55What an amazing place to enjoy! Our dogs had a great time with so many trails and places to explore. Places to sit and chat. We will be back for sure.
Thank you!!Shauna L.
Shauna L.
February 2024
What an amazing place to enjoy! Our dogs had a great time with so many trails and places to explore. Places to sit and chat. We will be back for sure.
Thank you!!
55We had a wonderful time as always at Spring Acres. Both my dog and I enjoy the beautiful wooded trails. He enjoys all the different woodland scents and also enjoys a dip in the creek no matter how cold it is. Consequently, he comes home clean and with a nice woodland scent to his coat, rather than a dirty dog smell. All in all, a highly recommended Sniffspot!Bonnie B.
Bonnie B.
February 2024
We had a wonderful time as always at Spring Acres. Both my dog and I enjoy the beautiful wooded trails. He enjoys all the different woodland scents and also enjoys a dip in the creek no matter how cold it is. Consequently, he comes home clean and with a nice woodland scent to his coat, rather than a dirty dog smell. All in all, a highly recommended Sniffspot!
55We arrived a bit earlier than what was scheduled, but John was very kind and let us wait inside his farm for my boyfriend (who was a bit late! Haha).
His farm is beautiful and well taken care of. My dog, Link, had a smile from ear to ear and was so happy to explore freely (something we cannot do in the city). It was great to watch him be a dog, truly.
This was my first Sniffspot experience and it couldn’t have been a better one. Highly recommend John and his farm. We’ll be back soon! Maria L.
Maria L.
February 2024
We arrived a bit earlier than what was scheduled, but John was very kind and let us wait inside his farm for my boyfriend (who was a bit late! Haha).
His farm is beautiful and well taken care of. My dog, Link, had a smile from ear to ear and was so happy to explore freely (something we cannot do in the city). It was great to watch him be a dog, truly.
This was my first Sniffspot experience and it couldn’t have been a better one. Highly recommend John and his farm. We’ll be back soon!
55This is a truly sacred spot! Not only are his animals an absolute marvel to meet, but he has gone out of his way to landscape his property to be an absolute sanctuary for anxious souls to rest. From his wonderfully accurate map of the land to his meticulously crafted and well kept bridges/trail markers, this land is stewarded by a most diligent and wonderful person! Ophelia and I are truly grateful to have been granted passage to such a special place ❤️Jillian W.
Jillian W.
February 2024
This is a truly sacred spot! Not only are his animals an absolute marvel to meet, but he has gone out of his way to landscape his property to be an absolute sanctuary for anxious souls to rest. From his wonderfully accurate map of the land to his meticulously crafted and well kept bridges/trail markers, this land is stewarded by a most diligent and wonderful person! Ophelia and I are truly grateful to have been granted passage to such a special place ❤️
55Absolutely beautiful property! Never mind the dogs, my husband can’t stop gushing about this place! The owner was so kind and polite. He gave us a tour and helped us walk the dogs past the goats (who were all very friendly and sweet). Highly recommend this Sniffspot!Christina B.
Christina B.
February 2024
Absolutely beautiful property! Never mind the dogs, my husband can’t stop gushing about this place! The owner was so kind and polite. He gave us a tour and helped us walk the dogs past the goats (who were all very friendly and sweet). Highly recommend this Sniffspot!
55This was our second visit and I just can’t say enough about how wonderful the owners are and how wonderful the property is. My golden retriever had the time of her life. Keri S.
Keri S.
February 2024
This was our second visit and I just can’t say enough about how wonderful the owners are and how wonderful the property is. My golden retriever had the time of her life.
55We always have such a blast at Spring Acres! So much room for the pups to run, places for them to sniff and explore, opportunities to splash and swim, and beauty everywhere you turn. The dogs leave exhausted, and I leave feeling blessed to have visited this serene and magical place.Aubbie B.
Aubbie B.
February 2024
We always have such a blast at Spring Acres! So much room for the pups to run, places for them to sniff and explore, opportunities to splash and swim, and beauty everywhere you turn. The dogs leave exhausted, and I leave feeling blessed to have visited this serene and magical place.
55We had a lovely time today. This spot is magical with its stream, trails, bridges, and hand-painted signs. Cinnamon loved exploring, swimming in the river, and visiting with the farm animals at the fence. The hosts have done an amazing job making this a peaceful, interesting, and delightful spot for dogs and their people. Always a great visit. Ann J.
Ann J.
February 2024
We had a lovely time today. This spot is magical with its stream, trails, bridges, and hand-painted signs. Cinnamon loved exploring, swimming in the river, and visiting with the farm animals at the fence. The hosts have done an amazing job making this a peaceful, interesting, and delightful spot for dogs and their people. Always a great visit.
55This place is a dog haven!! My pups and I had so much fun exploring the beautiful property!! Our host was so kind and helpful! We will definitely be back! olene c.
olene c.
