55What an extraordinary wonderland with horses and a network of trails! Barbara welcomed us warmly upon arrival and our dog proceeded to have a highly enjoyable exploratory adventure. Marianne B.
Marianne B.
September 2022
What an extraordinary wonderland with horses and a network of trails! Barbara welcomed us warmly upon arrival and our dog proceeded to have a highly enjoyable exploratory adventure.
55We had a wonderful time playing in the fields and on the trails! The spot was a great mix of forest shade and fields - our pup Albert was worn out after our visit!Marquette C.
Marquette C.
October 2022
We had a wonderful time playing in the fields and on the trails! The spot was a great mix of forest shade and fields - our pup Albert was worn out after our visit!
55We really enjoyed our visit to Lybar. The dogs ran through the woods on the side of the hill as we walked through the trails. They got to take a peek at the horses in the stalls. Thank you Barbara so much for making your space available to us!Linda C.
Linda C.
October 2022
We really enjoyed our visit to Lybar. The dogs ran through the woods on the side of the hill as we walked through the trails. They got to take a peek at the horses in the stalls. Thank you Barbara so much for making your space available to us!
55This is a great spot with some open play areas and some short trails as well as two horses (who were secured in the stable). The dogs had a blast here, running around smelling everything and going on the trails. They were a bit scared of the horses so they didn’t go near them much. There is horse poop around but my dogs weren’t very interested in it thankfully. I recommend wearing rain boots or muck boots especially if it’s been raining. Barbara was very nice, she greeted us when we arrived. I highly recommend checking out Barbara’s spot :)Angie S.
Angie S.
March 2023
This is a great spot with some open play areas and some short trails as well as two horses (who were secured in the stable). The dogs had a blast here, running around smelling everything and going on the trails. They were a bit scared of the horses so they didn’t go near them much. There is horse poop around but my dogs weren’t very interested in it thankfully. I recommend wearing rain boots or muck boots especially if it’s been raining. Barbara was very nice, she greeted us when we arrived. I highly recommend checking out Barbara’s spot :)
55Lovely spot! As others have mentioned - there are horses and with horses come horse poo - a delicacy for some dogs. Mine certainly enjoyed snacking and rolling in it! They enjoyed their baths after much less, but well worth the effort for the wonderful time they had frolicking! My only complaint is that in some spots the fence is more of a suggestion than a true barrier, so I will leave a long line on my more escape probe pooches. Overall though - we had a fantastic time and they wore themselves out running up and down the hills and trails. Cecelia E.
Cecelia E.
March 2023
Lovely spot! As others have mentioned - there are horses and with horses come horse poo - a delicacy for some dogs. Mine certainly enjoyed snacking and rolling in it! They enjoyed their baths after much less, but well worth the effort for the wonderful time they had frolicking! My only complaint is that in some spots the fence is more of a suggestion than a true barrier, so I will leave a long line on my more escape probe pooches. Overall though - we had a fantastic time and they wore themselves out running up and down the hills and trails.
55Absolutely amazing! This was my very first sniffspot experience and I am thrilled! We went the steep way which is what we loved but there are so many other areas! Joey and I will definitely be back!! Thank you!!Carey M.
Carey M.
April 2023
Absolutely amazing! This was my very first sniffspot experience and I am thrilled! We went the steep way which is what we loved but there are so many other areas! Joey and I will definitely be back!! Thank you!!
55It is a beautiful piece of property. I met up with some friends and we had 11 dog’s total. We decided to take to take the trail into the woods just be prepared that if you do, it is a very steep climb and one heck of a workout. The dogs made it look easy of course. If I come back again I would probably just hang in the meadow area and let the dogs run there instead of making a hike of it.
Things to make note of not with the intention of deterring people but things I would want to know about a sniff spot: on the trail the property line was barbed wire, we were able to keep the dogs away from it, but if you’re dog gets the zoomies it’s something to be aware of. There was no barbed wire in the meadow area.
Second and last thing is I had a tick crawling on me within 5 mins of being there and found a couple on the dogs after the spot. This ofcourse can happen anywhere but maybe spray yourself and the dogs down with bug repellent.
Overall if I want to make the trek out to Mars Hill again I would definitely come back. Ruff L.
Ruff L.
