Absolutely beautiful and remote location to exercise your pups! Wear hiking boots and bring water. Next time I'll bring booties for the dogs as there are a lot of prickly weeds. Easy to navigate and trails well marked. We had a great visit!
Wonderful - such a good place for all the sniffs
great place to let my reactive dog explore off-leash. beautiful property with many well-marked trails to wander. most trails are cleared but glad I brought long pants and boots as there are still some thorny brush. my dog didn't seem to mind. will be back again.
Our dogs enjoyed the adventure and came home very tired. It’s very beautiful there but since we went on a warm day during a drier season, there were a lot of thorns on the trails. We went back to the drive way to hike. We brought water too and was glad because I wasn’t confident my sedan without AWD would make it to the areas where water would be. The drive up was very beautiful! Cell phone reception wasn’t great for me so be sure to download directions and any messages ahead of time! 😉
AMAZING space! GPS failed us a little in getting there, but once we found the right property, WOW, so gorgeous! The dogs had a blast and we will definitely be returning in the future.
Incredible time for my reactive dog to decompress. I’m hoping to come back lots! Easy to find and lovely trails with variety of scenery.
My dog had an amazing time here. Great trails, tons of fresh air on top of a hill with a gorgeous view!
This spot is massive! I booked 2 hours but my lab was done after 1 hour, due to it being hot. There isn’t much shade, unless you go down the single track in the forested area, which was also quite overgrown with prickly weeds. When the sun’s out in full force, even with mild temps, still beware that your dog might overheat. There are so many trails to explore, with amazing views, and we definitely have not gone on them all. I’ll be back in the Fall, when there are *hopefully* less of those prickly weeds (even my dog was struggling trying to avoid them on some trails) and it will be a lot cooler.
A lovely relaxing stroll with my pup. I wore leggings and tall socks but would choose more protective pants options next time, as the weeds tend to be prickly. We had a great time!
We had a wonderful time here! There are plenty of trails to explore and beautiful views, horses and wildflowers. I am so glad that we booked for two hours as it gave us plenty of time to explore and was the perfect amount of time for the pups.
This was our first time here and it’s one of our favorites! The land is beautiful, the trails are marked well and Theresa is so nice and helpful! One of my dogs is dog reactive and he had blast running around off leash. We will be back on a clear day and book longer than an hour!
So many trails to choose from! Beautiful views.
Great spot!!! We love the hiking with our dog and it is so nice to not worry about her encountering other dogs on the trail! Trails are marked and the scenery is beautiful. It rained and it was not very muddy. This place was magical and we will be back!
This was a great place to explore with our two dogs - one who is reactive, so we were hoping for a safe off-leash space and that's what we got! Plenty of options for open space and shaded trails, too. Thank you, Theresa!
This was a wonderful morning well spent! The trails were fun and plentiful. A quick visit with the horses was the cherry on top! If your pups are prone to mischief, bring some towels for drying them off 🤣
We really enjoyed our visit to Black Horse Station. We felt safe there, which isn't easy with a reactive dog. And the views were amazing.
Our pup loved running around here! So many views and cool plants growing back. Beautiful drive there with nearby trails to extend the fun. Host was super awesome and commutative!
Not our first trip to this spot and it won’t be our last! Wonderful interactions with the host before the visit and a fantastic time on the property!
love this place so much! A great open space that feels safe and stimulating for the doggo. looking forward to going back and always exploring different areas of the property. thank you Theresa for sharing this great location!
What an absolutely gorgeous property, and lovely horses to watch frolic!
Will book a few hours next time to fully explore the trails.
The sunset was absolutely divine on the walk back to the car!
Beautiful property and SO much space to roam and explore!! Our pups had an absolute blast! We’ll be back for sure :)
Paradise! If you’re seeking solitude with your pups you’ll definitely find it here. So many different paths to pick from. We did our best to steer clear of the home to avoid conflict with the horses. But my stubborn terrier HAD to check it out. Thankfully he didn’t bother any of the home owner’s pets. Just didn’t want to stop following his nose! Thank you Theresa for sharing your oasis!
Great place!
Fantastic spot, tons of room to roam with varied terrain. Plenty of exercise for pups and their people too! We did get turned around when the fog rolled in and didn’t pay attention to the direction the car was parked. A sign or two would help, although it may be completely different in clear weather. Loved it and will be back!
Black Horse Station is beautiful spot and the host is very accommodating and kind. We started out walking straight on the main logging road toward the house on the hill and passed the horse corral. This loop has spectacular views. After looping back to the main logging trail we took a trail west and forest a forested oasis. Most of the property has been logged and replanted with small trees. The trail west in comparison had a really lovely feel full of nature.
The entire experience was great. This spot is more expensive than most so we won’t be able to come often but it was a good treat and we are grateful to the host for sharing their land.
Really enjoyed our visit to this Sniffspot! Our pup is reactive to other people and dogs, so it was sooo nice to be able to basically go hiking with him, without worrying about others. We are also still actively working on his recall, and we were able to let him off leash because I was confident he wouldn’t run off because of the type of terrain. There are horses in the property, but it is easy to stay away from them if your dog is reactive to horses.
We absolutely love this place ... good exercise for us and the pups love it ..... Theresa is a really great host as well.
So happy to be back! Beautiful afternoon -
Thank you!
Great property with lots of trails to explore.
Another wonderful visit - thank you! Fabulous views, and ollie loves the open spaces to sniff and explore
Wonderful! So much space to roam, great views, very clean and very kind host - thank you Theresa
Amazing views and so many trails! Definitely could go longer than an hour.
Beautiful views!
What a gorgeous property! Beautiful views and lots to explore. Very easy to locate, a scenic deive from Portland. Im not %100 sure how to access all the trails at the spot but will book extra time next trip out to explore some more. Thank you Theresa for sharing this gem of a spot with us! The horses are so sweet and majestic too!
Beautiful and secluded and safe place to hike with my dogs. Really cool mushrooms and fungi and different ferns and trees. Bring water for your dogs (host also supplies a hose up at the house; don't take the trails up to the house unless your dogs are chill around horses).
One of my fave spots now 😃 Great for hiking. Not a lot of shade, but the views of the hills and St. Helens makes it more than worth it. Also, so nice to be able to drive in and not have to leash up, as I usually have 3-8 dogs
Such a cool spot with lots to explore!
Awesome experience! Host provided helpful details about the property and trails. The trails were well-marked throughout. Our Labrador had an amazing time exploring and we will definitely be back!
The location is easy to find but it's a bit unclear where you can walk. Some of the paths were very steep. My dog enjoyed all the smells and the freedom from a leash. Host was very responsive to messages and friendly.
A beautiful drive is just the start. Lots of room to roam, sun and shade, and beautiful views. Plan on at least a few hours to see the whole property. We will definitely be back!
Its a great spot for off leash dogs to adventure! You get views, sunshine, woods and shade, wildlife spotting, hiking and maximum dog joy. My young leash reactive GSD and I enjoyed the property immensely and clocked 2.5 miles hiking! Amazing views of Helens and good inclines here and there for a little workout. For the city folks with softer dogs, be aware the trails are rustic and lot of “pokey grass” that my former dog hated - this dog feels nothing lol. Easy to find, easy parking and well marked trails made this a really stress free experience. Book more than just 1 hour to see it all!