55My dog loved this spot! Parking was clearly marked and there was a sign to indicate where to enter this sniffspot.
There were numerous trails and not entirely clear what led where. We did find that a lot of smaller trails looped back to “main” trail though. We would ocassionally hit property line as there were signs that indicated so.
We didn’t see other people/dogs. We did hear a dog barking the distance, but it never sounded too close. Lots of berries along the way. Most of the trails had some elevation gain so that helped to tire my dog even more (which is great).
Overall, a great spot!Cassandra C.
Cassandra C.
August 2020
My dog loved this spot! Parking was clearly marked and there was a sign to indicate where to enter this sniffspot.
There were numerous trails and not entirely clear what led where. We did find that a lot of smaller trails looped back to “main” trail though. We would ocassionally hit property line as there were signs that indicated so.
We didn’t see other people/dogs. We did hear a dog barking the distance, but it never sounded too close. Lots of berries along the way. Most of the trails had some elevation gain so that helped to tire my dog even more (which is great).
Overall, a great spot!
55Wow! What a wonderful place! This is a new favorite! So much room to walk, hills for exercise, different trails so you don't have to back track to return (except the very last part to the bridge). My 2 dogs had a great time! My small guy, who is a chiweenie, especially appreciated the wide pathways so he didn't have to be carried through tall growth. It was VERY quiet and peaceful. I saw 2 piles of coyote poo, so I'm glad I had my little guy in his Coyote Vest, which he always wears in forests.
Everybody's feedback on how to find the trail after crossing the bridge helped, as well as the good directions that the owner sent to me when I made the reservation. Maybe a sign with an arrow pointing the right direction after crossing the bridge would help those that didn't read the helpful hints. 😉
We will be back! Sandy L.
Sandy L.
September 2020
Wow! What a wonderful place! This is a new favorite! So much room to walk, hills for exercise, different trails so you don't have to back track to return (except the very last part to the bridge). My 2 dogs had a great time! My small guy, who is a chiweenie, especially appreciated the wide pathways so he didn't have to be carried through tall growth. It was VERY quiet and peaceful. I saw 2 piles of coyote poo, so I'm glad I had my little guy in his Coyote Vest, which he always wears in forests.
Everybody's feedback on how to find the trail after crossing the bridge helped, as well as the good directions that the owner sent to me when I made the reservation. Maybe a sign with an arrow pointing the right direction after crossing the bridge would help those that didn't read the helpful hints. 😉
We will be back!
55This my first Sniff Spot and we loved it! The directions for parking were easy to follow and the signs along the trail were appreciated. We got a little turned around at one point, but got back easily. I would recommend wearing hiking gear (hiking boots, long pants). For reactive pups like mine: no people or dogs in sight, one horse was in a fenced area a bit away, a few squirrels on the trail, and a couple of very distant dogs barking. We got to work on recall and loose long leash walking without any interruptions. It was perfect! Athina M.
Athina M.
September 2020
This my first Sniff Spot and we loved it! The directions for parking were easy to follow and the signs along the trail were appreciated. We got a little turned around at one point, but got back easily. I would recommend wearing hiking gear (hiking boots, long pants). For reactive pups like mine: no people or dogs in sight, one horse was in a fenced area a bit away, a few squirrels on the trail, and a couple of very distant dogs barking. We got to work on recall and loose long leash walking without any interruptions. It was perfect!
55Omg! This place is amazing. We had the best time. It’s so beautiful and so many trails to explore. It was easy to get to and perfect for our reactive pups. We didnt see or hear any people or dogs. Will definitely be back!Denise R.
Denise R.
October 2020
Omg! This place is amazing. We had the best time. It’s so beautiful and so many trails to explore. It was easy to get to and perfect for our reactive pups. We didnt see or hear any people or dogs. Will definitely be back!
55Our first sniffspot experience and it was great! Lovely trails and an amazing meadow provide options for however you and your pup want to play. It was a bit muddy after it rained this week, but no more than you'd find on a well-kept hiking trail. A decent pair of boots will be fine. Getting to it was pretty easy and the host gave us brief directions. There was a horse in an adjoining field near where we parked but it was far anough away that our dog didn't notice until we were driving away.
The forest was gorgeous, we took tons of pics of our dog running the trails and chasing falling leaves. Lots of red and gold trees if you want some autumn vibes.CHRISTOPHER S.
CHRISTOPHER S.
October 2020
Our first sniffspot experience and it was great! Lovely trails and an amazing meadow provide options for however you and your pup want to play. It was a bit muddy after it rained this week, but no more than you'd find on a well-kept hiking trail. A decent pair of boots will be fine. Getting to it was pretty easy and the host gave us brief directions. There was a horse in an adjoining field near where we parked but it was far anough away that our dog didn't notice until we were driving away.
