55Really great spot! Super nice and accommodating and signage was helpful around the property :) definitely prepare to step in a wet stream or two.Tina T.
Tina T.
January 2023
Really great spot! Super nice and accommodating and signage was helpful around the property :) definitely prepare to step in a wet stream or two.
Black Pond Farm - Explore Trails/Woodland Hiking! | Sniffspot
55This is such a beautiful spot, with some great trails and a lovely meadow to play ball in. The host has set up a covered area near the meadow with chairs and a table--very thoughtful! We were only at the spot for 30 minutes; I'd recommend at least an hour at this spot. We were there on a Saturday and did hear gunshots for much of the time we were there, but I've been to this spot with a friend a couple of times before (on Fridays), and it was perfectly tranquil.Sara E.
Sara E.
November 2022
This is such a beautiful spot, with some great trails and a lovely meadow to play ball in. The host has set up a covered area near the meadow with chairs and a table--very thoughtful! We were only at the spot for 30 minutes; I'd recommend at least an hour at this spot. We were there on a Saturday and did hear gunshots for much of the time we were there, but I've been to this spot with a friend a couple of times before (on Fridays), and it was perfectly tranquil.
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55Awesome spot-loved exploring the trails off leash without worrying about encountering other people/dogs. Well worth the drive- I will be a repeat customer.Mindy H.
Mindy H.
November 2022
Awesome spot-loved exploring the trails off leash without worrying about encountering other people/dogs. Well worth the drive- I will be a repeat customer.
Black Pond Farm - Explore Trails/Woodland Hiking! | Sniffspot
55A very magical location! My number one piece of advice is anything less than 2 hours is not enough time to enjoy this magnificent place. We will be booking 3-4 hours next time and bringing lunch and coffee with us to stay a while.
The Sniffspot parking area and trail was well marked. The trail is clean, well maintained, and wasn't muddy when we went. I wore rubber boots anyways tobe prepared. There is a small peaceful pond with great reflections. I only noticed one pile of dog poop by the pond that wasn't cleaned up by a previous Sniffer, which really isn't that bad. Poop happens. Along the trail, you can locate Sniffspot signs where the host provides information and direction. The host clearly marked the edge of the property and anywhere beyond that is public land and so you should leash your dog and the host warns that anywhere beyond that boundary you may see humans or dogs. The trail has many different offshoots and areas that are more rugged to explore. Human tree lovers will enjoy the follage and magnificent nursing trees. It was truly serene and secluded. I could have camped there! In my opinion the bugs weren't very bad when I went. The host provides bug spray at checkpoints along the trail. We hopped over a small creek on a small stable bridge to enter the next area.
After a short walk along the forest trail you come to an opening with rolling grassy hills (mowed), cedar trees, and a well protected horse pasture. My pup was interested in the horse, but moved off fine. He thinks they are giant puppies. At the clearing there is a canopy shelter, chairs, firepit, and convenience supplies.
I would advise to set a timer and head back towards the car 15-20 minutes before your time is up if you have a dog like mine who likes to smell everything.
On the way back home we stopped at SnoTown coffee for the best coffee I've ever had.
We will be returning here and telling our dog friends about this place and increasing our visit time to a minimum of 3 hours in the future.Nikki B.
Nikki B.
November 2022
A very magical location! My number one piece of advice is anything less than 2 hours is not enough time to enjoy this magnificent place. We will be booking 3-4 hours next time and bringing lunch and coffee with us to stay a while.
The Sniffspot parking area and trail was well marked. The trail is clean, well maintained, and wasn't muddy when we went. I wore rubber boots anyways tobe prepared. There is a small peaceful pond with great reflections. I only noticed one pile of dog poop by the pond that wasn't cleaned up by a previous Sniffer, which really isn't that bad. Poop happens. Along the trail, you can locate Sniffspot signs where the host provides information and direction. The host clearly marked the edge of the property and anywhere beyond that is public land and so you should leash your dog and the host warns that anywhere beyond that boundary you may see humans or dogs. The trail has many different offshoots and areas that are more rugged to explore. Human tree lovers will enjoy the follage and magnificent nursing trees. It was truly serene and secluded. I could have camped there! In my opinion the bugs weren't very bad when I went. The host provides bug spray at checkpoints along the trail. We hopped over a small creek on a small stable bridge to enter the next area.
After a short walk along the forest trail you come to an opening with rolling grassy hills (mowed), cedar trees, and a well protected horse pasture. My pup was interested in the horse, but moved off fine. He thinks they are giant puppies. At the clearing there is a canopy shelter, chairs, firepit, and convenience supplies.
I would advise to set a timer and head back towards the car 15-20 minutes before your time is up if you have a dog like mine who likes to smell everything.
On the way back home we stopped at SnoTown coffee for the best coffee I've ever had.
We will be returning here and telling our dog friends about this place and increasing our visit time to a minimum of 3 hours in the future.
Black Pond Farm - Explore Trails/Woodland Hiking! | Sniffspot
55Wonderful spot! The trails were secluded and tree-filled and surprisingly not too wet. Club Zoomies had a nice covered seating area with lots of balls. Easy to navigate to and helpful signs.April M.
April M.
November 2022
Wonderful spot! The trails were secluded and tree-filled and surprisingly not too wet. Club Zoomies had a nice covered seating area with lots of balls. Easy to navigate to and helpful signs.
Black Pond Farm - Explore Trails/Woodland Hiking! | Sniffspot
55Beautiful spot! The owners clearly put a lot of effort into making this a special destination. My girl was happy to crunch through leaves on the pretty trails without fear of running into another dog to stress her out. We’ll be back! p.s. Thank you to the sniffspotter who recommended swinging by SnoTown coffee nearby. Delicious and they had treats and kind words for my pooch too. Sara S.
