55This place was great!!!! So much fun and it felt like a hike almost. I would recommend wearing hiking boots over sandals. Josh was super nice and I felt very welcome. There were two other dogs when we first pulled in, but they were no problem and didn’t bother us. They stayed in the house’s yard which wasn’t near where the sniffspot began. Well worth the drive from Lexington!!Karoline E.
Karoline E.
August 2022
This place was great!!!! So much fun and it felt like a hike almost. I would recommend wearing hiking boots over sandals. Josh was super nice and I felt very welcome. There were two other dogs when we first pulled in, but they were no problem and didn’t bother us. They stayed in the house’s yard which wasn’t near where the sniffspot began. Well worth the drive from Lexington!!
Handyland - A private getaway in the rolling hills of Kentucky | Sniffspot
55We had a great visit with our dogs! The property is beautiful; very quiet and a great opportunity to hike and explore. The creek was perfect for our dogs to splash and run. Our lab mix finally got the chance to learn to swim today! Both dogs fell asleep as soon as they got in the car. Tired and happy dogs. Samantha P.
Samantha P.
August 2022
We had a great visit with our dogs! The property is beautiful; very quiet and a great opportunity to hike and explore. The creek was perfect for our dogs to splash and run. Our lab mix finally got the chance to learn to swim today! Both dogs fell asleep as soon as they got in the car. Tired and happy dogs.
Handyland - A private getaway in the rolling hills of Kentucky | Sniffspot
55Beautiful and HUGE area for pup to explore. Owner was super nice and Zen had a blast. I'm fairly certain my dog would have given me up without a second thought to live here Ashley P.
Ashley P.
September 2022
Beautiful and HUGE area for pup to explore. Owner was super nice and Zen had a blast. I'm fairly certain my dog would have given me up without a second thought to live here
Handyland - A private getaway in the rolling hills of Kentucky | Sniffspot
55Gorgeous property that we thoroughly enjoyed exploring for the afternoon. Josh was a friendly and welcoming host - I’ve already recommended this spot to a few friends and would love to return myself!Jane B.
Jane B.
September 2022
Gorgeous property that we thoroughly enjoyed exploring for the afternoon. Josh was a friendly and welcoming host - I’ve already recommended this spot to a few friends and would love to return myself!
Handyland - A private getaway in the rolling hills of Kentucky | Sniffspot
55What a wonderful place! Beautiful open fields, nice trails through the woods, amazing big creek, and cute little pond where we saw an otter! The entire property was extremely well cared for. Definitely plan at least 2.5 hours to explore the entire property! It was also SO peaceful! Josh was also very responsive and easy to communicate with! Will definitely be back again! Keiko W.
Keiko W.
December 2022
What a wonderful place! Beautiful open fields, nice trails through the woods, amazing big creek, and cute little pond where we saw an otter! The entire property was extremely well cared for. Definitely plan at least 2.5 hours to explore the entire property! It was also SO peaceful! Josh was also very responsive and easy to communicate with! Will definitely be back again!
Handyland - A private getaway in the rolling hills of Kentucky | Sniffspot
55Josh was an outstanding host. He provided clear directions on how to find the place and made us feel welcome. The spot was fantastic - well kept, plenty of space , all kinds of places to explore including woods, fields, a creek and pond. I look forward to coming back. Alan L.
Alan L.
January 2023
Josh was an outstanding host. He provided clear directions on how to find the place and made us feel welcome. The spot was fantastic - well kept, plenty of space , all kinds of places to explore including woods, fields, a creek and pond. I look forward to coming back.
Handyland - A private getaway in the rolling hills of Kentucky | Sniffspot
55This Sniffspot is awesome! Josh gave great instructions on where to park and how to explore the area. The land is beautiful and has so much space for us to explore. My pup is reactive and this was a perfect spot for him- quiet, no one around, and so much space! We were there for about an hour and half. Hope to be back soon! Emma R.
Emma R.
March 2023
This Sniffspot is awesome! Josh gave great instructions on where to park and how to explore the area. The land is beautiful and has so much space for us to explore. My pup is reactive and this was a perfect spot for him- quiet, no one around, and so much space! We were there for about an hour and half. Hope to be back soon!
Handyland - A private getaway in the rolling hills of Kentucky | Sniffspot
55My dogs loved this spot! The trails are so fun for them, and the property is just lovely. We will absolutely be back. Thank you so much for sharing your land with us! Andrea C.
Andrea C.
March 2023
My dogs loved this spot! The trails are so fun for them, and the property is just lovely. We will absolutely be back. Thank you so much for sharing your land with us!
Handyland - A private getaway in the rolling hills of Kentucky | Sniffspot
55WOW, this is such a gorgeous property, we will most definitely be back! We brought our reactive 2 yr old Great Dane here and I've never seen him more at peace. He splashed around in the creek and ran through the hills and just had the time of his life. We had total solitude from people and dogs (besides seeing a couple people in the distance at the very front of the property but my dog didn't care). This is everything we were looking for, thank you so much!Kelly C.
Kelly C.
April 2023
WOW, this is such a gorgeous property, we will most definitely be back! We brought our reactive 2 yr old Great Dane here and I've never seen him more at peace. He splashed around in the creek and ran through the hills and just had the time of his life. We had total solitude from people and dogs (besides seeing a couple people in the distance at the very front of the property but my dog didn't care). This is everything we were looking for, thank you so much!
