55This was our very first ever visit to a Sniffspot location, and we really enjoyed it! This spot is conveniently located, yet quiet and peaceful. We spent most of the time in the shaded, wooded, fenced-in area where our dog had the best time chasing her ball and running free on the trails. The hosts did a great job communicating with us ahead of the visit to provide information and answer our questions. We really appreciate the hosts sharing this special property as a Sniffspot, and we'll look forward to future visits!Karin S.
Karin S.
October 2024
This was our very first ever visit to a Sniffspot location, and we really enjoyed it! This spot is conveniently located, yet quiet and peaceful. We spent most of the time in the shaded, wooded, fenced-in area where our dog had the best time chasing her ball and running free on the trails. The hosts did a great job communicating with us ahead of the visit to provide information and answer our questions. We really appreciate the hosts sharing this special property as a Sniffspot, and we'll look forward to future visits!
55A wonderful place to let you dog sniff and explore. The livestock on the property allowed my pup to experience new species in a safe and structured way! We will be returning!Ashley K.
Ashley K.
October 2024
A wonderful place to let you dog sniff and explore. The livestock on the property allowed my pup to experience new species in a safe and structured way! We will be returning!
55What a beautiful property! Our dog Junebug was a happy girl running free, tracking scents and doing a few zoomies! We enjoyed walking the trails and woods and peeking at the goats and rabbit!! We will definitely be back! Jayme C.
Jayme C.
October 2024
What a beautiful property! Our dog Junebug was a happy girl running free, tracking scents and doing a few zoomies! We enjoyed walking the trails and woods and peeking at the goats and rabbit!! We will definitely be back!
55Our dog had a blast! Trails were well marked, fence was secure, and had no issues with the livestock (they were easy to avoid), we are looking forward to returning!Nicole S.
Nicole S.
October 2024
Our dog had a blast! Trails were well marked, fence was secure, and had no issues with the livestock (they were easy to avoid), we are looking forward to returning!
55We had so much fun! It reminded me of walking through Umstead, but off leash! The trees were beautiful and my dogs loved getting to run free and explore. We also went on a leashed walk through the additional unfenced area. There are cute maps provided, and the property was easy to navigate. Thanks for having us! Caroline L.
Caroline L.
November 2024
We had so much fun! It reminded me of walking through Umstead, but off leash! The trees were beautiful and my dogs loved getting to run free and explore. We also went on a leashed walk through the additional unfenced area. There are cute maps provided, and the property was easy to navigate. Thanks for having us!
55This is a great spot whether your dog does good on or off leash! At first we were a little confused with where their land started and ended but once you find the path it makes more sense. Thanks for sharing your land! :) Kelly W.
Kelly W.
October 2022
This is a great spot whether your dog does good on or off leash! At first we were a little confused with where their land started and ended but once you find the path it makes more sense. Thanks for sharing your land! :)
55Very open and clearly marked trails, and some fun stuff to do for the humans too, highly recommend if your dog needs space to roam and run free.John B.
John B.
October 2022
Very open and clearly marked trails, and some fun stuff to do for the humans too, highly recommend if your dog needs space to roam and run free.
55My two Aussies and I had a great time! It was secluded and quiet. I had a hard time finding the gravel road and Anna came out to show me. The trail from the parking to the wide open area was very obviously which was very helpful since it’s in the woods and everything can look the same. There were activities for people to do which was nice. My Aussies practiced jumping through the tire swing. I would definitely recommend! Also note to mention- Anna was super nice and extended my time because of issues finding the road!Molly V.
Molly V.
October 2022
My two Aussies and I had a great time! It was secluded and quiet. I had a hard time finding the gravel road and Anna came out to show me. The trail from the parking to the wide open area was very obviously which was very helpful since it’s in the woods and everything can look the same. There were activities for people to do which was nice. My Aussies practiced jumping through the tire swing. I would definitely recommend! Also note to mention- Anna was super nice and extended my time because of issues finding the road!
55We had a great time here! So much so that we extended our hour into two. The pups played an epic game of tag, found lots to smell, and a creek to splash in. Anna was prompt to respond and very helpful.Emily B.
Emily B.
December 2022
We had a great time here! So much so that we extended our hour into two. The pups played an epic game of tag, found lots to smell, and a creek to splash in. Anna was prompt to respond and very helpful.
55This is such a wonderful spot! Lots of clean, safe space for dogs to run and play. Our dogs had so much fun splashing around and running in the creek. I’d recommend bringing towels to dry off your pups. The trail is well marked and easy to follow. We would 100% recommend this property and are so grateful that the property owners have chosen to open this beautiful area to sniffspot. Our dogs left extremely happy and exhausted! Anna was quick and easy to communicate with. We did encounter an off leash neighborhood dog on the shared road near the entrance when we parked. It was curious and watched us for awhile, but kept its distance. It ran back home after a few minutes and we did not have any issues. I only mention this because if you have a reactive dog, seeing a lone off leash dog could be stressful. It did not bother our dogs or us at all. We did wait for it to leave before taking our dogs out. This cut into our time a little, but Anna was really wonderful about holding the spot for us so we could get our full hour in. We will definitely be back! Wes & Devin K.
Wes & Devin K.
