55Brittany and her family are amazing hosts! We really enjoyed our time and they’re beautiful property. There is an enormous fenced pasture fenced for your dogs to roam and play. They even have an exploring path down to a lake. Take lots of water and some bug repellent and you will have a nice adventure!!
Peggy O.
Peggy O.
June 2023
Brittany and her family are amazing hosts! We really enjoyed our time and they’re beautiful property. There is an enormous fenced pasture fenced for your dogs to roam and play. They even have an exploring path down to a lake. Take lots of water and some bug repellent and you will have a nice adventure!!
Brittany's Rustic Private Dog Park In Raleigh | Sniffspot
55Great spot for our doggos. Plenty of room and shady spots to cool off and explore. Word of caution, there are a few breaks in the fence so may not be the best fit for escape artist dogs, but worked great for us. Google took us to the wrong address so just pay attention to the street address. Felicia D.
Felicia D.
June 2023
Great spot for our doggos. Plenty of room and shady spots to cool off and explore. Word of caution, there are a few breaks in the fence so may not be the best fit for escape artist dogs, but worked great for us. Google took us to the wrong address so just pay attention to the street address.
Brittany's Rustic Private Dog Park In Raleigh | Sniffspot
55Our dogs had a blast at this farm! The farm was secluded and private. The owners were kind and welcoming. Our youngest dog was very apprehensive of the horses and donkey at first, but got better with time. This is a great place to socialize your dog to livestock! We booked this visit last minute, and the owners still went out of their way to accommodate us by moving the livestock to allow our dogs to roam safely. We will definitely be back! Allie G.
Allie G.
June 2023
Our dogs had a blast at this farm! The farm was secluded and private. The owners were kind and welcoming. Our youngest dog was very apprehensive of the horses and donkey at first, but got better with time. This is a great place to socialize your dog to livestock! We booked this visit last minute, and the owners still went out of their way to accommodate us by moving the livestock to allow our dogs to roam safely. We will definitely be back!
Brittany's Rustic Private Dog Park In Raleigh | Sniffspot
55My pups had a blast at this fantastic spot! Brittany and her husband were very welcoming and greeted each pup before they started their play session. One of my dogs is an escape artist who is still working on her recall, so I did use a long line on her once she proved she could sneak through the fence. Just fyi if you have a stinker like her! The spot is very spacious and the dogs loved exploring all the new sights and smells. Definitely recommend, and it sounds like there may be some new extras coming soon so keep an eye out!Christina F.
Christina F.
June 2023
My pups had a blast at this fantastic spot! Brittany and her husband were very welcoming and greeted each pup before they started their play session. One of my dogs is an escape artist who is still working on her recall, so I did use a long line on her once she proved she could sneak through the fence. Just fyi if you have a stinker like her! The spot is very spacious and the dogs loved exploring all the new sights and smells. Definitely recommend, and it sounds like there may be some new extras coming soon so keep an eye out!
Brittany's Rustic Private Dog Park In Raleigh | Sniffspot
55Beautiful and safe sniff spot! My two German shepherds had the most wonderful time, and they are completely worn out now. They were super fascinated with the horse and donkey who were both secured in their pen. The fenced in spot contains shaded woods, which was a great break from the hot summer sun in the pasture. Our hosts were lovely and we hope to come back soon! Jessica E.
Jessica E.
June 2023
Beautiful and safe sniff spot! My two German shepherds had the most wonderful time, and they are completely worn out now. They were super fascinated with the horse and donkey who were both secured in their pen. The fenced in spot contains shaded woods, which was a great break from the hot summer sun in the pasture. Our hosts were lovely and we hope to come back soon!
Brittany's Rustic Private Dog Park In Raleigh | Sniffspot
55What a wonderful private sniff spot!!! Our dogs had the absolute best time exploring all the land. The wooded area was definitely nice to keep us cooler. Our host was lovely and came out to greet us. We are so thankful to have had the chance to share this place. Our little ones definitely can definitely get under the fence so have some treats handy to work on your recall! The donkey was so eager to meet our dogs as well! Will definitely be coming back Jennifer S.
Jennifer S.
July 2023
What a wonderful private sniff spot!!! Our dogs had the absolute best time exploring all the land. The wooded area was definitely nice to keep us cooler. Our host was lovely and came out to greet us. We are so thankful to have had the chance to share this place. Our little ones definitely can definitely get under the fence so have some treats handy to work on your recall! The donkey was so eager to meet our dogs as well! Will definitely be coming back
Brittany's Rustic Private Dog Park In Raleigh | Sniffspot
55This property and the owners are so delightful, friendly, and welcoming. Quick to reply when I got lost finding their place. Note it is in a named neighborhood on Old Stage road. She was quick to reply and very helpful with parking instructions. They had a huge field for my pup to play in, bit then a huge section of woods that was shaded to play in as well. I wish I could come here every day to play with my dog. She absolutely loved it!Tess W.
Tess W.
July 2023
This property and the owners are so delightful, friendly, and welcoming. Quick to reply when I got lost finding their place. Note it is in a named neighborhood on Old Stage road. She was quick to reply and very helpful with parking instructions. They had a huge field for my pup to play in, bit then a huge section of woods that was shaded to play in as well. I wish I could come here every day to play with my dog. She absolutely loved it!
