55We thoroughly enjoyed our time here! We loved the song lyrics and definitely laughed and played as we were exploring. The trails are to the left of the parking. There is a map of trails hanging on the tree by the bridge near the parking. Thanks for sharing this wonderful space!Alison D.
Alison D.
January 2023
We thoroughly enjoyed our time here! We loved the song lyrics and definitely laughed and played as we were exploring. The trails are to the left of the parking. There is a map of trails hanging on the tree by the bridge near the parking. Thanks for sharing this wonderful space!
55Absolutely beautiful property! It was a wonderful little hike and my dog loved it. Well marked entrance. We felt really safe here. Definitely no cell service but that's fine. We had so much fun and we barely scratched the surface. When we come back, I'll book two hours so we can really get into the forest. Love this spot! Rachel H.
Rachel H.
February 2023
Absolutely beautiful property! It was a wonderful little hike and my dog loved it. Well marked entrance. We felt really safe here. Definitely no cell service but that's fine. We had so much fun and we barely scratched the surface. When we come back, I'll book two hours so we can really get into the forest. Love this spot!
55Amazing spot with trails through the woods. Lots of hills to tire our pup out (and good exercise for us). Fun signs throughout to keep you on the trails. We look forward to returning again soon. BRIAN S.
BRIAN S.
February 2023
Amazing spot with trails through the woods. Lots of hills to tire our pup out (and good exercise for us). Fun signs throughout to keep you on the trails. We look forward to returning again soon.
55Ben’s property is a true dream. I never thought I’d be able to HIKE OFF LEASH with my two crazies. What a breath of fresh air and a blessing. My two big pups have never been able to experience a beautiful forest followed up with a beautiful pasture to fetch in. I’ll be coming back to Ben’s as long as it’s available 🥰❤️🔥Tara K.
Tara K.
March 2023
Ben’s property is a true dream. I never thought I’d be able to HIKE OFF LEASH with my two crazies. What a breath of fresh air and a blessing. My two big pups have never been able to experience a beautiful forest followed up with a beautiful pasture to fetch in. I’ll be coming back to Ben’s as long as it’s available 🥰❤️🔥
55This spot is great! Lots of space for the pup to run around and for the humans to get a small hike in. Trails are paved, but for comfort you'll want to wear good shoes and long pants. Parking was easy enough to find. The only thing we didn't realize was that there wouldn't be any trash facilities at the entrance/exit (we thought "pack away your own trash" meant just don't leave it in the park)...so you may want to either 1) bring some container/tupperware to trap any baggie smells or 2) pull off at Lord Hill Espresso to use their dumpster and get a drive-thru coffee like we did 🙂 Overall an awesome time!Ara M.
Ara M.
March 2023
This spot is great! Lots of space for the pup to run around and for the humans to get a small hike in. Trails are paved, but for comfort you'll want to wear good shoes and long pants. Parking was easy enough to find. The only thing we didn't realize was that there wouldn't be any trash facilities at the entrance/exit (we thought "pack away your own trash" meant just don't leave it in the park)...so you may want to either 1) bring some container/tupperware to trap any baggie smells or 2) pull off at Lord Hill Espresso to use their dumpster and get a drive-thru coffee like we did 🙂 Overall an awesome time!
55This was a first visit for us and what a wonderful spot it is! Lots of hills to climb, which we love. Peaceful - just the sounds of running water and birds. Enjoyed all the fun signs. We will schedule for 2 hours next time so we can really explore all that the property offers!June M.
June M.
March 2023
This was a first visit for us and what a wonderful spot it is! Lots of hills to climb, which we love. Peaceful - just the sounds of running water and birds. Enjoyed all the fun signs. We will schedule for 2 hours next time so we can really explore all that the property offers!
55Another lovely day at the trail full of zoomies, sniffing, and sending pee-mail. Can't wait to experience it further into spring. The trail is always in good condition, well maintained, and hardly any mud. I was able to wear my normal shoes. I recommend bringing trail markers to help you find the way back to the exit trail. It's easy to get turned around your first couple times. Nikki B.
Nikki B.