April 2023
It is a beautiful piece of property. I met up with some friends and we had 11 dog’s total. We decided to take to take the trail into the woods just be prepared that if you do, it is a very steep climb and one heck of a workout. The dogs made it look easy of course. If I come back again I would probably just hang in the meadow area and let the dogs run there instead of making a hike of it.
Things to make note of not with the intention of deterring people but things I would want to know about a sniff spot: on the trail the property line was barbed wire, we were able to keep the dogs away from it, but if you’re dog gets the zoomies it’s something to be aware of. There was no barbed wire in the meadow area.
Second and last thing is I had a tick crawling on me within 5 mins of being there and found a couple on the dogs after the spot. This ofcourse can happen anywhere but maybe spray yourself and the dogs down with bug repellent.
Overall if I want to make the trek out to Mars Hill again I would definitely come back.
55My pup was SO JAZZED to run around those trails. There is definitely a lot to explore, I feel like I only scratched the surface. The trail we picked was a pretty steep climb, but it looks like there are less steep options. It was an awesome properties and the views through the trees are fantastic. The host was very helpful and welcoming as well! We will definitely be backAnna W.
Anna W.
May 2023
My pup was SO JAZZED to run around those trails. There is definitely a lot to explore, I feel like I only scratched the surface. The trail we picked was a pretty steep climb, but it looks like there are less steep options. It was an awesome properties and the views through the trees are fantastic. The host was very helpful and welcoming as well! We will definitely be back
55Apollo and Bella had the best time roaming the meadows and exploring the woods. There were a few paths to choose from, we chose the steeper of the options and it was a peaceful little walk up to the top. We stuck to the main trail, but next time plan on trying the other paths and exploring the woods a little more. This is unlike other Sniffspot I’ve visited as it really offers so much between the combo of meadow/trails and forest to explore. We can’t wait to come back! Meagan N.
Meagan N.
May 2023
Apollo and Bella had the best time roaming the meadows and exploring the woods. There were a few paths to choose from, we chose the steeper of the options and it was a peaceful little walk up to the top. We stuck to the main trail, but next time plan on trying the other paths and exploring the woods a little more. This is unlike other Sniffspot I’ve visited as it really offers so much between the combo of meadow/trails and forest to explore. We can’t wait to come back!
55Such an awesome Sniffspot! We had a great time and my pup is tireddd from hiking!! The host answered my question about property lines almost instantly and was very helpful. Chloe W.
Chloe W.
May 2023
Such an awesome Sniffspot! We had a great time and my pup is tireddd from hiking!! The host answered my question about property lines almost instantly and was very helpful.
55The pups had a great time! Lots of different things to explore and sniff with the meadows and woods. Great communication. Property as described. We’ll be back for sure!Jessica R.
Jessica R.
June 2023
The pups had a great time! Lots of different things to explore and sniff with the meadows and woods. Great communication. Property as described. We’ll be back for sure!
55Our dogs had a great time, and so did we! The fields and woods are lovely and give a lot of variety for sniffing and running. Rosemary and her family are very sweet and welcoming. Definitely recommend!Laurie S.
Laurie S.
July 2023
Our dogs had a great time, and so did we! The fields and woods are lovely and give a lot of variety for sniffing and running. Rosemary and her family are very sweet and welcoming. Definitely recommend!
55This was the first time I was able to take my excitable disabled pup on a hike! He wasn’t able to hike all the way up but had so much fun. Beautiful spot. Annie H.
Annie H.
August 2023
This was the first time I was able to take my excitable disabled pup on a hike! He wasn’t able to hike all the way up but had so much fun. Beautiful spot.
55This place was amazing! The hills were so great for getting our baby nice and tired, and the views were amazing. So nice and I'm excited to be backKaleb L.
Kaleb L.
October 2023
This place was amazing! The hills were so great for getting our baby nice and tired, and the views were amazing. So nice and I'm excited to be back
55This was our first Sniffspot experience and my husband and I and our two young labs had a great time. The trail is steep but beautiful. The dogs ran up and down several times and now that we’re back home they are sound asleep. Great way to exercise your dogs as well as yourself in a lovely location.Marnie Z.
Marnie Z.
April 2023
This was our first Sniffspot experience and my husband and I and our two young labs had a great time. The trail is steep but beautiful. The dogs ran up and down several times and now that we’re back home they are sound asleep. Great way to exercise your dogs as well as yourself in a lovely location.
How do Mars Hill'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 Mars Hill 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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