Brittany's Rustic Private Dog Park In Raleigh | Sniffspot
55This is an amazing place. Beautiful and relaxing. Ideal for dogs with good recall and no urge to escape. One of mine was great off leash and got the run of the property and the other got to stay on the long leash. Even on the leash they were both exhausted after we walked the property. Mine had not been around horses or donkeys before and tried to act silly. These are the most tolerant and kind horses I've seen... So sweet to my crazy dogs. There is no trash or water so come prepared to pack it out and stay hydrated. Would definitely recommend as a sweet oasis close to Raleigh ❤️Sarah K.
Sarah K.
July 2023
This is an amazing place. Beautiful and relaxing. Ideal for dogs with good recall and no urge to escape. One of mine was great off leash and got the run of the property and the other got to stay on the long leash. Even on the leash they were both exhausted after we walked the property. Mine had not been around horses or donkeys before and tried to act silly. These are the most tolerant and kind horses I've seen... So sweet to my crazy dogs. There is no trash or water so come prepared to pack it out and stay hydrated. Would definitely recommend as a sweet oasis close to Raleigh ❤️
Brittany's Rustic Private Dog Park In Raleigh | Sniffspot
55A huge pasture to let your dogs run in with a nice shaded/wooded area for the dogs to cool off. I would definitely recommend this spot and will be returning in the future!Katherine A.
Katherine A.
July 2023
A huge pasture to let your dogs run in with a nice shaded/wooded area for the dogs to cool off. I would definitely recommend this spot and will be returning in the future!
Brittany's Rustic Private Dog Park In Raleigh | Sniffspot
55Great place with open field and woods. Our medium size dog easily slipped under the fence to visit the horses so take care there. Very nice spot.Brett K.
Brett K.
July 2023
Great place with open field and woods. Our medium size dog easily slipped under the fence to visit the horses so take care there. Very nice spot.
Brittany's Rustic Private Dog Park In Raleigh | Sniffspot
55Amazing experience. Host was super friendly. The land was in a beautiful quiet spot. All around amazing experience. Dogs are wiped out. Will 1,000 percent be back. Norbert N.
Norbert N.
July 2023
Amazing experience. Host was super friendly. The land was in a beautiful quiet spot. All around amazing experience. Dogs are wiped out. Will 1,000 percent be back.
Brittany's Rustic Private Dog Park In Raleigh | Sniffspot
55Visited this lovely pasture with my dog and had a fantastic time! The open and shaded areas, surrounded by trees, provided the perfect setting. The horses were friendly, and Brittany and her husband were incredibly welcoming and responsive. Highly recommend this place for dog owners seeking a safe and enjoyable space. Oksana B.
Oksana B.
July 2023
Visited this lovely pasture with my dog and had a fantastic time! The open and shaded areas, surrounded by trees, provided the perfect setting. The horses were friendly, and Brittany and her husband were incredibly welcoming and responsive. Highly recommend this place for dog owners seeking a safe and enjoyable space.
Brittany's Rustic Private Dog Park In Raleigh | Sniffspot
55This spot is absolutely AMAZING. Our big, energetic dogs are going to be napping for hours. We can’t wait to come back!
Note that your gps might have a hard time telling you how to get here- the hosts are wonderful and will help you know where to go. Rachel L.
Rachel L.
July 2023
This spot is absolutely AMAZING. Our big, energetic dogs are going to be napping for hours. We can’t wait to come back!
Note that your gps might have a hard time telling you how to get here- the hosts are wonderful and will help you know where to go.
Brittany's Rustic Private Dog Park In Raleigh | Sniffspot
55Very fun! The animals were very dog friendly, and eveything was well fenced for the most part. If your dogs under 30lbs probably would be vigilant at a few locations, but in general so much space and fine mine had no urge to find a spot to leave. Huge field great for fetch, some neighbor cows and a small little wooded bit for light exploring. Overall would definitely come again, but as many others say be cautious using Google to map here.Bethany T.
Bethany T.
July 2023
Very fun! The animals were very dog friendly, and eveything was well fenced for the most part. If your dogs under 30lbs probably would be vigilant at a few locations, but in general so much space and fine mine had no urge to find a spot to leave. Huge field great for fetch, some neighbor cows and a small little wooded bit for light exploring. Overall would definitely come again, but as many others say be cautious using Google to map here.
Brittany's Rustic Private Dog Park In Raleigh | Sniffspot
55So much space for your dog to run around in! There's even a wooded area that's also fenced that my dog enjoyed sniffing around in. My dog wasn't too fond of the donkey and horses in their enclosure (he's a big scaredy) but I thought it was hilarious. Jenny W.
Jenny W.
July 2023
So much space for your dog to run around in! There's even a wooded area that's also fenced that my dog enjoyed sniffing around in. My dog wasn't too fond of the donkey and horses in their enclosure (he's a big scaredy) but I thought it was hilarious.
Brittany's Rustic Private Dog Park In Raleigh | Sniffspot
55Our two super active German Shepherds loved this Sniffspot! Hosts were so nice and the area was great! We willl absolutely be back Sara C.
Sara C.
July 2023
Our two super active German Shepherds loved this Sniffspot! Hosts were so nice and the area was great! We willl absolutely be back
How do Raleigh'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 Raleigh 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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