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Los GatosCalifornia95033US
5.042
55Fabulous!
55Easy enter/exit, low distraction, and on a slope with a good set of footpaths and a perfect view over the hills.
55Such a fun spot!! My dogs had a lot of fun. We took a day trip from SF and it was a fun drive!
55This was a great introduction for my pup’s first time off leash in a woodsy environment. Thanks for sharing your property!
55This was a fun spot for our pup to run around! I think next time I’d like to bring him a friend. Really beautiful views as well! I think most people would get it but we didn’t figure out that you need to press “#” before you put the code in for the gate to open. This was clear from Zerina’s instructions, we were just a bit frazzled because our cell phones didn’t have service when we got to the gate so we couldn’t check the number. Luckily there was someone there to help us out. (Worth being aware that service does cut out when driving to places in the Santa Cruz mountains if you have AT&T. I’ve heard Verizon is fine.)
55I had been looking for a spot like this and my dog loved it! He loves to sniff and walk on and on so regular backyards aren’t for us. We were there for an hour and did the loop 3 times 😅 it wasn’t hard for us and we’re not casual hikers
55It was a wonderful visit and the pups had a great time. We will be back!
55Beautiful, wild, and wonderful space to hike around with the dogs! They had so much to sniff and explore, and there was plenty of room to run and play. It was also very clean. Hostess was responsive and easy to communicate with! When we’re back in the area, will visit again.
55My dogs had a blast lots of space to sniff around and run around
55Such a beautiful location! Both my dogs loved exploring!
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First Fork Forest 🌲

Los Gatos, California
Fully Fenced
5 acres
5.042 reviews
Host avatar
Hosted by Zerina K.

First Fork Forest 🌲

Los Gatos, California
Host avatar
Hosted by Zerina K.
5.042 reviews
Fully Fenced
5 acres
First Fork Forest 🌲 - Los Gatos, California
First Fork Forest 🌲 - Los Gatos, California
First Fork Forest 🌲 - Los Gatos, California

Fencing

Enclosure

Fully Fenced

Fencing height (at lowest point)

4 ft

100% of guests said fencing at this spot was secure enough to contain their dogs

Gaps or holes in fence: Gaps

Fencing type(s): Cattle without wire mesh

Fencing details: Welded cattle wire panel fence. There are small gaps between the bottom of the fence and the ground (roughly 4 inches) in a few areas


Designed for private play
Only the people and dogs in your booking are allowed in the spot during your visit.

Distractions seen/heard from the spot

Other dogsSometimes

Other dogs

Sometimes

My dog will be kept inside. You shouldn’t see or hear him.

GUEST FEEDBACK

8% of guests saw/heard

Designed for private play
Only the people and dogs in your booking are allowed in the spot during your visit.

Other domestic animalsNo

Other domestic animals

No

We have a barn cat. We almost never see him and you are very unlikely to either.

GUEST FEEDBACK

0% of guests saw/heard

Designed for private play
Only the people and dogs in your booking are allowed in the spot during your visit.

Other peopleSometimes

Other people

Sometimes

Very quiet neighborhood. You can see other houses on your way in but will not see other people on the property

GUEST FEEDBACK

17% of guests saw/heard

Designed for private play
Only the people and dogs in your booking are allowed in the spot during your visit.

Private entryYes

Private entry

Yes (Always)

We provide the gate code and parking directions 2 hours before your reservation

Designed for private play
Only the people and dogs in your booking are allowed in the spot during your visit.

Amenities

Field

Dog drinking water

Chairs

Woods

Trail

Trash can


Pricing
$20 per dog per hour

50% off all dogs after the 1st dog

25% off hourly price for 30 min visit

Sniffpass holders get discounts on all bookings at all spots by buying monthly credits!

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Location

Los Gatos, California

Description

Private property with fully fenced 5 acres in the Santa Cruz mountains. The property features a private hiking trail loop, bench to relax and enjoy the view, access to fresh water. Enjoy bird watching. See wild turkey and deer. Some people think the large pine cones are cool! You are welcome to take some

Cleanliness

100% of guests said this spot was as clean as expected during their visit.

Extras

Frisbee, balls, tug toy$5

Offering dog toys to play fetch and tug


Host Rules

Minimum visit length
30 minutes
Required advanced notice for visits
1 hour
Max dogs per booking
4
Is the host present?
I generally do not meet my guests
Additional rules

I’d be happy to meet your dogs and you! Please let me know. 1. Please clean up after your dog(s). There is a trash in the barn 2. If borrowing hiking poles. Please return them inside of the barn. 3. When you are done visiting the space, make sure to close the barn gate so that it is latched 4. Do not enter early unless we have communicated with you that this is OK 5. The SniffSpot is only the fenced area behind the barn. All other areas are not available for dogs to roam off leash 6. Dogs should be on leash until they have entered the SniffSpot (fenced area behind barn)


Community safety rules
Dogs must be leashed when entering and exiting the spot.
Make sure the area is safe and secure before bringing your dog in.
Never enter a spot before your booking start time and never leave late.
Pick up after your dogs. Leave the spot as it was when you arrived.
Always review and abide by spot specific rules.
Unless otherwise stated, restrooms are not available on site.

Booking Policies

Community safety rules
Dogs must be leashed when entering and exiting the spot.
Make sure the area is safe and secure before bringing your dog in.
Never enter a spot before your booking start time and never leave late.
Pick up after your dogs. Leave the spot as it was when you arrived.
Always review and abide by spot specific rules.
Unless otherwise stated, restrooms are not available on site.

In addition, please make sure to read Sniffspot's booking policies


Booking Policies
Only one booking is allowed at a time at any spot and there is an enforced 30 min buffer between all bookings to ensure dogs in separate bookings do not meet.
This spot is set for Booking, which means you will be instantly confirmed for any booking you request. You will receive the address and access instruction immediately following booking.
Visits can be moved or cancelled up to 2 hours before a visit.
Visits can be extended and dogs can be added throughout the visit.

5.0 (42 Reviews)

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Meet your host

Zerina K.

Joined in October 2024


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