February 2024
This place is a dog haven!! My pups and I had so much fun exploring the beautiful property!! Our host was so kind and helpful! We will definitely be back!
55This sniffspot is truly a magical place! Our pup had so much fun exploring the many trails and playing in the creek. The owners were both very friendly and gave us a little tour and a map before we explored their beautiful property. We will surely be back to explore even more. So thankful to find this spot! Natasha M.
Natasha M.
February 2024
This sniffspot is truly a magical place! Our pup had so much fun exploring the many trails and playing in the creek. The owners were both very friendly and gave us a little tour and a map before we explored their beautiful property. We will surely be back to explore even more. So thankful to find this spot!
55Amazing spot! John and Stephanie are very friendly and welcoming. Their property is beautiful and the dogs had an amazing time. We will definitely be back.Hilary H.
Hilary H.
February 2024
Amazing spot! John and Stephanie are very friendly and welcoming. Their property is beautiful and the dogs had an amazing time. We will definitely be back.
55Incredible. The property designated for the sniffspot is gorgeous. Lots of trails which are very well marked (not to mention John provided a very detailed map when we got there), a bubbling creek and a beautiful little cabin too. The animals were so friendly, they came up to the fence and Zi was able to meet her first goat and turkey! So much fun, will definitely come back. Thank you so much for sharing!!Erin P.
Erin P.
March 2024
Incredible. The property designated for the sniffspot is gorgeous. Lots of trails which are very well marked (not to mention John provided a very detailed map when we got there), a bubbling creek and a beautiful little cabin too. The animals were so friendly, they came up to the fence and Zi was able to meet her first goat and turkey! So much fun, will definitely come back. Thank you so much for sharing!!
55We had an awesome time with our three goldens, they all had a blast. The space is fantastic, we can't wait to come back again! John is the best host, he's so helpful and has done so much with the property.Katie & Patrick S.
Katie & Patrick S.
March 2024
We had an awesome time with our three goldens, they all had a blast. The space is fantastic, we can't wait to come back again! John is the best host, he's so helpful and has done so much with the property.
55Our favorite sniffspot of all time!! John is extremely kind and so very helpful. Has met us every time and made sure we were all set. The first time he walked up with us and made sure we had a lay of the land. Although it says it’s not completely fenced, I feel extremely comfortable bringing both my dogs as there is a gate separating the farm animals and house from the actual sniffspot. There are tons of bridges and trails with signage. My dogs enjoyed the creeks. There are bunnies and goats but as long as the dogs stay leashed until the sniffspot gate everything will be fine. We will definitely be back! Mandie J.
Mandie J.
March 2024
Our favorite sniffspot of all time!! John is extremely kind and so very helpful. Has met us every time and made sure we were all set. The first time he walked up with us and made sure we had a lay of the land. Although it says it’s not completely fenced, I feel extremely comfortable bringing both my dogs as there is a gate separating the farm animals and house from the actual sniffspot. There are tons of bridges and trails with signage. My dogs enjoyed the creeks. There are bunnies and goats but as long as the dogs stay leashed until the sniffspot gate everything will be fine. We will definitely be back!
55what a gem! might be the best Sniffspot out there.
we love this place so much! we have been coming here for a few years now, and always look forward to the times we get to spend here 
we are so grateful <3christine h.
christine h.
March 2024
what a gem! might be the best Sniffspot out there.
we love this place so much! we have been coming here for a few years now, and always look forward to the times we get to spend here 
we are so grateful <3
55The best sniffspot i’ve been to. The host is extremely polite and nice and informative. You can tell he really put a lot of work into his property. My dog loves the property and it’s the only one she actually naps after. Will definitely be coming back!!! Mika M.
Mika M.
March 2024
The best sniffspot i’ve been to. The host is extremely polite and nice and informative. You can tell he really put a lot of work into his property. My dog loves the property and it’s the only one she actually naps after. Will definitely be coming back!!!
55The most amazing property. I think this was the happiest my dogs have ever been. The host was welcoming, friendly, & gracious. What a gem! Jessica N.
Jessica N.
March 2024
The most amazing property. I think this was the happiest my dogs have ever been. The host was welcoming, friendly, & gracious. What a gem!
55We always have a wonderful time at Spring Acres, but this visit was especially magical with a dusting of snow and bright blue skies. Thank you for sharing your gorgeous piece of paradise with us!Aubbie B.
Aubbie B.
March 2024
We always have a wonderful time at Spring Acres, but this visit was especially magical with a dusting of snow and bright blue skies. Thank you for sharing your gorgeous piece of paradise with us!
How do Algona'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
Become a Sniffpass holder!
Get discounts on all bookings at all spots by buying monthly credits! Learn more!
FAQ about our Algona 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.