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Los GatosCalifornia95033US
5.055
55This place was great! Whole area was fenced with nice hiking trails. Highly recommend!
55 Great!!!
55Beautiful terrain, perfect for our huskies to chase each other and burn off some energy.
55Great spot! A bit of noise from highway traffic when we went, but our dog is sensitive to noise, so may be different experience for other pups or at a different time. Otherwise, fun place to explore! Will book again soon!!!!
55We loved this place! Amazing view and really fun place to hike.
55Our dog had so much fun!! It feels just like a nice short hike but with a fenced and quiet surrounding. Some steep areas as expected, but overall perfect for shy dogs who want to experience off leash hiking!
55Very fun, well worth the drive from the city!
55It was a great space to let our dog run around off leash. There is a short loop you can walk. It can be steep at some points so make sure you wear proper shoes. My dog loved exploring the area!
55We loved the spot. There is a nice loop to hike around a couple of times, and connecting trails to the loop. My dog Kingston really enjoyed running around and sniffing EVERYTHING. It was quiet, scenic and easy to find.
55Fabulous!
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First Fork Forest 🌲

Los Gatos, California
Fully Fenced
5 acres
5.055 reviews
Top spot
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Hosted by Zerina K.

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First Fork Forest 🌲

Los Gatos, California
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Hosted by Zerina K.
5.055 reviews
Top spot
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

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

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

GUEST FEEDBACK

15% 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.

Top spot!

This spot consistently provides amazing experiences to guests

5.0 (55 Reviews)

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Meet your host

Zerina K.

Joined in October 2024


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First Fork Forest 🌲

$20 per dog per hour
5.0
(55)
$20 per dog per hour

Book this spot!

$20 per dog per hour
5.0
(55)

Top spot!

This spot consistently provides amazing experiences to guests


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