55I’m almost afraid to post a review because I selfishly would like this Sniffspot to stay really available to me and my dogs! Pasture, water, woods, wonderful hosts, beautiful farm with cattle, goats, chicken, turkeys, and bunnies. Will definitely come back!Evelyn R.
Evelyn R.
February 2022
I’m almost afraid to post a review because I selfishly would like this Sniffspot to stay really available to me and my dogs! Pasture, water, woods, wonderful hosts, beautiful farm with cattle, goats, chicken, turkeys, and bunnies. Will definitely come back!
55Hands down the best Sniffspot we have been to so far. The property is lovingly maintained and our pups had a blast romping on the trails and through the water. Such a great space!Kara S.
Kara S.
July 2023
Hands down the best Sniffspot we have been to so far. The property is lovingly maintained and our pups had a blast romping on the trails and through the water. Such a great space!
55Spring Acres is the place to be! Stephanie is a wonderful host who met us to give an introduction to the park and provided a beautifully illustrated map. It was so much fun for us to wander the trails and sit and listen to the creek and the breeze. The park is spacious, charming and well maintained. Most definitely worth the trip from the city!Karen D.
Karen D.
April 2023
Spring Acres is the place to be! Stephanie is a wonderful host who met us to give an introduction to the park and provided a beautifully illustrated map. It was so much fun for us to wander the trails and sit and listen to the creek and the breeze. The park is spacious, charming and well maintained. Most definitely worth the trip from the city!
55We absolutely loved our visit to Spring Acres! Our dog had tons of fun running around on the various trails and playing in the streams. We will be back!Molly E.
Molly E.
April 2022
We absolutely loved our visit to Spring Acres! Our dog had tons of fun running around on the various trails and playing in the streams. We will be back!
55Beautiful spot, my pup loved all the streams and trails to explore. Also a great chance to socialize with farm animals that are very used to dogs. The hosts were super friendly and helpful. We had a wonderful visit!Kate T.
Kate T.
April 2022
Beautiful spot, my pup loved all the streams and trails to explore. Also a great chance to socialize with farm animals that are very used to dogs. The hosts were super friendly and helpful. We had a wonderful visit!
55John was so nice! One of our dogs can be reactive to smaller animals and John was very understanding and helpful in making sure our pups had the best experience possible. The farm and land are GORGEOUS. Our dogs had an amazing time running around and exploring. We will definitely be coming back often! Izzy W.
Izzy W.
April 2022
John was so nice! One of our dogs can be reactive to smaller animals and John was very understanding and helpful in making sure our pups had the best experience possible. The farm and land are GORGEOUS. Our dogs had an amazing time running around and exploring. We will definitely be coming back often!
55John was so nice and the property was amazing! We could barely keep up with the dogs they just loved the fact they could roam without a leash on! Their favorite part was playing in the creek! So much detail is being put into this sniff spot we would definitely love to come back!Danielle W.
Danielle W.
May 2022
John was so nice and the property was amazing! We could barely keep up with the dogs they just loved the fact they could roam without a leash on! Their favorite part was playing in the creek! So much detail is being put into this sniff spot we would definitely love to come back!
55This has become a regular spot for us! The property is absolutely gorgeous and extensive so we find new things each time. Our dogs have yet to get tired of it and we absolutely love coming here!!Izzy W.
Izzy W.
May 2022
This has become a regular spot for us! The property is absolutely gorgeous and extensive so we find new things each time. Our dogs have yet to get tired of it and we absolutely love coming here!!
55The perfect doggy playground! Gorgeous property with a well-maintained network of forested trails to explore, creeks to splash in, and some grassy flat areas to zoom around.
Note that to get to the off-leash area from the main/front entrance, you'll need to walk your leashed dogs past a bunch of (very friendly) farm animals. Super cool to see, but it feels like running the gauntlet for me with excited, prey-driven, and strong sled dogs. But they have a new parking area at the back of their property now which avoids having to walk past the farm animals.
Also, the property is very sloped, and can be tiring to walk up and down. Wear good shoes--if you visit after a very heavy rain (as we did), some places may be muddy.
The hosts are super kind people who obviously put a ton of effort into maintaining their property. We're looking forward to visiting again!Sherry H.
Sherry H.
May 2022
The perfect doggy playground! Gorgeous property with a well-maintained network of forested trails to explore, creeks to splash in, and some grassy flat areas to zoom around.
