55Super fun spot—great trails, clear signage, and the lookout loop had a gorgeous view. Pretty muddy, but not a problem with the right shoes! Mikayla M.
Mikayla M.
January 2024
Super fun spot—great trails, clear signage, and the lookout loop had a gorgeous view. Pretty muddy, but not a problem with the right shoes!
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55Such an amazing spot for my reactive dog who does great off leash!! She had so much fun. The trails were steep and allowed me to get my heart pumping too :) wear shoes that you don’t mind getting muddy. Best spot I’ve been to so far, I’ll be back!Nicole S.
Nicole S.
January 2024
Such an amazing spot for my reactive dog who does great off leash!! She had so much fun. The trails were steep and allowed me to get my heart pumping too :) wear shoes that you don’t mind getting muddy. Best spot I’ve been to so far, I’ll be back!
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55Got to love a beautiful spot, reasonably priced, and close to the city! I’m so grateful you are sharing your beautiful land with others. Would be so happy to come back soon!!Chloe N.
Chloe N.
February 2023
Got to love a beautiful spot, reasonably priced, and close to the city! I’m so grateful you are sharing your beautiful land with others. Would be so happy to come back soon!!
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55Our dogs had so much fun here. Definitely muddy and steep so was happy we wore boots. would avoid red “Greek” trail if you have any mobility issues. We loved all 3 trails. Great upkeep. Thank you for sharing your property with us!becca n.
becca n.
February 2024
Our dogs had so much fun here. Definitely muddy and steep so was happy we wore boots. would avoid red “Greek” trail if you have any mobility issues. We loved all 3 trails. Great upkeep. Thank you for sharing your property with us!
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55This is now one of our top Sniffspots in the area. Exactly as described and well maintained trails. The view of Mt. St. Helens was breathtaking! My Great Dane, Zephary, is still working on his recall, and this was a great place to train/practice. He had a blast and exhausted a bunch of energy. We will definitely be back again. Jacqui M.
Jacqui M.
February 2024
This is now one of our top Sniffspots in the area. Exactly as described and well maintained trails. The view of Mt. St. Helens was breathtaking! My Great Dane, Zephary, is still working on his recall, and this was a great place to train/practice. He had a blast and exhausted a bunch of energy. We will definitely be back again.
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55Our second time here! A little muddy on those hills. But that’s okay, we love our cardio and It’s winter in the PNW. Thanks for having us and helping us get some energy out. Bobbi Jo R.
Bobbi Jo R.
February 2024
Our second time here! A little muddy on those hills. But that’s okay, we love our cardio and It’s winter in the PNW. Thanks for having us and helping us get some energy out.
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55Magical and serene. I recommend for any dogs who are anxious and have reactive behaviors. Amazing getaway for some much needed decompression. The best spot ❤️Jessica R.
Jessica R.
February 2024
Magical and serene. I recommend for any dogs who are anxious and have reactive behaviors. Amazing getaway for some much needed decompression. The best spot ❤️
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55This location was everything we could have asked for and more. My dogs loved having all the space to run, sniff, and explore.
Rainy season meant a lot of mud but the host has done a great job putting out sawdust and logs to make walking through the mud easier and safer Sarah M.
Sarah M.
February 2024
This location was everything we could have asked for and more. My dogs loved having all the space to run, sniff, and explore.
Rainy season meant a lot of mud but the host has done a great job putting out sawdust and logs to make walking through the mud easier and safer
Sapphire Point Private Dog Park In NW Portland | Sniffspot
55Great spot, mud and all, but every place is muddy right now! My dog and I explored the three trails and appreciated that they were well marked and cleared of tree debris. The woods are lovely and there are a couple of sitting/viewing areas. Thanks for making this nice spot available.Andrea C.
Andrea C.
February 2024
Great spot, mud and all, but every place is muddy right now! My dog and I explored the three trails and appreciated that they were well marked and cleared of tree debris. The woods are lovely and there are a couple of sitting/viewing areas. Thanks for making this nice spot available.
Sapphire Point Private Dog Park In NW Portland | Sniffspot
55Great sniff spot! I was thrilled to find a spot that was fairly close in to the city, but was in nature. We had a great time exploring the trails. It was the perfect quiet spot for my reactive doggie to get to explore and have fun. We would love to return!Dana D.
Dana D.
February 2024
Great sniff spot! I was thrilled to find a spot that was fairly close in to the city, but was in nature. We had a great time exploring the trails. It was the perfect quiet spot for my reactive doggie to get to explore and have fun. We would love to return!
Sapphire Point Private Dog Park In NW Portland | Sniffspot
55Thank you for sharing your amazing place with us. I don’t we had ever seen our dog ever have so much fun. I need an extra star to rate this spot. Thanks again! Daniel T.
Daniel T.
February 2024
Thank you for sharing your amazing place with us. I don’t we had ever seen our dog ever have so much fun. I need an extra star to rate this spot. Thanks again!
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55Dogs loved it and it's a beautiful spot.Andrew P.
Andrew P.
October 2024
Dogs loved it and it's a beautiful spot.
How do Forest Grove'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 Forest Grove 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.