55Such a great spot for our explorer pup! She loved the trails and the water stations to quench her thirst. Great comms and the map of the site was super helpful too. Looking forward to our return visit!Karen L.
Karen L.
June 2023
Such a great spot for our explorer pup! She loved the trails and the water stations to quench her thirst. Great comms and the map of the site was super helpful too. Looking forward to our return visit!
55We had our first sniffspot visit today and wow. Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful property with us. it was such a relaxing time not having to worry about other people and dogs. thank you again heather u.
heather u.
April 2023
We had our first sniffspot visit today and wow. Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful property with us. it was such a relaxing time not having to worry about other people and dogs. thank you again
55It was fun exploring the wooded trails! Lovely spot. Kept my dog on a leash, but I could see taking a dog off leash if recall is fairly good.Catherine J.
Catherine J.
April 2023
It was fun exploring the wooded trails! Lovely spot. Kept my dog on a leash, but I could see taking a dog off leash if recall is fairly good.
55We went again and our dog did find one of the openings in the gate. So just a confirmation for other dog owners that the spot is mostly, but not all fenced.Kimberly H.
Kimberly H.
December 2022
We went again and our dog did find one of the openings in the gate. So just a confirmation for other dog owners that the spot is mostly, but not all fenced.
55I booked two hours for my pups, but in reality, one hour was more than sufficient to wear them out! They had a blast running through the trails. Follow the additional directions provided in the booking details and you'll find it just fine. We'll definitely be back to this spot!!Lindsay F.
Lindsay F.
December 2022
I booked two hours for my pups, but in reality, one hour was more than sufficient to wear them out! They had a blast running through the trails. Follow the additional directions provided in the booking details and you'll find it just fine. We'll definitely be back to this spot!!
55Fabulous place. We were visiting the area from BC Canada. Our 2 Australian Shepherds. Had a great time exploring and were so happy and content after an hour. Thank you for sharing a wonderful space that was a safe place for our reactive girl. Alison L.
Alison L.
December 2022
Fabulous place. We were visiting the area from BC Canada. Our 2 Australian Shepherds. Had a great time exploring and were so happy and content after an hour. Thank you for sharing a wonderful space that was a safe place for our reactive girl.
55Great place for a walk with my dog. We had so much fun exploring. FYI you need to park within the gate. That was not clear to us but we figured it out quickly. Don't use GPS directions. Wonderful, clean and quiet trails. I look forward to visiting again.Tanya S.
Tanya S.
December 2022
Great place for a walk with my dog. We had so much fun exploring. FYI you need to park within the gate. That was not clear to us but we figured it out quickly. Don't use GPS directions. Wonderful, clean and quiet trails. I look forward to visiting again.
55Our trip to the Woods of Spadoni Hill was incredible! My pup had an absolute blast running through the trails off-leash! Paul was communicative and confirmed our visit the morning of! We will be back! Emma P.
Emma P.
December 2022
Our trip to the Woods of Spadoni Hill was incredible! My pup had an absolute blast running through the trails off-leash! Paul was communicative and confirmed our visit the morning of! We will be back!
55Paul is really helpful and accommodating. We were running a little late and also had to walk up the short hill to the Sniffspot because of the ice, and Paul added a half hour to our time slot to make up for the delays. The woods are lovely and peaceful, and I especially like the little trails.
We did run into three friendly walkers (neighbors?), but they didn't have any dogs and weren't at all bothered by mine.
It's also very nice to be able park inside the gate.Heidi S.
Heidi S.
December 2022
Paul is really helpful and accommodating. We were running a little late and also had to walk up the short hill to the Sniffspot because of the ice, and Paul added a half hour to our time slot to make up for the delays. The woods are lovely and peaceful, and I especially like the little trails.
We did run into three friendly walkers (neighbors?), but they didn't have any dogs and weren't at all bothered by mine.
It's also very nice to be able park inside the gate.
55This was a lovely outing and the dogs had a blast! You definitely need decent recall because while the woods mostly create a barrier, there are places to go where you’re not supposed to. Pretty sure I saw my fast dog make a loop around the road in the distance on her way back to me. It’s not a busy road though so I wasn’t stressed. Will def be back.Jo B.
Jo B.
December 2022
This was a lovely outing and the dogs had a blast! You definitely need decent recall because while the woods mostly create a barrier, there are places to go where you’re not supposed to. Pretty sure I saw my fast dog make a loop around the road in the distance on her way back to me. It’s not a busy road though so I wasn’t stressed. Will def be back.
55We went today to the property and we had a lot of fun! We went with my brother and his family. We have two dogs and they have one dog and a foster dog who they aren’t able to take to public dog parks due to liabilities. One of ours is a five months old spunky puppy and is learning to be social, this was perfect for all of them! The kids ran, the dogs ran, they all played! We didn’t have any issues with the dogs going out of the area and they roamed around together. It’s nice to allow them off leash to play in the woods and explore. There was a gallon of water and a bowl, picnic tables, chairs, and a garbage. We brought water for the dogs just in case, they did need it when we weren’t near the provided water because they were playing so hard! Being a towel to wipe the dogs (and kids) off of you don’t want your car dirty! Also wear shoes you can get wet and don’t mind if you encounter some mud! An hour was perfect as the dogs were tired! They have all slept the rest of the day! We hope to make this a weekly play day! So happy to have found this place! Amber M.
Amber M.