Sara S.
November 2022
Beautiful spot! The owners clearly put a lot of effort into making this a special destination. My girl was happy to crunch through leaves on the pretty trails without fear of running into another dog to stress her out. We’ll be back! p.s. Thank you to the sniffspotter who recommended swinging by SnoTown coffee nearby. Delicious and they had treats and kind words for my pooch too.
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55This place is amazing with trails and clear signage. A joy to walk around and let our dog explore, he even got to see horses in the “club zoomies”Ariella E.
Ariella E.
November 2022
This place is amazing with trails and clear signage. A joy to walk around and let our dog explore, he even got to see horses in the “club zoomies”
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55This place is so incredible! I may have some property envy. Lol. My Great Pyrenees, husky and I arrived a little late, but I was fine with even 30 minutes. Luckily for us we were able to book an extra hour. My Pyrenees had the best day of his life! We cannot wait to go back several times until we have our own piece of property like this. I'm telling every dog owner I know about this place....too good not to share😊Andrea P.
Andrea P.
November 2022
This place is so incredible! I may have some property envy. Lol. My Great Pyrenees, husky and I arrived a little late, but I was fine with even 30 minutes. Luckily for us we were able to book an extra hour. My Pyrenees had the best day of his life! We cannot wait to go back several times until we have our own piece of property like this. I'm telling every dog owner I know about this place....too good not to share😊
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55Wonderful Sniffspot with great extras like towels. We enjoyed walking the trails and easily spent an hour exploring. Our pup had so much fun!LINDSAY K.
LINDSAY K.
October 2022
Wonderful Sniffspot with great extras like towels. We enjoyed walking the trails and easily spent an hour exploring. Our pup had so much fun!
Black Pond Farm - Explore Trails/Woodland Hiking! | Sniffspot
55The trail from the parking area to club zoomies is one of the better maintained trails I’ve been to at a sniffspot. It was very wide and they even laid down gravel in muddy areas! My dogs loved playing in the pond, sand area and parkour wall. Kera K.
Kera K.
October 2022
The trail from the parking area to club zoomies is one of the better maintained trails I’ve been to at a sniffspot. It was very wide and they even laid down gravel in muddy areas! My dogs loved playing in the pond, sand area and parkour wall.
Black Pond Farm - Explore Trails/Woodland Hiking! | Sniffspot
55What a magical spot! 💫 Such great signage and communication from the hosts, who, have thought of everything! Whimsical signs, cute seasonal decor….I was just as happy there as the dogs were!Ashley H.
Ashley H.
October 2022
What a magical spot! 💫 Such great signage and communication from the hosts, who, have thought of everything! Whimsical signs, cute seasonal decor….I was just as happy there as the dogs were!
Black Pond Farm - Explore Trails/Woodland Hiking! | Sniffspot
55This is hands down the best Sniffspot I've ever visited! The trails through the woods are secluded and beautiful, a perfect little getaway for me and my reactive pup. Tim and Brenda were quick to answer my questions. They've really thought of everything and have created such a lovely space. We'll definitely be back! Elizabeth H.
Elizabeth H.
October 2022
This is hands down the best Sniffspot I've ever visited! The trails through the woods are secluded and beautiful, a perfect little getaway for me and my reactive pup. Tim and Brenda were quick to answer my questions. They've really thought of everything and have created such a lovely space. We'll definitely be back!
Black Pond Farm - Explore Trails/Woodland Hiking! | Sniffspot
55Clearly marked parking area with signs guiding you to the trails and helpful signs all along the way. I almost got turned around in the trails. The pond is near the entrance if you're worried about your dog jumping on the water you'll be clear once you go up the trail. The walk in is at a slight elevation and a bit muddy but not too bad I'd recommend boots though as the weather gets worse. My dogs have pretty good recall and I felt comfortable letting them run off leash but if your dog is the type to just run I wouldn't let them off leash as they're are several areas they could take off into the dnr land. I appreciated the covered area with chairs and table to take a break from the rain for a few. Overall a fun spot abd lots of room for dogs to run Melissa C.
Melissa C.
October 2022
Clearly marked parking area with signs guiding you to the trails and helpful signs all along the way. I almost got turned around in the trails. The pond is near the entrance if you're worried about your dog jumping on the water you'll be clear once you go up the trail. The walk in is at a slight elevation and a bit muddy but not too bad I'd recommend boots though as the weather gets worse. My dogs have pretty good recall and I felt comfortable letting them run off leash but if your dog is the type to just run I wouldn't let them off leash as they're are several areas they could take off into the dnr land. I appreciated the covered area with chairs and table to take a break from the rain for a few. Overall a fun spot abd lots of room for dogs to run
Black Pond Farm - Explore Trails/Woodland Hiking! | Sniffspot
55Another amazing time at Black Pond Farm! Me Me had so much fun playing obstacle course with her cart! Trident had a blast running through the ferns and chasing his ball all over Club Zoomies ❤️🐾🐶. Thank you for another amazing time! Laurie D.
Laurie D.
October 2022
Another amazing time at Black Pond Farm! Me Me had so much fun playing obstacle course with her cart! Trident had a blast running through the ferns and chasing his ball all over Club Zoomies ❤️🐾🐶. Thank you for another amazing time!
How do Rathdrum'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 Rathdrum 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 Rathdrum?
There are 4 dog hiking trails in the Rathdrum area. The most popular dog hiking trail is The Doggy Dome. You can browse all of our dog hiking trails here.
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 Rathdrum area range from $10.0 and $10.0. The least expensive dog hiking trail is The Doggy Dome. The most expensive dog hiking trail is The Doggy Dome. Each host sets their own price, so you can check the price on the specific Sniffspot dog park listing.
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