55This is one of our favorite spots! The lovely running creek is worth the mud in the rainy months. Trails are nicely maintained and they’ve added a little rain shelter. It’s like having a personal slice of forest park. Kathryn F.
Kathryn F.
March 2024
This is one of our favorite spots! The lovely running creek is worth the mud in the rainy months. Trails are nicely maintained and they’ve added a little rain shelter. It’s like having a personal slice of forest park.
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55Absolutely incredible! So much to explore and the views are incredible. Our reactive doggy had the time of his life! We’d love to come back 😍😍Morgan M.
Morgan M.
March 2024
Absolutely incredible! So much to explore and the views are incredible. Our reactive doggy had the time of his life! We’d love to come back 😍😍
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55This was such a fun experience. We have never been able to hike with our dog off leash and this was our very first time doing just that 🥲 the 3 separate trails are mild to moderate with some steep inclines but the trails are short enough making it fun for the whole family💕 our pup enjoyed all the new smells and terrain! So glad this was our first sniff spot experience and we will for sure be back as regulars. Meliza Y.
Meliza Y.
March 2024
This was such a fun experience. We have never been able to hike with our dog off leash and this was our very first time doing just that 🥲 the 3 separate trails are mild to moderate with some steep inclines but the trails are short enough making it fun for the whole family💕 our pup enjoyed all the new smells and terrain! So glad this was our first sniff spot experience and we will for sure be back as regulars.
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55We had a great time hiking the trails here. We are two fifty year olds in reasonable physical shape and we covered all three trails in about 45 minutes with our two year old Border Collie leading the way. Weather was perfect and allowed for a lovely view of Mt. St Helens. The trails were really well marked and maintained. David F.
David F.
March 2024
We had a great time hiking the trails here. We are two fifty year olds in reasonable physical shape and we covered all three trails in about 45 minutes with our two year old Border Collie leading the way. Weather was perfect and allowed for a lovely view of Mt. St Helens. The trails were really well marked and maintained.
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55If I could give 10 stars I would. This place was truly magical. Lots of care put into the trails, the views, the air, the trees..totally with the 45 minute drive! Being able to take Spirit hiking through the woods without having to worry about other off leash dogs was absolute heaven.
We both had the best time. Monica M.
Monica M.
March 2024
If I could give 10 stars I would. This place was truly magical. Lots of care put into the trails, the views, the air, the trees..totally with the 45 minute drive! Being able to take Spirit hiking through the woods without having to worry about other off leash dogs was absolute heaven.
We both had the best time.
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55My dog and I had an amazing time at Sapphire Point! I had all but given up on trying to take Zeke out to hike due to all of the off leash dogs at the public parks. This property is the perfect solution. The trails are very well kept and we even left with some fresh eggs for breakfast tomorrow. I can't express how grateful I am...we will definitely be back!Kelsey L.
Kelsey L.
March 2024
My dog and I had an amazing time at Sapphire Point! I had all but given up on trying to take Zeke out to hike due to all of the off leash dogs at the public parks. This property is the perfect solution. The trails are very well kept and we even left with some fresh eggs for breakfast tomorrow. I can't express how grateful I am...we will definitely be back!
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55A great spot! Very peaceful and clean. An excellent place to practice recall on a trail, and get plenty of sniffs in. My dog and I both got a good workout on the hills—I brought home a very tired and happy dog.Claire C.
Claire C.
March 2024
A great spot! Very peaceful and clean. An excellent place to practice recall on a trail, and get plenty of sniffs in. My dog and I both got a good workout on the hills—I brought home a very tired and happy dog.
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55My dog had a blast!
But just go ahead and take one of the walking sticks they leave for you 🤣 you won't think you'll need it, but the way back up is steep 🤣🤣🤣Kristie H.
Kristie H.
March 2024
My dog had a blast!
But just go ahead and take one of the walking sticks they leave for you 🤣 you won't think you'll need it, but the way back up is steep 🤣🤣🤣
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55We absolutely loved hiking the trails here and playing “tag” up and down the trails with our dog Ranger. Absolute blast and we’d love to return when we need some off leash fun. Thanks for sharing such a beautiful place!Jill R.
Jill R.
March 2024
We absolutely loved hiking the trails here and playing “tag” up and down the trails with our dog Ranger. Absolute blast and we’d love to return when we need some off leash fun. Thanks for sharing such a beautiful place!
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55This was such a fun place to take our dog to practice off leash recall. As instructed, we waited until we were further down the trail to let him off leash.
There are three trails. All of them can be walked within an hour. There were some steep incline and the trail is near Forest Park. The scenery was beautiful with some great hilltop views.Megan G.
Megan G.
March 2024
This was such a fun place to take our dog to practice off leash recall. As instructed, we waited until we were further down the trail to let him off leash.
There are three trails. All of them can be walked within an hour. There were some steep incline and the trail is near Forest Park. The scenery was beautiful with some great hilltop views.
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55Always love it here. It is already pretty dry for the beginning of spring! Dogs had a great time and we saw several bald eagles today enjoying the sun. Mariah A.
Mariah A.
March 2024
Always love it here. It is already pretty dry for the beginning of spring! Dogs had a great time and we saw several bald eagles today enjoying the sun.
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55The girls had an amazing time running up and down the trails, exploring all the nooks between logs, and jumping over puddles! It was also a great place to practice recall for our more rambunctious pup. Alan D.
Alan D.
March 2024
The girls had an amazing time running up and down the trails, exploring all the nooks between logs, and jumping over puddles! It was also a great place to practice recall for our more rambunctious pup.
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55Great spot, quiet and private as described. Trails are narrow and hillside so we kept one of our pups leashed up but was still very pleasant.Chris L.
Chris L.
April 2024
Great spot, quiet and private as described. Trails are narrow and hillside so we kept one of our pups leashed up but was still very pleasant.
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55My dogs had a great time today. The paths are well marked and it was nice to have benches to sit on when heading back up the steep hill. Next time we'll stay 90 minutes and I'll bring some cash for eggs!Diane B.
Diane B.
April 2024
My dogs had a great time today. The paths are well marked and it was nice to have benches to sit on when heading back up the steep hill. Next time we'll stay 90 minutes and I'll bring some cash for eggs!
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55A very beautiful place to visit. Paths are very well marked and it was very clean. It took us about 40 minutes to walk all the trails and then we spent 20 minutes playing in the field. The dogs all had a wonderful time and so did we. ❤️ Thank you River F.
River F.
April 2024
A very beautiful place to visit. Paths are very well marked and it was very clean. It took us about 40 minutes to walk all the trails and then we spent 20 minutes playing in the field. The dogs all had a wonderful time and so did we. ❤️ Thank you
How do Forest Grove'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 Forest Grove 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.
How much do Sniffspot hiking trails cost?
Dog hiking trails in the Forest Grove area range from $4.0 and $4.0. The least expensive dog hiking trail is Pupper Playspace. The most expensive dog hiking trail is Pupper Playspace. Each host sets their own price, so you can check the price on the specific Sniffspot dog park listing.
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