55Make sure you bring bug spray! Lots of mosquitoes. Facility is well-maintained. Friendly homeowners. Great for dogs who can be on/off leash. I will be back. Laurel N.
Laurel N.
October 2022
Make sure you bring bug spray! Lots of mosquitoes. Facility is well-maintained. Friendly homeowners. Great for dogs who can be on/off leash. I will be back.
55My dog loved this spot!! It was our first Sniffspot experience, and it was definitely a great one!! So many spots to sniff and explore. I loved the full and partial fence options so I could let my dog run completely free and on his long line (as we are still working on recall)! The bugs weren’t too bad, but it’s beautiful land, not much you can do when you’re out in nature. Wonderful host, wonderful spot! Thanks so much!Taylor G.
Taylor G.
November 2022
My dog loved this spot!! It was our first Sniffspot experience, and it was definitely a great one!! So many spots to sniff and explore. I loved the full and partial fence options so I could let my dog run completely free and on his long line (as we are still working on recall)! The bugs weren’t too bad, but it’s beautiful land, not much you can do when you’re out in nature. Wonderful host, wonderful spot! Thanks so much!
55Wonderful location with very gracious hosts. They have a great setup to make it an easy worry free play session. Their dogs were in the house and barked but were not obnoxious or a distraction.Eric W.
Eric W.
December 2022
Wonderful location with very gracious hosts. They have a great setup to make it an easy worry free play session. Their dogs were in the house and barked but were not obnoxious or a distraction.
55Best sniffspot yet!!! So quiet and so peaceful!!My dog enjoyed exploring and roaming all the 5 acres. There were no mosquitos. The orange trees on property were bearing fruit and they were delicious! A real taste of Florida. I will be back for sure.Stephanie P.
Stephanie P.
December 2022
Best sniffspot yet!!! So quiet and so peaceful!!My dog enjoyed exploring and roaming all the 5 acres. There were no mosquitos. The orange trees on property were bearing fruit and they were delicious! A real taste of Florida. I will be back for sure.
55Amazing Sniff Spot! Backs up to a beautiful natural area, and my dog who’s an avid squirrel and bird lover is endlessly entertained. Plenty of space for his zoomies! He’s an escape artist, but any areas in the fence with holes have materials to cover them up so I have had no issues with him here. Hard to believe this spots in town- it’s a hidden gem. Keara L.
Keara L.
March 2023
Amazing Sniff Spot! Backs up to a beautiful natural area, and my dog who’s an avid squirrel and bird lover is endlessly entertained. Plenty of space for his zoomies! He’s an escape artist, but any areas in the fence with holes have materials to cover them up so I have had no issues with him here. Hard to believe this spots in town- it’s a hidden gem.
55Very spacious place, great little back area to explore. Everything we needed was there and we were given very detailed instructions on how to get there. Julian had so much fun, we’ll definitely be coming back. Natalie S.
Natalie S.
April 2023
Very spacious place, great little back area to explore. Everything we needed was there and we were given very detailed instructions on how to get there. Julian had so much fun, we’ll definitely be coming back.
How do Gainesville'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 Gainesville 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.