55This was one of the best SniffSpots we have gone to in Bellingham and we will definitely be going back. My girl absolutely benjoyed her self. So much area to run and play. Devona M.
Devona M.
January 2022
This was one of the best SniffSpots we have gone to in Bellingham and we will definitely be going back. My girl absolutely benjoyed her self. So much area to run and play.
Magical woodland sanctuary, trails, large maintained yard, paradise | Sniffspot
55Wow! This was the perfect Sniffspot for my pup. So much to explore - woods, stream, pond. It gave my older boy the trail/woods experience without stamina required for a mountain hike.
Mary was a gracious host and gave us a run down of the property and trails, provided dog water, a covered place to sit, and towels. There was an out building with a restroom if needed. Large lawn for fetch and zoomies too. Set back from road and anything else, super safe unfenced for pups with good recall. Trails were dry but are a bit primitive with all the leaves on the ground so wear hiking boots. Have not seen my pup so happy in a long time, we will definitely be regulars here!Kathryn B.
Kathryn B.
October 2021
Wow! This was the perfect Sniffspot for my pup. So much to explore - woods, stream, pond. It gave my older boy the trail/woods experience without stamina required for a mountain hike.
Mary was a gracious host and gave us a run down of the property and trails, provided dog water, a covered place to sit, and towels. There was an out building with a restroom if needed. Large lawn for fetch and zoomies too. Set back from road and anything else, super safe unfenced for pups with good recall. Trails were dry but are a bit primitive with all the leaves on the ground so wear hiking boots. Have not seen my pup so happy in a long time, we will definitely be regulars here!
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55Had a lovely time at this location. Mary was an excellent and very gracious host. Our dogs had a blast exploring new territory. It was quiet and serene. I had only wished I would have booked for more than an hour.
We will definitely visit again! Rhonda S.
Rhonda S.
November 2021
Had a lovely time at this location. Mary was an excellent and very gracious host. Our dogs had a blast exploring new territory. It was quiet and serene. I had only wished I would have booked for more than an hour.
We will definitely visit again!
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55Great spot! Most importantly, remember there is no fence so if your dog doesn't have recall that's something to keep in mind as it is possible to get to the road. However, there is plenty of space to be nowhere near the road with every type of texture you could want... Trees and open area and the pond.
As a bonus, the host is incredibly kind and accommodating!Tonya K.
Tonya K.
November 2021
Great spot! Most importantly, remember there is no fence so if your dog doesn't have recall that's something to keep in mind as it is possible to get to the road. However, there is plenty of space to be nowhere near the road with every type of texture you could want... Trees and open area and the pond.
As a bonus, the host is incredibly kind and accommodating!
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55Such a wonderful spot. The property is beautiful and perfect for a walk and playtime. My dogs had the time of their lives :) Mary is such a great host and loved meeting my pups. I will definitely be back! Vanessa V.
Vanessa V.
November 2021
Such a wonderful spot. The property is beautiful and perfect for a walk and playtime. My dogs had the time of their lives :) Mary is such a great host and loved meeting my pups. I will definitely be back!
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55Oh my gosh, where to start! Our dogs had an amazing time. There are lovely trails through the woods and more than enough smells to occupy. Plenty of open spaces for the pups to wrestle. The highlight for our water dogs was the pond!Ashley M.
Ashley M.
February 2022
Oh my gosh, where to start! Our dogs had an amazing time. There are lovely trails through the woods and more than enough smells to occupy. Plenty of open spaces for the pups to wrestle. The highlight for our water dogs was the pond!
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55Sugar had a great time running up and down the trails and underbrush, wading in the pond, and rolling in the snow. The grounds are lovely. Mary goes the extra effort for her human guests too. Gretchen O.
Gretchen O.
February 2022
Sugar had a great time running up and down the trails and underbrush, wading in the pond, and rolling in the snow. The grounds are lovely. Mary goes the extra effort for her human guests too.
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55What a wonderful spot! You went above and beyond with all of the goodies and fire pit, and it's so appreciated. My pup had the most fun running through the trees, chasing the ball in the grass, and splashing in the pond! We'll definitely be back. Thank you!Stephanie D.
Stephanie D.
February 2022
What a wonderful spot! You went above and beyond with all of the goodies and fire pit, and it's so appreciated. My pup had the most fun running through the trees, chasing the ball in the grass, and splashing in the pond! We'll definitely be back. Thank you!
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55Lovely property. The dogs had a wonderful time zooming around in the snow, and we enjoyed the warmth of the fire and hot tea! Cannot wait to visit again.Whitney Q.
Whitney Q.