The forest was gorgeous, we took tons of pics of our dog running the trails and chasing falling leaves. Lots of red and gold trees if you want some autumn vibes.
55Great info and directions in personal message. Hike was a lot more “up” than I expected, but great for the dogs. Several loops to the trail to provide a varied route. The lyric signs are awesome, as are the few hidden signs here and there. Will definitely come back!Joy A.
Joy A.
October 2020
Great info and directions in personal message. Hike was a lot more “up” than I expected, but great for the dogs. Several loops to the trail to provide a varied route. The lyric signs are awesome, as are the few hidden signs here and there. Will definitely come back!
55Easy to find. The stairway to heaven hill is more like stairway to hello cardio!
Only brought one dog today and he had a blast hunting his way through the woods. Lots of birds and critters in the rain! Erica W.
Erica W.
October 2020
Easy to find. The stairway to heaven hill is more like stairway to hello cardio!
Only brought one dog today and he had a blast hunting his way through the woods. Lots of birds and critters in the rain!
55This is a HIKE! Not advised for those who are out of shape or coming with small children.
The dogs absolutely loved it. A bit muddy, which my dogs promptly rolled in and had the time of their lives doing it lol. I really liked reading the lyrics of stairway to heaven as we climbed further up.
If you and your dog are up for a physical challenge, this one is for you!Callie S.
Callie S.
November 2020
This is a HIKE! Not advised for those who are out of shape or coming with small children.
The dogs absolutely loved it. A bit muddy, which my dogs promptly rolled in and had the time of their lives doing it lol. I really liked reading the lyrics of stairway to heaven as we climbed further up.
If you and your dog are up for a physical challenge, this one is for you!
55Brought my reactive dog here for a little Halloween outing and it was perfect for him. If you have a reactive dog the only place to be wary about the grassy area around the parking spot since you can see the neighboring fields and the road - use your best judgment, I had my dog leashed until we reached the trails.
The trails can get muddy from the morning dew/frost so I'd highly recommend waterproof shoes or else you'll need to really watch where you're stepping. I think there were also a few thorny bushes so make sure to check your dog for any scratches if they like to walk into bushy areas. Other than that the main "trail" is clearly marked with phrases once you find it from the parking spot and there are a ton of small little loops to follow. You don't really need to worry about trespassing - there are "no trespassing" signs when the trail gets close to neighboring properties. Other than that it's pretty much a private hike! Remember to pack out your poop! No trash cans here.
*Important Note*: seems like Google Maps updated where the address goes to so it now goes directly to the Sniffspot owner's home instead of stopping at the mailbox. Keep your eyes peeled for the Sniffspot sign on the tree on your left maybe 100ft before the gate to the owner's home. Kelly L.
Kelly L.
November 2020
Brought my reactive dog here for a little Halloween outing and it was perfect for him. If you have a reactive dog the only place to be wary about the grassy area around the parking spot since you can see the neighboring fields and the road - use your best judgment, I had my dog leashed until we reached the trails.
The trails can get muddy from the morning dew/frost so I'd highly recommend waterproof shoes or else you'll need to really watch where you're stepping. I think there were also a few thorny bushes so make sure to check your dog for any scratches if they like to walk into bushy areas. Other than that the main "trail" is clearly marked with phrases once you find it from the parking spot and there are a ton of small little loops to follow. You don't really need to worry about trespassing - there are "no trespassing" signs when the trail gets close to neighboring properties. Other than that it's pretty much a private hike! Remember to pack out your poop! No trash cans here.
*Important Note*: seems like Google Maps updated where the address goes to so it now goes directly to the Sniffspot owner's home instead of stopping at the mailbox. Keep your eyes peeled for the Sniffspot sign on the tree on your left maybe 100ft before the gate to the owner's home.
55What a great place! A beautiful meadow and creek and then a hike following the signs, then around a few trails and back. Cooper had a wonderful time!
Megan L.
Megan L.
November 2020
What a great place! A beautiful meadow and creek and then a hike following the signs, then around a few trails and back. Cooper had a wonderful time!
55Amazing sniff spot with maintained trail/road to hike. Our pups were in heaven sniffing and running along the trail. They also enjoyed the meadow at the entrance which was perfect for some long distance fetch.
The only cautions for visiting are: dress appropriately for the season, in particular there were a few slippery spots and muddy puddles (November visit). We were happy to wear proper, waterproof footwear.Kristina C.
Kristina C.
November 2020
Amazing sniff spot with maintained trail/road to hike. Our pups were in heaven sniffing and running along the trail. They also enjoyed the meadow at the entrance which was perfect for some long distance fetch.