January 2023
This is such a wonderful spot! Lots of clean, safe space for dogs to run and play. Our dogs had so much fun splashing around and running in the creek. I’d recommend bringing towels to dry off your pups. The trail is well marked and easy to follow. We would 100% recommend this property and are so grateful that the property owners have chosen to open this beautiful area to sniffspot. Our dogs left extremely happy and exhausted! Anna was quick and easy to communicate with. We did encounter an off leash neighborhood dog on the shared road near the entrance when we parked. It was curious and watched us for awhile, but kept its distance. It ran back home after a few minutes and we did not have any issues. I only mention this because if you have a reactive dog, seeing a lone off leash dog could be stressful. It did not bother our dogs or us at all. We did wait for it to leave before taking our dogs out. This cut into our time a little, but Anna was really wonderful about holding the spot for us so we could get our full hour in. We will definitely be back!
55This spot is awesome for anyone who loves walking trails but just can’t enjoy the beautiful mountains and parks of NC with their reactive dog. Lots of fun stuff to sniff and the trail is plenty long enough. We had a great time!Emily G.
Emily G.
January 2023
This spot is awesome for anyone who loves walking trails but just can’t enjoy the beautiful mountains and parks of NC with their reactive dog. Lots of fun stuff to sniff and the trail is plenty long enough. We had a great time!
55This was a great spot for my pup to frolic. The trails are marked with string which makes them easy to find. I initially had some trouble understanding the entrance, but basically you just park at the very beginning of the gravel road close to the main road, and then walk up. A great spot if you have a pup who lose to run, bu thas a good recallalison k.
alison k.
January 2023
This was a great spot for my pup to frolic. The trails are marked with string which makes them easy to find. I initially had some trouble understanding the entrance, but basically you just park at the very beginning of the gravel road close to the main road, and then walk up. A great spot if you have a pup who lose to run, bu thas a good recall
55This is exactly what we were looking for! My family had a great time hiking and playing on the zip line, swings and slack line. My pup loved splashing in the creek and running at top speed to his heart’s content. He’s a high energy spirit who is finally resting quietly. We’ll be back again and again! Jennifer H.
Jennifer H.
January 2023
This is exactly what we were looking for! My family had a great time hiking and playing on the zip line, swings and slack line. My pup loved splashing in the creek and running at top speed to his heart’s content. He’s a high energy spirit who is finally resting quietly. We’ll be back again and again!
55Our visit was spectacular! Everything we could have hoped for. We have been looking for a place in the woods for our dog to run around…we will look no further! We will be back! Thank you for letting us enjoy you beautiful property today. :)Kristin l.
Kristin l.
March 2023
Our visit was spectacular! Everything we could have hoped for. We have been looking for a place in the woods for our dog to run around…we will look no further! We will be back! Thank you for letting us enjoy you beautiful property today. :)
55We had a wonderful time! It is important to me that my dogs are able to spend time off-leash in nature, and this was a wonderful place to do that. We also had fun using the slack line and tire swing! It took us a few minutes to figure out where to park and how to find the trail. But once we were there, we had a lot of fun. We will be back!Harvest M.
Harvest M.
March 2023
We had a wonderful time! It is important to me that my dogs are able to spend time off-leash in nature, and this was a wonderful place to do that. We also had fun using the slack line and tire swing! It took us a few minutes to figure out where to park and how to find the trail. But once we were there, we had a lot of fun. We will be back!
55Anna was incredibly kind and flexible. I was not actually able to find my way to the trailhead and make full use of the Land but at no fault of Anna’s. Hopefully I’m able to come back another time and have an adventure with my pup. Lyndee S.
Lyndee S.
March 2023
Anna was incredibly kind and flexible. I was not actually able to find my way to the trailhead and make full use of the Land but at no fault of Anna’s. Hopefully I’m able to come back another time and have an adventure with my pup.
55Be prepared for lots of spider webs (understandably so)! Besides that, absolutely perfect spot with lots of room for your pup to be a pup! Mercedes M.
Mercedes M.
May 2023
Be prepared for lots of spider webs (understandably so)! Besides that, absolutely perfect spot with lots of room for your pup to be a pup!
55This spot was absolutely amazing and Anna gives great directions. We struggled for about a minute trying to decide which side the entrance to the trail was on, it’s on the opposite side of the gravel road from where you park. The strings show up later so at first follow the decor and beaten down path. It had been raining for almost 2 days when we went and the trail was still in very good condition and not an issue to navigate. Our pups had a great time and we enjoyed the playground too. Highly recommend this spot and we will definitely be back.Amy S.
Amy S.
May 2023
This spot was absolutely amazing and Anna gives great directions. We struggled for about a minute trying to decide which side the entrance to the trail was on, it’s on the opposite side of the gravel road from where you park. The strings show up later so at first follow the decor and beaten down path. It had been raining for almost 2 days when we went and the trail was still in very good condition and not an issue to navigate. Our pups had a great time and we enjoyed the playground too. Highly recommend this spot and we will definitely be back.
How do Durham'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 Durham 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 Durham?
There are 15 dog hiking trails in the Durham area. The most popular dog hiking trail is Country Fun near Brier Creek. You can browse all of our dog hiking trails here.
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.
How much do Sniffspot hiking trails cost?
Dog hiking trails in the Durham area range from $6.0 and $6.0. The least expensive dog hiking trail is Lab Livin. The most expensive dog hiking trail is Lab Livin. Each host sets their own price, so you can check the price on the specific Sniffspot dog park listing.
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