Rent safe and private dog hiking trails hosted by locals in Charlottesville, Virginia
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Michele's Private Dog Park In Charlottesville- There are 17 farm fields within the farm so you must call us before visit for your assigned vacant pasture. | Sniffspot
What people say about dog hiking trails around Charlottesville, Virginia
Michele's Private Dog Park In Charlottesville- There are 17 farm fields within the farm so you must call us before visit for your assigned vacant pasture. | Sniffspot
55Our boys absolutely loved pool pasture! Our youngest was really enjoying running the fence line and staring at the cows across the road. Huge fenced area for them to run! Michele was so helpful and accommodated us last minute so that we could get our boys out for some exercise on our trip from Roanoke to Kilmarnock. We will be back if we are ever in the area. Brittany A.
Brittany A.
January 2024
Our boys absolutely loved pool pasture! Our youngest was really enjoying running the fence line and staring at the cows across the road. Huge fenced area for them to run! Michele was so helpful and accommodated us last minute so that we could get our boys out for some exercise on our trip from Roanoke to Kilmarnock. We will be back if we are ever in the area.
Michele's Private Dog Park In Charlottesville- There are 17 farm fields within the farm so you must call us before visit for your assigned vacant pasture. | Sniffspot
55My two dogs and I had a fabulous time playing frisbee and exploring the field! The owners were very communicative and super nice! I highly recommend!Laura C.
Laura C.
January 2024
My two dogs and I had a fabulous time playing frisbee and exploring the field! The owners were very communicative and super nice! I highly recommend!
Michele's Private Dog Park In Charlottesville- There are 17 farm fields within the farm so you must call us before visit for your assigned vacant pasture. | Sniffspot
55This is a fantastic spot for dogs! Michele is so kind and has a bunch of different fenced pastures for dogs to run and play. My little guy Rufus loved running through the pasture and sniffing all the good animal smells. We will definitely be back 😊Racheal S.
Racheal S.
January 2024
This is a fantastic spot for dogs! Michele is so kind and has a bunch of different fenced pastures for dogs to run and play. My little guy Rufus loved running through the pasture and sniffing all the good animal smells. We will definitely be back 😊
Michele's Private Dog Park In Charlottesville- There are 17 farm fields within the farm so you must call us before visit for your assigned vacant pasture. | Sniffspot
55This was such a great experience for our family! A great, friendly host & lots of free safe space for our pup to run around. Lyndsay M.
Lyndsay M.
January 2024
This was such a great experience for our family! A great, friendly host & lots of free safe space for our pup to run around.
Michele's Private Dog Park In Charlottesville- There are 17 farm fields within the farm so you must call us before visit for your assigned vacant pasture. | Sniffspot
55Another visit and again my two dogs had a great time! They ran and romped with each other and were nicely tired when we headed home.Sharen M.
Sharen M.
February 2024
Another visit and again my two dogs had a great time! They ran and romped with each other and were nicely tired when we headed home.
Michele's Private Dog Park In Charlottesville- There are 17 farm fields within the farm so you must call us before visit for your assigned vacant pasture. | Sniffspot
55This place was a dream! The host is welcoming, and my dogs had so much room to roam and sniff and play! We’ll for sure be back!Lauren L.
Lauren L.
February 2024
This place was a dream! The host is welcoming, and my dogs had so much room to roam and sniff and play! We’ll for sure be back!
Michele's Private Dog Park In Charlottesville- There are 17 farm fields within the farm so you must call us before visit for your assigned vacant pasture. | Sniffspot
55My girls had a great time again. They really enjoy having a large area to explore and have room to run.Sharen M.
Sharen M.
February 2024
My girls had a great time again. They really enjoy having a large area to explore and have room to run.
Michele's Private Dog Park In Charlottesville- There are 17 farm fields within the farm so you must call us before visit for your assigned vacant pasture. | Sniffspot
55One of the best sniff spots we have visited! The pup had a great time, the area was nice and secure and Michele was lovely. Highly recommend to anyone in the area or passing through!Noel P.
Noel P.
February 2024
One of the best sniff spots we have visited! The pup had a great time, the area was nice and secure and Michele was lovely. Highly recommend to anyone in the area or passing through!
Michele's Private Dog Park In Charlottesville- There are 17 farm fields within the farm so you must call us before visit for your assigned vacant pasture. | Sniffspot
55Amazing views! Beautiful farm..safe and clean..couldn't ask for a better space to let your pups be pups and know they are safe!!Barbara R.
Barbara R.
February 2024
Amazing views! Beautiful farm..safe and clean..couldn't ask for a better space to let your pups be pups and know they are safe!!
Michele's Private Dog Park In Charlottesville- There are 17 farm fields within the farm so you must call us before visit for your assigned vacant pasture. | Sniffspot
55Allie is in pure heaven every visit. And I enjoy the peace and open space. This farm is such a gem for Charlottesville dog owners. Thank you, Michelle!Cindy S.
Cindy S.
February 2024
Allie is in pure heaven every visit. And I enjoy the peace and open space. This farm is such a gem for Charlottesville dog owners. Thank you, Michelle!
Michele's Private Dog Park In Charlottesville- There are 17 farm fields within the farm so you must call us before visit for your assigned vacant pasture. | Sniffspot
55This was my first experience with sniff spot and it was amazing! The host was so accommodating and personable and made us feel so welcome. The space was perfect for my high energy blue heeler as well as beautiful! Taylor C.
Taylor C.