The only cautions for visiting are: dress appropriately for the season, in particular there were a few slippery spots and muddy puddles (November visit). We were happy to wear proper, waterproof footwear.
55Loved hiking this spot with our reactive dog without the worry! A beautiful piece of land with so much to explore. Like others have said, boots are ideal. Looking forward to stopping back!Mickey B.
Mickey B.
December 2020
Loved hiking this spot with our reactive dog without the worry! A beautiful piece of land with so much to explore. Like others have said, boots are ideal. Looking forward to stopping back!
55Great Sniffspot and beautiful meadow.. it was muddy in parts as some of the reviews had mentioned but didn't deter us or the pooches from having a good time. The lyrics along the path are a great touch. We finally ended up on the trail where we didn't see lyrics; didn't know if we were in someone else's property so we turned around but could have kept going. Janani T.
Janani T.
December 2020
Great Sniffspot and beautiful meadow.. it was muddy in parts as some of the reviews had mentioned but didn't deter us or the pooches from having a good time. The lyrics along the path are a great touch. We finally ended up on the trail where we didn't see lyrics; didn't know if we were in someone else's property so we turned around but could have kept going.
55This spot was wonderful for me and my two dogs. We are pretty avid hikers so I was excited to do Stairway to Heaven. I loved that all the trails and boundaries were clearly marked. The dogs had so much fun zooming up and down the hills. It rained on us quiet a bit and was muddy but it still made for a good time!Jenna H.
Jenna H.
December 2020
This spot was wonderful for me and my two dogs. We are pretty avid hikers so I was excited to do Stairway to Heaven. I loved that all the trails and boundaries were clearly marked. The dogs had so much fun zooming up and down the hills. It rained on us quiet a bit and was muddy but it still made for a good time!
55Another great time for our pups! Seemingly endless trails that easily filled more than an hour. Ahead of this visit, host Ben was kind enough to give us a report on conditions (frozen ground) as a heads up.Kristina C.
Kristina C.
December 2020
Another great time for our pups! Seemingly endless trails that easily filled more than an hour. Ahead of this visit, host Ben was kind enough to give us a report on conditions (frozen ground) as a heads up.
55Lovely walk through the woods, it's nice right now, of course wet near the creek and a little muddy up the path, but the addition of the wood chips on the path was excellent!
Megan L.
Megan L.
December 2020
Lovely walk through the woods, it's nice right now, of course wet near the creek and a little muddy up the path, but the addition of the wood chips on the path was excellent!
55This was our first time visiting Ben's private park in Snohomish! The directions were accurate and everything was well-marked. Although the description states that Ben prefers to meet first-time guests in-person, he was not present during our reservation. That was just fine since the trail signage was easy to follow, no explanations needed. In addition to the trail through the woods, there is an open meadow near the parking area. Ben's private park was super clean and well-maintained. Bring boots if you're visiting during rainy season! We definitely plan on visiting this SniffSpot again in the future!Kathryn L.
Kathryn L.
December 2020
This was our first time visiting Ben's private park in Snohomish! The directions were accurate and everything was well-marked. Although the description states that Ben prefers to meet first-time guests in-person, he was not present during our reservation. That was just fine since the trail signage was easy to follow, no explanations needed. In addition to the trail through the woods, there is an open meadow near the parking area. Ben's private park was super clean and well-maintained. Bring boots if you're visiting during rainy season! We definitely plan on visiting this SniffSpot again in the future!
55Nice place once we found the right way in. Didn’t see the message with details left for us until after our visit. A nice walk in the woods. Dog had fun as did people. Nice to be away from the crowds. It was muddy in spots which dog loved and is to be expected. Trails nicely groomed. Thank you for sharing your piece of the woods.Sj J.
Sj J.
December 2020
Nice place once we found the right way in. Didn’t see the message with details left for us until after our visit. A nice walk in the woods. Dog had fun as did people. Nice to be away from the crowds. It was muddy in spots which dog loved and is to be expected. Trails nicely groomed. Thank you for sharing your piece of the woods.
55Wonderful location with lots of trails to roam. There was even a nice field for them to play some frisbee between left. We had a great time and so did our dogs. We we definitely be back again.Asenath P.
Asenath P.
December 2020
Wonderful location with lots of trails to roam. There was even a nice field for them to play some frisbee between left. We had a great time and so did our dogs. We we definitely be back again.
How do Lake Forest Park'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 Lake Forest Park 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 Lake Forest Park?
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 Lake Forest Park area range from $4.0 and $4.0. The least expensive dog hiking trail is Cozy Yard Friendly Owner near Greenwood. The most expensive dog hiking trail is Cozy Yard Friendly Owner near Greenwood. Each host sets their own price, so you can check the price on the specific Sniffspot dog park listing.
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