January 2023
We went today to the property and we had a lot of fun! We went with my brother and his family. We have two dogs and they have one dog and a foster dog who they aren’t able to take to public dog parks due to liabilities. One of ours is a five months old spunky puppy and is learning to be social, this was perfect for all of them! The kids ran, the dogs ran, they all played! We didn’t have any issues with the dogs going out of the area and they roamed around together. It’s nice to allow them off leash to play in the woods and explore. There was a gallon of water and a bowl, picnic tables, chairs, and a garbage. We brought water for the dogs just in case, they did need it when we weren’t near the provided water because they were playing so hard! Being a towel to wipe the dogs (and kids) off of you don’t want your car dirty! Also wear shoes you can get wet and don’t mind if you encounter some mud! An hour was perfect as the dogs were tired! They have all slept the rest of the day! We hope to make this a weekly play day! So happy to have found this place!
55I can not recommend this spot enough. Our 2 dogs, German Shepherds had so much fun running off leash, exploring this property, and replying to all the other messages left behind by previous visitors. I love that there are no other visitors that normally cause a reaction in the oldest dog. When visiting please make note of the directions provided by Paul. Google maps does not take you to the right location but we were set knowing this ahead of time. We will be back. Thank you Paul.Jamie D.
Jamie D.
January 2023
I can not recommend this spot enough. Our 2 dogs, German Shepherds had so much fun running off leash, exploring this property, and replying to all the other messages left behind by previous visitors. I love that there are no other visitors that normally cause a reaction in the oldest dog. When visiting please make note of the directions provided by Paul. Google maps does not take you to the right location but we were set knowing this ahead of time. We will be back. Thank you Paul.
55Beautiful property that my dogs loved running around! Especially nice that we could pull into the sniff spot and close the gate before unloading the dogs. Easy to walk wide, main path with intersecting smaller trails on the side. Not completely fenced, but borders are marked and there didn’t seem to be any large roads nearby, so with recall I felt like it was safe for my dogs to run ahead and explore. Very fun hour for both humans and dogs. Wish we lived closer so we could visit more frequently!Sherry H.
Sherry H.
January 2023
Beautiful property that my dogs loved running around! Especially nice that we could pull into the sniff spot and close the gate before unloading the dogs. Easy to walk wide, main path with intersecting smaller trails on the side. Not completely fenced, but borders are marked and there didn’t seem to be any large roads nearby, so with recall I felt like it was safe for my dogs to run ahead and explore. Very fun hour for both humans and dogs. Wish we lived closer so we could visit more frequently!
55Lovely wooded spot with lots of great smells and obstacles for nosy dogs! It is not "fully fenced" but the understory and distance from surrounding properties is sufficient to contain bonded pups. We had a blast! Will return.Franki T.
Franki T.
January 2023
Lovely wooded spot with lots of great smells and obstacles for nosy dogs! It is not "fully fenced" but the understory and distance from surrounding properties is sufficient to contain bonded pups. We had a blast! Will return.
55This spot is truly in incredible! So many trails and spots for the dogs to sniff, I really enjoyed that you drive into the Sniffspot itself! The dogs had a really great time! Thank you for providing this space amber m.
amber m.
January 2023
This spot is truly in incredible! So many trails and spots for the dogs to sniff, I really enjoyed that you drive into the Sniffspot itself! The dogs had a really great time! Thank you for providing this space
55Dogs loved it! Muddy in spots so bring some appropriate footwear. Nice little trails for the dogs to run through. We will be back for sure.Illyana L.
Illyana L.
January 2023
Dogs loved it! Muddy in spots so bring some appropriate footwear. Nice little trails for the dogs to run through. We will be back for sure.
55Went for the first time today with our lab puppy! He loved it, great walking trails! He enjoyed exploring and being able to wander! We will be back! Shelby P.
Shelby P.
January 2023
Went for the first time today with our lab puppy! He loved it, great walking trails! He enjoyed exploring and being able to wander! We will be back!
55Paul is such a gracious host and communicative. We were initially lost (GPS issue) but eventually found the spot. It’s a beautiful area to take your dog walking, practice recall. I highly recommend- especially for those in the Tacoma area (20 min) and looking for some off leash experience. Kate T.
Kate T.
June 2021
Paul is such a gracious host and communicative. We were initially lost (GPS issue) but eventually found the spot. It’s a beautiful area to take your dog walking, practice recall. I highly recommend- especially for those in the Tacoma area (20 min) and looking for some off leash experience.
55Very pretty property. Dogs had a blast running and exploring on the trails. Please note that the “get directions” button lead me to the wrong area. You need to get to where 86th Ave NW & Ray Nash Dr NW intersect. Then follow 86th to the end and you’ll be there!Suzan O.
Suzan O.
November 2022
Very pretty property. Dogs had a blast running and exploring on the trails. Please note that the “get directions” button lead me to the wrong area. You need to get to where 86th Ave NW & Ray Nash Dr NW intersect. Then follow 86th to the end and you’ll be there!
55The property was so pretty and they were both so nice! Our dogs had so much fun. We even got to meet all the animals on the property, our 8 year old is already planning his next visit 😂 we’ll definitely be back!Lindsey W.
Lindsey W.
February 2022
The property was so pretty and they were both so nice! Our dogs had so much fun. We even got to meet all the animals on the property, our 8 year old is already planning his next visit 😂 we’ll definitely be back!
How do Federal Way'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 Federal Way 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.
How much do Sniffspot hiking trails cost?
Dog hiking trails in the Federal Way area range from $4.0 and $4.0. The least expensive dog hiking trail is Small Dog Meetup. The most expensive dog hiking trail is Small Dog Meetup. Each host sets their own price, so you can check the price on the specific Sniffspot dog park listing.
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