February 2022
Lovely property. The dogs had a wonderful time zooming around in the snow, and we enjoyed the warmth of the fire and hot tea! Cannot wait to visit again.
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55Mary is such a wonderful person! My dogs enjoyed running through the forest and taking a dip in the pond. I loved hearing the frogs, different bird calls, and seeing the hummingbirds. What a great place!Ashley J.
Ashley J.
March 2022
Mary is such a wonderful person! My dogs enjoyed running through the forest and taking a dip in the pond. I loved hearing the frogs, different bird calls, and seeing the hummingbirds. What a great place!
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55Love this place! We are pet sitters and are always looking for private off leash places for our dog- reactive clients. The Doodle we brought today was so happy she did zoomies for the entire hour! Lauryn T.
Lauryn T.
May 2022
Love this place! We are pet sitters and are always looking for private off leash places for our dog- reactive clients. The Doodle we brought today was so happy she did zoomies for the entire hour!
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55We visited Mary's SniffSpot on our way through Bellingham as a safe way to exercise our dog on our road trip. It was the perfect place to stop for an hour and let him explore. He loved the pond, running through the woods and there was enough room for a game of fetch on the lawn. We will definitely be back if we're passing through again.
Mary provided clear communication and was very accomodatingo to al ast minute change
The only flaw is our Google maps sent us up the wrong driveway! Kepp an extra eye out for the road number.Brittany B.
Brittany B.
May 2022
We visited Mary's SniffSpot on our way through Bellingham as a safe way to exercise our dog on our road trip. It was the perfect place to stop for an hour and let him explore. He loved the pond, running through the woods and there was enough room for a game of fetch on the lawn. We will definitely be back if we're passing through again.
Mary provided clear communication and was very accomodatingo to al ast minute change
The only flaw is our Google maps sent us up the wrong driveway! Kepp an extra eye out for the road number.
Magical woodland sanctuary, trails, large maintained yard, paradise | Sniffspot
55Beautiful spot and my doggos absolutely loved it! Host and I had a little miscommunication in the beginning, but she was quick to fix it and even gave me some extra time which was really appreciated. I would highly recommend this spot. It’s gorgeous and there’s lots of little places to explore!Desirae R.
Desirae R.
June 2022
Beautiful spot and my doggos absolutely loved it! Host and I had a little miscommunication in the beginning, but she was quick to fix it and even gave me some extra time which was really appreciated. I would highly recommend this spot. It’s gorgeous and there’s lots of little places to explore!
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55It's paradise... and the dogs liked it too! Wonderful hostess and a beautiful property full of room to run hike splash and explore! We will be back!Anne B.
Anne B.
July 2022
It's paradise... and the dogs liked it too! Wonderful hostess and a beautiful property full of room to run hike splash and explore! We will be back!
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55We will be back! Very nice spot. Felt like we were in the middle of the forest away from civilization. Noise from the highway, noticeable because it was occasional, but we soon tuned that out. Lots of forest for both of us to tromp around in, and a long lawn to play fetch on that we didn't have time to use. Next time! Very friendly host, happy to show us the best places to start hikes into the woods. Best spot so far inside of Bellingham for an adventurous dog that likes to run and jump in nature. Wouldn't work as well for a small dogs -- I tripped on branches cleverly hiding under ferns. But they may be smarter than I am and avoid these things. Very enjoyable.Tani B.
Tani B.
January 2023
We will be back! Very nice spot. Felt like we were in the middle of the forest away from civilization. Noise from the highway, noticeable because it was occasional, but we soon tuned that out. Lots of forest for both of us to tromp around in, and a long lawn to play fetch on that we didn't have time to use. Next time! Very friendly host, happy to show us the best places to start hikes into the woods. Best spot so far inside of Bellingham for an adventurous dog that likes to run and jump in nature. Wouldn't work as well for a small dogs -- I tripped on branches cleverly hiding under ferns. But they may be smarter than I am and avoid these things. Very enjoyable.
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55This place was so lovely. If it was a warmer season, my pup would have gone crazy for the private pond on site. Will definitely visit again! :)Itzel P.
Itzel P.
February 2023
This place was so lovely. If it was a warmer season, my pup would have gone crazy for the private pond on site. Will definitely visit again! :)
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55Really beautiful & such thoughtful details! Mary had hot water & all the fixin's for tea. She provide towels for a post swim dry off! We enjoyed the trails & pond so much and will definitely be back!Michelle C.
Michelle C.
March 2022
Really beautiful & such thoughtful details! Mary had hot water & all the fixin's for tea. She provide towels for a post swim dry off! We enjoyed the trails & pond so much and will definitely be back!
How do Bellingham'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 Bellingham 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.