55Such a fabulous Sniffspot! We have added this to our list of favorites!! My reactive dog ran, sniffed and explored for our entire two hour booking and still didn’t want to leave. I had a good time hiking with him secure in the knowledge that we wouldn’t be running into any other people or dogs. The property is so large I’m sure we didn’t scratch of the surface of areas to explore. We visited on a warm Spring day but there were still some muddy/swampy areas so I’d recommend wearing boots. Tracy was a really welcoming host too. She met us at the site since it was our first visit and gave us an overview. We also purchased eggs and she had them ready and waiting in a cooler for us. We will definitly be back, hopefully often!!Bonnie B.
Bonnie B.
April 2021
Such a fabulous Sniffspot! We have added this to our list of favorites!! My reactive dog ran, sniffed and explored for our entire two hour booking and still didn’t want to leave. I had a good time hiking with him secure in the knowledge that we wouldn’t be running into any other people or dogs. The property is so large I’m sure we didn’t scratch of the surface of areas to explore. We visited on a warm Spring day but there were still some muddy/swampy areas so I’d recommend wearing boots. Tracy was a really welcoming host too. She met us at the site since it was our first visit and gave us an overview. We also purchased eggs and she had them ready and waiting in a cooler for us. We will definitly be back, hopefully often!!
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55We absolutely loved our time at MCF! The dogs had an absolutely wonderful time running in the woods. My husband and I loved the area and can't wait to go back again! IT was so much more than we expected. Thank you so much for sharing your space and your hospitality!!Deb B.
Deb B.
May 2021
We absolutely loved our time at MCF! The dogs had an absolutely wonderful time running in the woods. My husband and I loved the area and can't wait to go back again! IT was so much more than we expected. Thank you so much for sharing your space and your hospitality!!
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55This was our second time visiting this place, and we loved it even more than the first time. We reserved a bit more time, explored some new trails, brought our own wood to make a fire (though you can buy nice split wood on-site), cooked some lunch, got "lost" in the woods for a bit, and generally had a great afternoon out. Our pup loves exploring nature and sniffing all the smells, while I appreciate the well-maintained trails and the cleanest porta-potty I've ever seen. :) Thanks to the owners for making this magical place available to dogs and the humans who love them. We'll be back again!Kristin O.
Kristin O.
May 2021
This was our second time visiting this place, and we loved it even more than the first time. We reserved a bit more time, explored some new trails, brought our own wood to make a fire (though you can buy nice split wood on-site), cooked some lunch, got "lost" in the woods for a bit, and generally had a great afternoon out. Our pup loves exploring nature and sniffing all the smells, while I appreciate the well-maintained trails and the cleanest porta-potty I've ever seen. :) Thanks to the owners for making this magical place available to dogs and the humans who love them. We'll be back again!
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55Amazing as always! It was VERY warm today. We usually spend a good 2 hours during the winter, but judging from our experience today, I think an hour is just enough during the summer months :)Yuki -.
Yuki -.
May 2021
Amazing as always! It was VERY warm today. We usually spend a good 2 hours during the winter, but judging from our experience today, I think an hour is just enough during the summer months :)
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55What a fun spot! It is like walking through your own private national forest. This was our second visit and we were able to explore even more of the property than before. My dog absolutely loves it here - there is so much land and different “sniffs” to explore. We even ran into a buzzard feeding on a carcass. Truth is I didn’t see the carcass but my dog did as he was several yards ahead of me and scared the buzzard into the trees. Once I went forward a bit I smelled the carcass and decided to turn around and go the other way😊. Overall, we had a great time and easily spent 90 minutes exploring the may trails throughout the woodlands. We also bought eggs and they are delicious - so much better than what you can buy at the grocery store. Highly recommended Sniffspot! Bonnie B.
Bonnie B.