March 2023
Another lovely day at the trail full of zoomies, sniffing, and sending pee-mail. Can't wait to experience it further into spring. The trail is always in good condition, well maintained, and hardly any mud. I was able to wear my normal shoes. I recommend bringing trail markers to help you find the way back to the exit trail. It's easy to get turned around your first couple times.
55Im not sure who enjoyed the hike more. Me or the dogs!!
Bens slice of heaven is seriously such a beautiful land! The mossy Maples are very old growth. I loved seeing the native plants peeking up from the ground. Bleeding Hearts, Nettle and various ground covers. The trail is easy to see and a wet map was available to guide us up the trails. Our dogs played in dried leaves, dug a small holes smelling something. We stopped on the trail for a picnic as it was sunny and 60 * . For our dogs being reactive and not knowing what laid ahead and around corners- we kept them on long lines. There was a small cabin iff the side if one trail. So I expect one day people could be in it ? Unless its the owners or something. So again for reactive dogs… I read another review that mention “ cliffs” and worried their dog could have fallen. We only saw a steep gully that runs through the woods. I think any dog would’ve easily managed going down and back up. Ours attempted several times because they could hear the creek & really wanted water. So pack some up as the hike is steep and long. Perfect for all of us. One part of our journey we were so very excited to hear the Owls ! Its a very active time of year for them. So on 3 different times those Owls were doing spring things!!Shelly G.
Shelly G.
March 2023
Im not sure who enjoyed the hike more. Me or the dogs!!
Bens slice of heaven is seriously such a beautiful land! The mossy Maples are very old growth. I loved seeing the native plants peeking up from the ground. Bleeding Hearts, Nettle and various ground covers. The trail is easy to see and a wet map was available to guide us up the trails. Our dogs played in dried leaves, dug a small holes smelling something. We stopped on the trail for a picnic as it was sunny and 60 * . For our dogs being reactive and not knowing what laid ahead and around corners- we kept them on long lines. There was a small cabin iff the side if one trail. So I expect one day people could be in it ? Unless its the owners or something. So again for reactive dogs… I read another review that mention “ cliffs” and worried their dog could have fallen. We only saw a steep gully that runs through the woods. I think any dog would’ve easily managed going down and back up. Ours attempted several times because they could hear the creek & really wanted water. So pack some up as the hike is steep and long. Perfect for all of us. One part of our journey we were so very excited to hear the Owls ! Its a very active time of year for them. So on 3 different times those Owls were doing spring things!!
55Well, wow. We have been to a few Sniffspots in the greater Seattle area and this is by far the most beautiful one that we have been to. Rusko had a great time exploring and running up and down the hills and trails. He is tired, which is saying something. As a human, I also had a wonderful time taking in the old-growth trees, ferns, moss, and overall beautiful scenery, while also getting a workout at the same time. This is the only Sniffspot we've been to where I took more pictures of the scenery than my actual dog.
As others have mentioned, the trails are clean, extremely well-maintained, and easy to navigate. I was truly impressed. Thank you, Ben, for being so accommodating, maintaining the trails, and sharing your wonderful space with everyone. Kim L.
Kim L.
March 2023
Well, wow. We have been to a few Sniffspots in the greater Seattle area and this is by far the most beautiful one that we have been to. Rusko had a great time exploring and running up and down the hills and trails. He is tired, which is saying something. As a human, I also had a wonderful time taking in the old-growth trees, ferns, moss, and overall beautiful scenery, while also getting a workout at the same time. This is the only Sniffspot we've been to where I took more pictures of the scenery than my actual dog.
As others have mentioned, the trails are clean, extremely well-maintained, and easy to navigate. I was truly impressed. Thank you, Ben, for being so accommodating, maintaining the trails, and sharing your wonderful space with everyone.
55My dogs had the best time! They love chasing each other and exploring. This spot offered them both. Owner was so amazing & helpful making sure something I lost was returned to me. Lauren R.
Lauren R.
March 2023
My dogs had the best time! They love chasing each other and exploring. This spot offered them both. Owner was so amazing & helpful making sure something I lost was returned to me.
55This was our first time at this Sniffspot, and it was so relaxing here! The trails are lovely and well-signed, and we even laid in the grass in the meadow for awhile, just enjoying the quiet. Can’t wait to come back for another visit!Amy S.
