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Private Hiking Haven In Mars Hill

Mars Hill, North Carolina
Unfenced
17 acres
5.021 reviews
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Hosted by Rosemary H.

Fencing

Enclosure

Unfenced

Fencing details:

None of the fields are fenced. There is small, barbed wire fencing that runs along the property line on the edge of the main trail to the top of the mountain. This will help you stay within the property boundaries, although our trails are s...
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Audible/visible from spot

Only the people and dogs included in your booking can be in the spot during your visit. This section refers to distractions seen/heard from the spot.

DogsSometimes

Other domestic animalsNo

PeopleNo

Private entrySometimes


Amenities

Dog drinking water

Chairs

Dog treats

Dog toys

Woods

Trail


Pricing
$10 per dog per hour

50% off all dogs after the 1st dog

25% off hourly price for 30 min visit

Optional monthly membership available!

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This spot offers extra discounts to Sniffpass holders on every booking!

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Location

Mars Hill, North Carolina

Description

17+ acres of fields and many hiking trails for you and your pup to explore and play on! Play in the mowed fields with mountain views or head up the hill on our many well maintained trails that you’ll have all to yourself! Fresh spring water and bowls available. Picnic table and wifi as well. Pass by a scenic farm and swimming hole on your way up, free range chickens abound (these are on neighboring properties, and can easily be given a wide berth, but please be mindful if your pup has a high prey drive).

Cleanliness

100% of guests said this spot was as clean as expected during their visit.

Hazards

Neighbors (about a quarter mile down the road) have free range chickens. They are in view of the main parking area, but if you have 4wd there is secondary parking away from view of the chickens, near the trailhead. (main parking area does not require 4wd) Trails are well maintained but not currently "marked" High potential for wildlife sightings (turkeys, deer depending on time of day) on the trails.

Host Rules

Minimum visit length
30 minutes
Required advanced notice for visits
12 hours
Max dogs per booking
20
Is the host present?
I prefer to meet my guests on their first visits

Community safety rules
Dogs must be leashed when entering and exiting the spot.
Make sure the area is safe and secure before bringing your dog in.
Arrive and leave on time, this is important for safety.
Pick up after your dogs. Leave the spot as it was when you arrived.
Always review and abide by spot specific rules.
Unless otherwise stated, restrooms are not available on site.

Booking Policies

Booking Policies
Only one booking is allowed at a time at any spot and there is an enforced 30 min buffer between all bookings to ensure dogs in separate bookings do not meet.
This spot is set for Booking, which means you will be instantly confirmed for any booking you request. You will receive the address and access instruction immediately following booking.
Visits can be moved or cancelled up to 2 hours before a visit.
Visits can be extended and dogs can be added throughout the visit.

(21) Reviews

  • Michael R., Sep 15, 2023

    A beautiful hillside with a trail to the top. Everyone gets a good workout if you go to high point. Lots of history as well.

  • Jessica R., Aug 17, 2023

    Another great visit! Our dogs had a blast on the meadow trails. Great spot!

  • Annie H., Aug 13, 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.

  • Laurie S., Jul 23, 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!

  • Caitlin and Jasper C., Jul 18, 2023

    Really happy to have this option to take my reactive girl into the woods without worrying about other dogs crossing our path!

    Host replied: Yay!! I love this. This is literally what fuels me to keep this sniffspot open, so that sweet puppers can enjoy hiking when they otherwise may not be able to. Thanks for coming!

  • Amy B., Jul 16, 2023

    The land is beautiful and spacious. There is a variety of terrain. The host is gracious and friendly.

  • Jessica R., Jun 23, 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!

  • Katie N., May 13, 2023

    Great communication.

  • Meagan N., May 10, 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!

  • Chloe W., May 5, 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.

Meet your host

Rosemary H.

Joined in March 2023


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