June 2021
What a fun spot! It is like walking through your own private national forest. This was our second visit and we were able to explore even more of the property than before. My dog absolutely loves it here - there is so much land and different “sniffs” to explore. We even ran into a buzzard feeding on a carcass. Truth is I didn’t see the carcass but my dog did as he was several yards ahead of me and scared the buzzard into the trees. Once I went forward a bit I smelled the carcass and decided to turn around and go the other way😊. Overall, we had a great time and easily spent 90 minutes exploring the may trails throughout the woodlands. We also bought eggs and they are delicious - so much better than what you can buy at the grocery store. Highly recommended Sniffspot!
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55Excellent spot! A lot of trails, some nice grassy areas, and it is private. A deer crossed a trail behind us which our dogs found very exciting! I would recommend booking at least two hours as their place is quite large and it's easy to want to relax and just hang out for a bit.Erika P.
Erika P.
July 2021
Excellent spot! A lot of trails, some nice grassy areas, and it is private. A deer crossed a trail behind us which our dogs found very exciting! I would recommend booking at least two hours as their place is quite large and it's easy to want to relax and just hang out for a bit.
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55Absolute heaven for dogs and people. Well marked and maintained trails, lots of variety of environments, some open grassy spaces to run, woodsy trails, lots of wildlife. We spent 2 hours here with our 9 month old Shepherd who is still learning trail manners. Was a great opportunity to train in a relaxed and slightly more controlled real world environment. We drove 2 hours to get her and it was worth it, will be back!Simon C.
Simon C.
July 2021
Absolute heaven for dogs and people. Well marked and maintained trails, lots of variety of environments, some open grassy spaces to run, woodsy trails, lots of wildlife. We spent 2 hours here with our 9 month old Shepherd who is still learning trail manners. Was a great opportunity to train in a relaxed and slightly more controlled real world environment. We drove 2 hours to get her and it was worth it, will be back!
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55We love this place so much - it's well worth a drive to spend a couple of hours here with our reactive pup. We keep him on a long lead, since his recall leaves something to be desired, but let him decide the direction and sniff to his heart's content. Today, when we showed up (thankfully after the great PNW heatwave of 2021 had passed), the host had left a pile of firewood (which we didn't burn, but it was a nice touch), a helpful note about the deer (they have attitude this time of year due to protecting their young), and - I don't know if this was on purpose - a very nice stick leaning against the picnic table that my dog promptly carted off and made his own. We also noted they had strung some hammocks between the nearby trees. We came to get some exercise and explore, so we didn't use the hammocks, but what a great option if you were spending, say, an entire afternoon instead of just a couple of hours. I've mentioned the ultra-clean portapotty before - still ultra-clean! You could see they have been doing some work on the trails and that they make a real effort to maintain everything. I hope everyone who visits respects this place, because it is a gem!Kristin O.
Kristin O.
July 2021
We love this place so much - it's well worth a drive to spend a couple of hours here with our reactive pup. We keep him on a long lead, since his recall leaves something to be desired, but let him decide the direction and sniff to his heart's content. Today, when we showed up (thankfully after the great PNW heatwave of 2021 had passed), the host had left a pile of firewood (which we didn't burn, but it was a nice touch), a helpful note about the deer (they have attitude this time of year due to protecting their young), and - I don't know if this was on purpose - a very nice stick leaning against the picnic table that my dog promptly carted off and made his own. We also noted they had strung some hammocks between the nearby trees. We came to get some exercise and explore, so we didn't use the hammocks, but what a great option if you were spending, say, an entire afternoon instead of just a couple of hours. I've mentioned the ultra-clean portapotty before - still ultra-clean! You could see they have been doing some work on the trails and that they make a real effort to maintain everything. I hope everyone who visits respects this place, because it is a gem!