Amy S.
April 2023
This was our first time at this Sniffspot, and it was so relaxing here! The trails are lovely and well-signed, and we even laid in the grass in the meadow for awhile, just enjoying the quiet. Can’t wait to come back for another visit!
55This is absolutely a wonderful spot to explore. Trails are well marked, wide and easy to follow. My pups had a blast exploring and since it was raining the mini creek/runoff water by entrance made for some water fun for one of my pups who loves water. Jen J.
Jen J.
April 2023
This is absolutely a wonderful spot to explore. Trails are well marked, wide and easy to follow. My pups had a blast exploring and since it was raining the mini creek/runoff water by entrance made for some water fun for one of my pups who loves water.
55This was our first time using sniffspot and Ben's property couldn't have been more perfect and is stunningly beautiful. The trails are very well maintained and you could spend hours and hours walking around. Our pups had an absolute blast and are VERY tired after a couple hours. We will most definitely be going back. Thank you Ben for making your property available.Lindsay S.
Lindsay S.
April 2023
This was our first time using sniffspot and Ben's property couldn't have been more perfect and is stunningly beautiful. The trails are very well maintained and you could spend hours and hours walking around. Our pups had an absolute blast and are VERY tired after a couple hours. We will most definitely be going back. Thank you Ben for making your property available.
55Beautiful woodland trails with easy access and lots to explore. We loved exploring this spot with lots of trails to loop around and enjoy. Plenty of shady spots on hot days just bring extra water. Thanks to Ben for the amazing work he’s put into the trails and maintenance. It’s a little hidden piece of heaven on earth for pups and people. Evangelynn H.
Evangelynn H.
May 2023
Beautiful woodland trails with easy access and lots to explore. We loved exploring this spot with lots of trails to loop around and enjoy. Plenty of shady spots on hot days just bring extra water. Thanks to Ben for the amazing work he’s put into the trails and maintenance. It’s a little hidden piece of heaven on earth for pups and people.
55Beautiful sniffspot that I will surely be sharing with friends and clients. Area is open, clean and trails were safe with helpful signs so you knew you were still on the property :)Kimberlee S.
Kimberlee S.
June 2023
Beautiful sniffspot that I will surely be sharing with friends and clients. Area is open, clean and trails were safe with helpful signs so you knew you were still on the property :)
55We had such a great visit today- easy location to find, lots of trails to explore and enjoyed the signs along the way reassuring we were not lost!
We wondered multiple trails afraid of getting lost and pleasantly surprised to find ourselves coming out to a main trail every time.
Just enough sun and shade made for nice walking and liked the transition from grassy to dirt to gravel trails, all kept up and made for easy accessibility. Some beautiful trees and stumps as well as a friendly gnome!
We will definitely be back- thank you!Stacy B.
Stacy B.
July 2023
We had such a great visit today- easy location to find, lots of trails to explore and enjoyed the signs along the way reassuring we were not lost!
We wondered multiple trails afraid of getting lost and pleasantly surprised to find ourselves coming out to a main trail every time.
Just enough sun and shade made for nice walking and liked the transition from grassy to dirt to gravel trails, all kept up and made for easy accessibility. Some beautiful trees and stumps as well as a friendly gnome!
We will definitely be back- thank you!
55This is a beautiful, well-maintained spot, and I'd highly recommend it. I should mention for those whose dogs are scared of engine noises (as mine is) that someone near the house fired up an ATV while we were there today, which meant that we had to cut our visit short by 30 minutes. But I've visited this spot several times before and have never encountered ATV noise before, so perhaps this isn't a frequent occurrence. This is still one of my favorite Sniffspots!Sara E.
Sara E.
July 2023
This is a beautiful, well-maintained spot, and I'd highly recommend it. I should mention for those whose dogs are scared of engine noises (as mine is) that someone near the house fired up an ATV while we were there today, which meant that we had to cut our visit short by 30 minutes. But I've visited this spot several times before and have never encountered ATV noise before, so perhaps this isn't a frequent occurrence. This is still one of my favorite Sniffspots!
How do Indianola'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 Indianola 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.