55We visited for ~1.5 hrs and had a great time! The space is very welcoming and quirky. My dog swam in the pond and was so sleepy afterwards. According to his GPS, he ran for 2.5 mi! Joshua A.
Joshua A.
May 2023
We visited for ~1.5 hrs and had a great time! The space is very welcoming and quirky. My dog swam in the pond and was so sleepy afterwards. According to his GPS, he ran for 2.5 mi!
55Our experience at Taylor Pond was the best...Our German Shepherd could run free, and loved it. The enviornment was so relaxing we have already booked again! Highly recommend to everyone looking for a great spot to let their doggies explore, and run free! Five ***** all the way!Judy G.
Judy G.
May 2023
Our experience at Taylor Pond was the best...Our German Shepherd could run free, and loved it. The enviornment was so relaxing we have already booked again! Highly recommend to everyone looking for a great spot to let their doggies explore, and run free! Five ***** all the way!
55My dogs loved the place, a beautiful and peaceful spot amidst city bustle. Host was friendly and helpful. He has dogs and somehow during our visit they got out of their pen. My dogs didnโt mind and he was apologetic about it but something to be noted for people with reactive or nervous dogs. Anusha G.
Anusha G.
May 2023
My dogs loved the place, a beautiful and peaceful spot amidst city bustle. Host was friendly and helpful. He has dogs and somehow during our visit they got out of their pen. My dogs didnโt mind and he was apologetic about it but something to be noted for people with reactive or nervous dogs.
55When you turn down the road leading up to Taylor Pond, and your dog starts barking excitedly and won't stop until you get through the gate and let her out of the car: That's one way to tell how much this Sniffspot means to your dog! Another great time at Taylor Pond for Molly, first time she had a stare-down with a gopher in one of their holes she likes to excavate. She was so shocked, she didn't know what to do! Kim U.
Kim U.
May 2023
When you turn down the road leading up to Taylor Pond, and your dog starts barking excitedly and won't stop until you get through the gate and let her out of the car: That's one way to tell how much this Sniffspot means to your dog! Another great time at Taylor Pond for Molly, first time she had a stare-down with a gopher in one of their holes she likes to excavate. She was so shocked, she didn't know what to do!
55This was the perfect spot for our crazy puppy and our older dog who loves to swim. They were able to do whatever they wanted without worrying about them being in harms way. The space is perfectly suited for dogs of all ages and athletic abilities. We will be back for sure!Alix M.
Alix M.
June 2023
This was the perfect spot for our crazy puppy and our older dog who loves to swim. They were able to do whatever they wanted without worrying about them being in harms way. The space is perfectly suited for dogs of all ages and athletic abilities. We will be back for sure!
55Our dogs love this place and get so excited whenever we go. There is an Airbnb in the back and so there is frequently people on the property so keep that in mind if your dog is reactive to humans. Today there were three young kids that kept running back and forth past my dogs and that made me a bit nervous as I have two cattle dogs that tend to want to herd anything running. Also, I had to ask the Airbnb guests to put up their small dog that was running around as I had reserved the spot for our 5 dogs. My dogs are usually very obedient and ok with other friendly dogs and humans but I prefer to not take any chances as I don't know how the other dog will be towards my dogs. Karyn R.
Karyn R.
June 2023
Our dogs love this place and get so excited whenever we go. There is an Airbnb in the back and so there is frequently people on the property so keep that in mind if your dog is reactive to humans. Today there were three young kids that kept running back and forth past my dogs and that made me a bit nervous as I have two cattle dogs that tend to want to herd anything running. Also, I had to ask the Airbnb guests to put up their small dog that was running around as I had reserved the spot for our 5 dogs. My dogs are usually very obedient and ok with other friendly dogs and humans but I prefer to not take any chances as I don't know how the other dog will be towards my dogs.
55Taylor Pond is like getting your own private trail to walk. The property has the pond in the middle, and then a path that goes around it. I wanted more of a private walk than a large space for fetch or something like that, so this was perfect for my dog to take a stroll and soak up all the new smells! Staci H.
Staci H.
June 2023
Taylor Pond is like getting your own private trail to walk. The property has the pond in the middle, and then a path that goes around it. I wanted more of a private walk than a large space for fetch or something like that, so this was perfect for my dog to take a stroll and soak up all the new smells!
55Nice place for water activities with a dog and had very clean water for June. Easy access to water edge for dog and handler. Has a couple of small docks for 'dog diving'. Will come back regularly to get my retriever water time during summer when there's really nothing else available.Ray S.
Ray S.
June 2023
Nice place for water activities with a dog and had very clean water for June. Easy access to water edge for dog and handler. Has a couple of small docks for 'dog diving'. Will come back regularly to get my retriever water time during summer when there's really nothing else available.
55Fun spot! There are people on the property and going in and out of the gate. If your dog doesnโt have great recall it might be a little stressfulKara T.
Kara T.
June 2023
Fun spot! There are people on the property and going in and out of the gate. If your dog doesnโt have great recall it might be a little stressful
55Another wonderful visit! The host kindly canceled the reservation I had but couldn't make, so we finally made it out a few days later. Great communication, the place is always clean and safe, and the dogs have a wonderful time every time we visit. We'll keep coming back ๐Adelina C.
Adelina C.
June 2023
Another wonderful visit! The host kindly canceled the reservation I had but couldn't make, so we finally made it out a few days later. Great communication, the place is always clean and safe, and the dogs have a wonderful time every time we visit. We'll keep coming back ๐
55This was our first sniff spot and it was absolutely the best! Our dog had the best time. I have never seen him so happy and carefree thank you David! Zack H.
Zack H.
June 2023
This was our first sniff spot and it was absolutely the best! Our dog had the best time. I have never seen him so happy and carefree thank you David!
55I enjoyed taking my dog Mira and my daughter's two dogs to Taylor Pond. They has so much fun.
Lori H.
Lori H.
July 2023
I enjoyed taking my dog Mira and my daughter's two dogs to Taylor Pond. They has so much fun.
How do Chula Vista'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 Chula Vista 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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