55Wonderful wooded trails throughout the property. As others have said, multiple steep hills so be prepared. It was a good work out! I did hear a dog barking out in the distance, this wasn’t a problem for us but something to keep in mind for reactive pups. My dog Hank had a great time exploring as did I. And the fresh eggs were a great addition! Dawn R.
Dawn R.
January 2023
Wonderful wooded trails throughout the property. As others have said, multiple steep hills so be prepared. It was a good work out! I did hear a dog barking out in the distance, this wasn’t a problem for us but something to keep in mind for reactive pups. My dog Hank had a great time exploring as did I. And the fresh eggs were a great addition!
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55Great spot. We were able to do all the trails. It is really muddy right now and would reccommend wearing shoes with traction and are waterproof. Very easy to navigate around the property with the pink flags. Danica L.
Danica L.
January 2023
Great spot. We were able to do all the trails. It is really muddy right now and would reccommend wearing shoes with traction and are waterproof. Very easy to navigate around the property with the pink flags.
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55My dogs and partner had an excellent time at this Spot. It was pretty muddy and made the steep areas a little more challenging to traverse, but totally worth it. We’ll be back many more times.Angela G.
Angela G.
January 2023
My dogs and partner had an excellent time at this Spot. It was pretty muddy and made the steep areas a little more challenging to traverse, but totally worth it. We’ll be back many more times.
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55Magical private hiking spot! Well maintained and clearly marked trails. At a brisk walk, can cover the current trails in 30-40 mins, but plenty of fun meandering, doubling around, or enjoying one of the benches too. Recommend either very reliable recall or a long line, as there are sheep, neighbors in view from the trail. Wonderful spot and will return!Shoshana B.
Shoshana B.
January 2023
Magical private hiking spot! Well maintained and clearly marked trails. At a brisk walk, can cover the current trails in 30-40 mins, but plenty of fun meandering, doubling around, or enjoying one of the benches too. Recommend either very reliable recall or a long line, as there are sheep, neighbors in view from the trail. Wonderful spot and will return!
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55Beautiful property! My pup & I thoroughly enjoyed ourselves here.
**It is January & it was muddy on the trail. Wear appropriate gear. Which I did :-)JOSIE L.
JOSIE L.
January 2023
Beautiful property! My pup & I thoroughly enjoyed ourselves here.
**It is January & it was muddy on the trail. Wear appropriate gear. Which I did :-)
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55This spot was amazing!! Our aussie had the best time and kept having the zoomies. Definitely steep in some places and with the current weather it is pretty muddy, but we still had an amazing time and plan to bring our pup back. Maria C.
Maria C.
January 2023
This spot was amazing!! Our aussie had the best time and kept having the zoomies. Definitely steep in some places and with the current weather it is pretty muddy, but we still had an amazing time and plan to bring our pup back.
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55We had so much fun here! We came on a stormy, drizzly day and enjoyed having some shelter from the wind and rain with the trees and hillside. Our dogs absolutely loved running up and down the trails and playing in the creek. It is very steep and very muddy—we did ok in our hiking boots but had to go slow! On a wet day rain boots would probably be better. The lower trail was muddier than the others. Trail ends are well marked and the views are beautiful!Hannah B.
Hannah B.
January 2023
We had so much fun here! We came on a stormy, drizzly day and enjoyed having some shelter from the wind and rain with the trees and hillside. Our dogs absolutely loved running up and down the trails and playing in the creek. It is very steep and very muddy—we did ok in our hiking boots but had to go slow! On a wet day rain boots would probably be better. The lower trail was muddier than the others. Trail ends are well marked and the views are beautiful!
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55Awesome spot! I appreciate how much work the hosts put in to marking the trails (including their ends) and parking clearly, and having spare poop bags in case. From other reviews I thought the steepness would be scramble-level but it’s just that you get out of breath on the way back up. Which is nice because usually if I take the dogs to a sniff spot I still have to find a way to get my own exercise and here I got a twofer. Beautiful wooded area! Oh and another reviewer mentioned goats - I stayed on the bottom two trails and it’s easy to keep away from the house. (From the parking to go down the hill I didn’t see any critters.) It’s un-fenced so you obviously need good recall anyway. If I lived close I’d be here every week!Jo B.
Jo B.
January 2023
Awesome spot! I appreciate how much work the hosts put in to marking the trails (including their ends) and parking clearly, and having spare poop bags in case. From other reviews I thought the steepness would be scramble-level but it’s just that you get out of breath on the way back up. Which is nice because usually if I take the dogs to a sniff spot I still have to find a way to get my own exercise and here I got a twofer. Beautiful wooded area! Oh and another reviewer mentioned goats - I stayed on the bottom two trails and it’s easy to keep away from the house. (From the parking to go down the hill I didn’t see any critters.) It’s un-fenced so you obviously need good recall anyway. If I lived close I’d be here every week!
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55this place is amazing! like your own private forrest park. if you are visiting during wet season, be sure to wear muck boots! there’s a lot of steep hills, so take that into account if you have an older dog or this makes the spot less accessible to you. dallas o.
dallas o.
January 2023
this place is amazing! like your own private forrest park. if you are visiting during wet season, be sure to wear muck boots! there’s a lot of steep hills, so take that into account if you have an older dog or this makes the spot less accessible to you.
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55Awesome spot! Great trails & beautiful views! Anna K.
Anna K.
November 2024
Awesome spot! Great trails & beautiful views!
How do Hillsboro'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 Hillsboro 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.