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55We loved the time we spent at Malaney Creek Farm! It was a gorgeous day and Tracy made it very easy - she allowed us to self-check (excitable pup), we found the farm no problem thanks to her directions, and once we got there, the Sniffspot directional signs led us to *the* spot. The spot itself was lovely - nice, open grassy area, covered picnic table, fire pit, chairs (which I think we forgot to re-stack before we left :( - so sorry, Tracy.) I have to give the host kudos for THE cleanest port-a-potty I've ever seen in my life, which also was very much appreciated. Our dog does not have reliable recall so we used our 30-foot long-lead on the trails, which worked out great and kept him out of trouble. :) He had great fun and so did we - it was so nice to not be on high alert for other dogs who might approach us and set off our leash-reactive pup while enjoying nature. We even found a tennis ball at the spot, which we played with for a bit when we took a break from exploring. We booked two hours, which went by quickly. (One note for future visitors: we heard gunshots several times during our visit. It didn't faze our dog or us, but for people or pets who are sensitive to that, may want to take note. It wasn't in our immediate vicinity, but it was audible.) All in all, we had a great afternoon out and we hope to come back soon!Kristin O.
Kristin O.
March 2021
We loved the time we spent at Malaney Creek Farm! It was a gorgeous day and Tracy made it very easy - she allowed us to self-check (excitable pup), we found the farm no problem thanks to her directions, and once we got there, the Sniffspot directional signs led us to *the* spot. The spot itself was lovely - nice, open grassy area, covered picnic table, fire pit, chairs (which I think we forgot to re-stack before we left :( - so sorry, Tracy.) I have to give the host kudos for THE cleanest port-a-potty I've ever seen in my life, which also was very much appreciated. Our dog does not have reliable recall so we used our 30-foot long-lead on the trails, which worked out great and kept him out of trouble. :) He had great fun and so did we - it was so nice to not be on high alert for other dogs who might approach us and set off our leash-reactive pup while enjoying nature. We even found a tennis ball at the spot, which we played with for a bit when we took a break from exploring. We booked two hours, which went by quickly. (One note for future visitors: we heard gunshots several times during our visit. It didn't faze our dog or us, but for people or pets who are sensitive to that, may want to take note. It wasn't in our immediate vicinity, but it was audible.) All in all, we had a great afternoon out and we hope to come back soon!
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55We had so much fun at this spot! Our dog did a ton of exploring and sniffing, and he left tired and happy. Trails are a little muddy in places, as expected this time of year, so just be sure to bring a towel. Our reactive dog had absolutely no problems here and loved every minute of it! Owner is incredibly kind and willing to answer any questions. Can't wait to come back in the future! Elisabeth W.
Elisabeth W.
March 2022
We had so much fun at this spot! Our dog did a ton of exploring and sniffing, and he left tired and happy. Trails are a little muddy in places, as expected this time of year, so just be sure to bring a towel. Our reactive dog had absolutely no problems here and loved every minute of it! Owner is incredibly kind and willing to answer any questions. Can't wait to come back in the future!
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55We’ve been to many Sniff Spots, and this was by far our favorite! So many fun trails to explore, in addition to the huge field by the parking area. Recommend bringing rain boots in the winter!Olivia P.
Olivia P.
March 2022
We’ve been to many Sniff Spots, and this was by far our favorite! So many fun trails to explore, in addition to the huge field by the parking area. Recommend bringing rain boots in the winter!
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55Fantastic place to bring the dogs! I wish I booked more than an hour. I immediately got a little lost on the trails but my dogs were happy to explore. I'm glad I brought boots and towels for the dogs, and we also went to the lake afterwards to rinse off completely. Naomi T.
Naomi T.
May 2022
Fantastic place to bring the dogs! I wish I booked more than an hour. I immediately got a little lost on the trails but my dogs were happy to explore. I'm glad I brought boots and towels for the dogs, and we also went to the lake afterwards to rinse off completely.
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55Perfect as always. We are obviously repeat visitors and come here as often as we can! I feel bad though because my dog never wants to leave Carrie R.
Carrie R.
May 2022
Perfect as always. We are obviously repeat visitors and come here as often as we can! I feel bad though because my dog never wants to leave
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55Great place to chill with your pups!
Lots of trails and forest.
The place is very clean and well maintained.
I also bought fresh eggs !!!
Definitely going back again!!!Hiroko C.
Hiroko C.
April 2022
Great place to chill with your pups!
Lots of trails and forest.
The place is very clean and well maintained.
I also bought fresh eggs !!!
Definitely going back again!!!
How do Shelton'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 Shelton 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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