomesign with the names of our dogs was a nice touch. They provided everything we could have needed for an enjoyable experience. The dogs left happy and exhausted.
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55Our second visit to Max’s Playground was fantastic. The dogs had so much fun. The property is beautiful and the host is kind and generous. We will definitely visit again. Lisa H.
Lisa H.
May 2024
Our second visit to Max’s Playground was fantastic. The dogs had so much fun. The property is beautiful and the host is kind and generous. We will definitely visit again.
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55Our Lucy, a Big Golden Doodle loves it out there as we do as well. The benches are great for old folks to sit and and throw toys. It is well maintained by Delbert and Jodi
Jeff L.
Jeff L.
May 2024
Our Lucy, a Big Golden Doodle loves it out there as we do as well. The benches are great for old folks to sit and and throw toys. It is well maintained by Delbert and Jodi
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55This was such a wonderful experience. Since I had never been before, the hosts met us at the gate and introduced themselves. I came with friends and 5 dogs total. The dogs had a blast exploring and swimming and always circling back to check in with their person, all in the safety of well maintained and fenced in 10 acres. Beth H.
Beth H.
May 2024
This was such a wonderful experience. Since I had never been before, the hosts met us at the gate and introduced themselves. I came with friends and 5 dogs total. The dogs had a blast exploring and swimming and always circling back to check in with their person, all in the safety of well maintained and fenced in 10 acres.
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55Max's playground was amazing! Beautifully kept grounds. The water hose, shampoo and towels were much appreciated and used during our visit. Thank you delpert, we will be back!! Adriana T.
Adriana T.
May 2024
Max's playground was amazing! Beautifully kept grounds. The water hose, shampoo and towels were much appreciated and used during our visit. Thank you delpert, we will be back!!
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55We really loved this place for our dogs! It was better than what we expected! It was clean, so relaxing , a really big area. Our dogs really loved it!! The owners were really nice and friendly, We will definitely be coming back! Highly recommended for your fur babies! Stephanie R.
Stephanie R.
May 2024
We really loved this place for our dogs! It was better than what we expected! It was clean, so relaxing , a really big area. Our dogs really loved it!! The owners were really nice and friendly, We will definitely be coming back! Highly recommended for your fur babies!
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55We used to visit Max’s Playground every weekend with our pups, but since we moved to Illinois we couldn’t do that anymore. We came back for Memorial Day weekend just to come visit because we love it so so much! We can’t wait to visit here the next four days!Amy Z.
Amy Z.
May 2024
We used to visit Max’s Playground every weekend with our pups, but since we moved to Illinois we couldn’t do that anymore. We came back for Memorial Day weekend just to come visit because we love it so so much! We can’t wait to visit here the next four days!
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55This place is so amazing! Our 4 dogs love it so much! The owners are the best! They spend tons time making this place magical. We will continue to drive 30 minutes to go there. We have never seen our dogs happier! And they are tired for two days after. Heather D.
Heather D.
May 2024
This place is so amazing! Our 4 dogs love it so much! The owners are the best! They spend tons time making this place magical. We will continue to drive 30 minutes to go there. We have never seen our dogs happier! And they are tired for two days after.
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55Once again, Delbert and Jody greeted us and loved on all 7 pups we brought! The paths were delightful, including the fun signs and fresh water along the way. Some of us ran out of energy before we ran out of time, as did some of the pups. However, we had a few resistors, and Delbert even helped us corral the youngest. Can’t wait to go back!Judy A.
Judy A.
May 2024
Once again, Delbert and Jody greeted us and loved on all 7 pups we brought! The paths were delightful, including the fun signs and fresh water along the way. Some of us ran out of energy before we ran out of time, as did some of the pups. However, we had a few resistors, and Delbert even helped us corral the youngest. Can’t wait to go back!
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55My dogs loved this place! There's so many trails to walk, most having a place to sit and rest. I didn't have to worry about my dogs getting loose or into things they shouldn't be in. The water bowls for dogs were very clean. The owners were very nice and welcoming. I love that profits go to shelters. I will definitely be returning!Jennifer O.
Jennifer O.
May 2024
My dogs loved this place! There's so many trails to walk, most having a place to sit and rest. I didn't have to worry about my dogs getting loose or into things they shouldn't be in. The water bowls for dogs were very clean. The owners were very nice and welcoming. I love that profits go to shelters. I will definitely be returning!
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55Beautiful morning to let the dogs play. Birds are active. Looking for wild berries. Annie, Summer, and Thumper had a wonderful time. Running the pathways and dipping in the pond to cool off. Thanks for a great time!Judy Q.
Judy Q.
June 2024
Beautiful morning to let the dogs play. Birds are active. Looking for wild berries. Annie, Summer, and Thumper had a wonderful time. Running the pathways and dipping in the pond to cool off. Thanks for a great time!
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55My dog gets little off leash time and he lost his last brain cell once we got here. He was frolicking like a puppy and nonstop running. He fell headfirst into a tiny pond trying to retrieve his ball, but that didn’t stop him. We washed him off and brushed him down at the cleaning station on site. Be sure to keep your pet on flea/tick prevention as this time of year can be rough. Will definitely returnDiana L.
Diana L.
June 2024
My dog gets little off leash time and he lost his last brain cell once we got here. He was frolicking like a puppy and nonstop running. He fell headfirst into a tiny pond trying to retrieve his ball, but that didn’t stop him. We washed him off and brushed him down at the cleaning station on site. Be sure to keep your pet on flea/tick prevention as this time of year can be rough. Will definitely return
How do Lafayette'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 Lafayette 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.
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