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Waterbury Village Historic DistrictVermont05676US
5.0163
55Fantastic! Your own off-leash hike! A nice little work out for you & your dog ☺️
55Vito and Tikka had a great time visiting the trail today! As said in other reviews, it's a HIKE!! Definitely be prepared to go uuuuuppp. That said, it was a perfect, cool day to go up and the kids had a blast. I kept them on a long leash since it's a new area, and we definitely got tangled a few times, but in general it was a very clear, easy path. It's clearly marked and we followed that. Given the time of year (leaves) and the amount of rain, the main trail had some hidden holes in the ground as you're going up. Vito stepped into one and I'm really glad it was him and not me because I probably would have hurt myself. So, just be careful, and watch where you step. I'll definitely be returning with Vito and others! A note on time: I spent about 90 minutes going up and down, but I definitely could have used more time to keep going. Coming down was slower than I expected because it was so steep at points that I really had to go slow, esp since the dogs were leashed to me. Again, be careful and give yourself enough time!
55Trails were great!
55Always fun to have our dog safely off leash in natural surroundings. A good time for all of us. Happy to have the option. Thank you!
55Always a great place my dog and I can relax. I appreciated the new trail improvements for traversing some of the typically wet spots! Beautiful this time of year!
55Absolutely love this spot!
45Thanks for making this trail available! Lovely area with a pretty brook for puppy wading. Due to weather it was a bit muddy and slippery but no bugs which was great!
55I had no idea there were trails behind our favorite sniffspot! 😊 we had a great time exploring and splashing in the brook. Thank you for sharing your beautiful space, Lynn & Mike!
55Our dogs (and us) had a blast!!
55Great spot to explore with your dog if you’re looking to avoid other dogs or get in a nice decompression hike. We did about a mile up with 741ft of elevation gain. The trail was pretty well marked, but does shift from hiking trail to ATV trail, which was pretty washed out and muddy after all the rain. Definitely nice having the brook with a few good access points, but it’s for sure a hike. There looked to be a few trails near the bottom that might loop back around, but no markings. It would be a nice addition for anyone not up for a steep hike, overall good spot for anyone with reactive dogs.
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Brook Run Dog Trail

Waterbury Village Historic District, Vermont
Unfenced
135 acres
5.0163 reviews
Top spot
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Hosted by Lynn & Mike L.

Brook Run Dog Trail

Waterbury Village Historic District, Vermont
Host avatar
Hosted by Lynn & Mike L.
5.0163 reviews
Top spot
Unfenced
135 acres
Brook Run Dog Trail - Waterbury Village Historic District, Vermont
Brook Run Dog Trail - Waterbury Village Historic District, Vermont
Brook Run Dog Trail - Waterbury Village Historic District, Vermont

Fencing

Enclosure

Unfenced

Fencing details: The hiking trail is not fenced in.


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

our dogs will be in the fenced in yard at times throughout the day but there is a good amount of distance between the trail and our yard. you can see the dogs in the park during the spring and winter months, it’s not easily visible with all the trees during spring and summer.

GUEST FEEDBACK

14% 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 animalsSometimes

Other domestic animals

Sometimes

we have three cats that free range.

GUEST FEEDBACK

2% 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

we are often outside on our property working and can be visible from the trail head.

GUEST FEEDBACK

12% 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 entryNo

Private entry

No

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

Amenities

Field

Woods

Trail

Wild animal sightings

Off street parking


Pricing
$10 per dog per hour

50% off all dogs after the 1st dog

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Location

Waterbury Village Historic District, Vermont

Description

A private hiking trail for dogs and their owners 🐾 there will not be any other dogs out on the trail. Our trail is located in Bolton (Waterbury address). It’s is approximately 1 mile up the mountain. There is a Brook that follows the trail most of the way up. The trail starts out with a nice mowed path and leads you into a beautiful canopy of trees as you head into the woods and it quickly turns into a steep uphill hike. We have 135 acres for you to adventure on ! Please follow the signs for the trail head parking - go all the way past the house and you will see a sign on your right.

Cleanliness

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

Hazards

The trail can be steep in several places so wear appropriate footwear. We recommend bug spray during spring and fall. It can be muddy in some places but overall the trail is relatively dry as it is mostly uphill.

Host Rules

Minimum visit length
1.0 hour
Max dogs per booking
20
Is the host present?
I generally do not meet my guests
Additional rules

Clean up after your dog. What you bring in please bring out ! Thank you


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.

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This spot consistently provides amazing experiences to guests

5.0 (163 Reviews)

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Meet your host

Lynn & Mike L.

Joined in April 2022

Hi we are Lynn and Mike, both native Vermonter’s with a love for animals and nature. We are happy to be offering our space for people to play with their dogs off leash and enjoy some time without having to worry.


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