March 2024
This was my first experience with sniff spot and it was amazing! The host was so accommodating and personable and made us feel so welcome. The space was perfect for my high energy blue heeler as well as beautiful!
Michele's Private Dog Park In Charlottesville- There are 17 farm fields within the farm so you must call us before visit for your assigned vacant pasture. | Sniffspot
55This place is amazing! The large open, but securely fenced fields and woods have brought such joy to my dog.Jessie H.
Jessie H.
March 2024
This place is amazing! The large open, but securely fenced fields and woods have brought such joy to my dog.
Michele's Private Dog Park In Charlottesville- There are 17 farm fields within the farm so you must call us before visit for your assigned vacant pasture. | Sniffspot
55LOVE LOVE this place. Exactly as described, plenty of space to run and explore. Michelle is lovely! Sunset views are amazing too.Yvonne S.
Yvonne S.
March 2024
LOVE LOVE this place. Exactly as described, plenty of space to run and explore. Michelle is lovely! Sunset views are amazing too.
Michele's Private Dog Park In Charlottesville- There are 17 farm fields within the farm so you must call us before visit for your assigned vacant pasture. | Sniffspot
55What a fabulous spot for our pups. It had a bit of everything (grass, logs, woods). They had the best time doing sniffy walks and running full out. We will definitely be back!Kyra F.
Kyra F.
March 2024
What a fabulous spot for our pups. It had a bit of everything (grass, logs, woods). They had the best time doing sniffy walks and running full out. We will definitely be back!
Michele's Private Dog Park In Charlottesville- There are 17 farm fields within the farm so you must call us before visit for your assigned vacant pasture. | Sniffspot
55Michele is thoughtful and amazing! Lots of secure space for dogs to run. I felt totally comfortable taking my dog off leash to explore. Awesome spot!danielle K.
danielle K.
March 2024
Michele is thoughtful and amazing! Lots of secure space for dogs to run. I felt totally comfortable taking my dog off leash to explore. Awesome spot!
Michele's Private Dog Park In Charlottesville- There are 17 farm fields within the farm so you must call us before visit for your assigned vacant pasture. | Sniffspot
55Such a wonderful spot! Definitely plan on washing your pup afterwards because there was a lot of poop in the field (which is to be expected on a farm and was not a problem for us). Lots of room and host was wonderful! Abigail W.
Abigail W.
March 2024
Such a wonderful spot! Definitely plan on washing your pup afterwards because there was a lot of poop in the field (which is to be expected on a farm and was not a problem for us). Lots of room and host was wonderful!
Michele's Private Dog Park In Charlottesville- There are 17 farm fields within the farm so you must call us before visit for your assigned vacant pasture. | Sniffspot
55The area was fully fenced, quiet, and relatively remote. It left me fully comfortable to let my dog run off lead! He had a blast leaping through the field, exploring the scents, and viewing other farm animals from a distance. We can’t wait to return for another sniff. Kelsey M.
Kelsey M.
March 2024
The area was fully fenced, quiet, and relatively remote. It left me fully comfortable to let my dog run off lead! He had a blast leaping through the field, exploring the scents, and viewing other farm animals from a distance. We can’t wait to return for another sniff.
Michele's Private Dog Park In Charlottesville- There are 17 farm fields within the farm so you must call us before visit for your assigned vacant pasture. | Sniffspot
55I’m always skeptical about large fenced in properties because I’m worried they may not be all the way secure. Our pasture was 100% fenced in, no gaps or holes! The fencing was very sturdy. So much space to run! The host made our experience 10x better, because she was so nice and awesome with communication. Overall, this experience was great and our dogs had a blast! The hour drive we made to come to Charlottesville just for this was SO worth it. We WILL be back! ❤️ Grace S.
Grace S.
March 2024
I’m always skeptical about large fenced in properties because I’m worried they may not be all the way secure. Our pasture was 100% fenced in, no gaps or holes! The fencing was very sturdy. So much space to run! The host made our experience 10x better, because she was so nice and awesome with communication. Overall, this experience was great and our dogs had a blast! The hour drive we made to come to Charlottesville just for this was SO worth it. We WILL be back! ❤️
Michele's Private Dog Park In Charlottesville- There are 17 farm fields within the farm so you must call us before visit for your assigned vacant pasture. | Sniffspot
55Wonderful spot! The host was very kind and communicative. The dogs had a blast exploring the pasture. This is a working farm so the pups could see livestock and the livestock guard dogs from the field, and there was droppings from when the livestock had been in the pasture. This just added to our experience but may not be the right spot for dog-reactive dogs or pups that like to eat/roll in poop. I will definitely be going back!Genna K.
Genna K.
March 2024
Wonderful spot! The host was very kind and communicative. The dogs had a blast exploring the pasture. This is a working farm so the pups could see livestock and the livestock guard dogs from the field, and there was droppings from when the livestock had been in the pasture. This just added to our experience but may not be the right spot for dog-reactive dogs or pups that like to eat/roll in poop. I will definitely be going back!
Michele's Private Dog Park In Charlottesville- There are 17 farm fields within the farm so you must call us before visit for your assigned vacant pasture. | Sniffspot
55We LOVE this spot so much!!! Dogs get plenty of exercise, plenty of water to drink and such a peaceful and serene setting!!! We will be back.Yvonne S.
Yvonne S.
March 2024
We LOVE this spot so much!!! Dogs get plenty of exercise, plenty of water to drink and such a peaceful and serene setting!!! We will be back.
How do Charlottesville'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 Charlottesville 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 can I find dog hiking trails in Charlottesville?
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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