Handyland - A private getaway in the rolling hills of Kentucky | Sniffspot
55Gorgeous land with trails leading to a creek and pond. Dogs loved it! Keep in mind the property is fenced but it’s 200 acres. 2/3 of our dogs stayed with us but one wanted to run off and had to remain on a leash. As stated in the description, we did run into a couple of kind folks who live on the property. Had a wonderful time!Makenzie R.
Makenzie R.
April 2023
Gorgeous land with trails leading to a creek and pond. Dogs loved it! Keep in mind the property is fenced but it’s 200 acres. 2/3 of our dogs stayed with us but one wanted to run off and had to remain on a leash. As stated in the description, we did run into a couple of kind folks who live on the property. Had a wonderful time!
Handyland - A private getaway in the rolling hills of Kentucky | Sniffspot
55We really loved this spot and can't wait to come back! Plenty of open spaces and the creek was the perfect spot for our pups to cool off. We got a little turned around at first but once we got on the path with the signs, it was easy to find our way. This spot definitely requires you to be proactive about tick prevention and checking your dogs thoroughly after your visit as it is all mowed trails and brush. We did run into one of the neighbors and his small dog while exploring. It didn't bother us but is something to look out for or notify the host if you have a reactive dog! Brooke E.
Brooke E.
April 2023
We really loved this spot and can't wait to come back! Plenty of open spaces and the creek was the perfect spot for our pups to cool off. We got a little turned around at first but once we got on the path with the signs, it was easy to find our way. This spot definitely requires you to be proactive about tick prevention and checking your dogs thoroughly after your visit as it is all mowed trails and brush. We did run into one of the neighbors and his small dog while exploring. It didn't bother us but is something to look out for or notify the host if you have a reactive dog!
Handyland - A private getaway in the rolling hills of Kentucky | Sniffspot
55This was the first time my dog has been completely relaxed outside. We had so much fun and the property was very pretty. We will probably be back again! We didn’t see any of her triggers which was great! Theresa S.
Theresa S.
April 2023
This was the first time my dog has been completely relaxed outside. We had so much fun and the property was very pretty. We will probably be back again! We didn’t see any of her triggers which was great!
Handyland - A private getaway in the rolling hills of Kentucky | Sniffspot
55This was awesome ! Owner communicated strongly that there were a few dogs at the beginning of the property near the house so he gave me an alternate route to make sure we had a private experience. (Dogs were not in the farm field ). Once we were in the field, The paths were marked with signs and green ties on trees. The paths were mowed so there was a nice walkway. We will definitely visit again. Note that the front of the farm isn’t fenced but the sides are. The property is huge. My dog did great thou and never ran Towards the front that wasn’t fenced. The mowed paths gave her a great sense of direction as we work to off leash her. Definitely 5 stars Jessica B.
Jessica B.
April 2023
This was awesome ! Owner communicated strongly that there were a few dogs at the beginning of the property near the house so he gave me an alternate route to make sure we had a private experience. (Dogs were not in the farm field ). Once we were in the field, The paths were marked with signs and green ties on trees. The paths were mowed so there was a nice walkway. We will definitely visit again. Note that the front of the farm isn’t fenced but the sides are. The property is huge. My dog did great thou and never ran Towards the front that wasn’t fenced. The mowed paths gave her a great sense of direction as we work to off leash her. Definitely 5 stars
Handyland - A private getaway in the rolling hills of Kentucky | Sniffspot
55Beautiful, expansive farm with tons of exploring and swimming. All of the amenities you could want. Our dogs(and us) had a blast running free and swimming in the creek. There were clearly marked trails with directions to the creek, terrace and pond. We only saw a fraction of the property in our 2 hour slot. The area is Super clean and well maintained.
We did not notice any fencing, but didn’t need it since the area is so vast. We drove an hour to get there and it was well worth it. Jonathan S.
Jonathan S.
May 2023
Beautiful, expansive farm with tons of exploring and swimming. All of the amenities you could want. Our dogs(and us) had a blast running free and swimming in the creek. There were clearly marked trails with directions to the creek, terrace and pond. We only saw a fraction of the property in our 2 hour slot. The area is Super clean and well maintained.
We did not notice any fencing, but didn’t need it since the area is so vast. We drove an hour to get there and it was well worth it.
Handyland - A private getaway in the rolling hills of Kentucky | Sniffspot
55We all (humans and dogs) had a great time at Handyland. The creek is full of crawdads and little fish that my husband enjoyed observing. The dogs had fun being able to roam around the fields, brush, and creek. The walk to the creek is about 15 minutes from where you park. We will be back!Anna B.
Anna B.
June 2023
We all (humans and dogs) had a great time at Handyland. The creek is full of crawdads and little fish that my husband enjoyed observing. The dogs had fun being able to roam around the fields, brush, and creek. The walk to the creek is about 15 minutes from where you park. We will be back!
Handyland - A private getaway in the rolling hills of Kentucky | Sniffspot
55Such a wonderful location with more than enough space to explore. We played in the creek for hours and then enjoyed a small picnic near the barn before leaving. We will definitely be back!Morgan L.
Morgan L.
June 2023
Such a wonderful location with more than enough space to explore. We played in the creek for hours and then enjoyed a small picnic near the barn before leaving. We will definitely be back!
How do Owenton'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 Owenton 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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