Note that to get to the off-leash area from the main/front entrance, you'll need to walk your leashed dogs past a bunch of (very friendly) farm animals. Super cool to see, but it feels like running the gauntlet for me with excited, prey-driven, and strong sled dogs. But they have a new parking area at the back of their property now which avoids having to walk past the farm animals.
Also, the property is very sloped, and can be tiring to walk up and down. Wear good shoes--if you visit after a very heavy rain (as we did), some places may be muddy.
The hosts are super kind people who obviously put a ton of effort into maintaining their property. We're looking forward to visiting again!
55Took my 2 dogs here today & they had a BLAST! John greeted us & gave us a tour of the property right when we arrived. There are so many fun little trails to explore, as well as a creek for the pups to play in. One of my dogs had never seen goats before & I wasn’t sure how she would react, but John let me know there is a separate access point where you do not have to walk through the animals’ pasture. This place is beautiful & is out new favorite hang out spot! Breanne D.
Breanne D.
May 2022
Took my 2 dogs here today & they had a BLAST! John greeted us & gave us a tour of the property right when we arrived. There are so many fun little trails to explore, as well as a creek for the pups to play in. One of my dogs had never seen goats before & I wasn’t sure how she would react, but John let me know there is a separate access point where you do not have to walk through the animals’ pasture. This place is beautiful & is out new favorite hang out spot!
55This is an amazing place to visit. John and his wife were the best in making you feel warm and welcome. Our dogs have never seen any farm animals and there animals were great towards our doodles. I would definitely come back and our doodles loved sniffing and running around without a leash. Awesome! 👍😍Jacqueline M.
Jacqueline M.
May 2022
This is an amazing place to visit. John and his wife were the best in making you feel warm and welcome. Our dogs have never seen any farm animals and there animals were great towards our doodles. I would definitely come back and our doodles loved sniffing and running around without a leash. Awesome! 👍😍
55I love this place. So much for my dog to explore. trail after trail, streams, bridges and not a single distraction in sight for my dog. Minus the turkey and rabbits. Only when we first got there. John and his wife were so accommodating with everything. Thank you!!!! I appreciate places like this with host like them. Thank you thank youNicki A.
Nicki A.
May 2022
I love this place. So much for my dog to explore. trail after trail, streams, bridges and not a single distraction in sight for my dog. Minus the turkey and rabbits. Only when we first got there. John and his wife were so accommodating with everything. Thank you!!!! I appreciate places like this with host like them. Thank you thank you
555 Ash is really the best Sniffspot we have ever used, the property is beautiful, lots of wooded trails to explore, streams to play in and the hosts are the best. I would highly recommend this to any dog parents wanting to spoil their furry kids.Roger E.
Roger E.
May 2022
5 Ash is really the best Sniffspot we have ever used, the property is beautiful, lots of wooded trails to explore, streams to play in and the hosts are the best. I would highly recommend this to any dog parents wanting to spoil their furry kids.
55Gorgeous, well-maintained property. John and Stephanie were so nice and helpful. My reactive dog has never been so happy as she was running and exploring their sniff spot. We will 100% be back this summer. Morgan P.
Morgan P.
May 2022
Gorgeous, well-maintained property. John and Stephanie were so nice and helpful. My reactive dog has never been so happy as she was running and exploring their sniff spot. We will 100% be back this summer.
55Just when I had thought this was the most beautiful nature trail, SPRING made it even more amazing! A scene from a magical fairytale 🧚♀️ with birds chirping and everything 💕 The ultimate Sniffspot experience! Biggie of course just let loose and ran around exploring. It was very clean, not one poop in sight 😄 The poop bucket was very convenient and easy to find! Very safe and the mossy/grass ground made his paws very happy 🐾 I love the cute signs, bridges, and all the quirky little details 🤗 So thankful that John and Stephanie are willing to share the space they put so much work in to all the wild babies to play and explore 🐶 Thanks for the wonderful experience every time. We all enjoyed it so much, not just Biggie 🤪Thu N.
Thu N.
April 2022
Just when I had thought this was the most beautiful nature trail, SPRING made it even more amazing! A scene from a magical fairytale 🧚♀️ with birds chirping and everything 💕 The ultimate Sniffspot experience! Biggie of course just let loose and ran around exploring. It was very clean, not one poop in sight 😄 The poop bucket was very convenient and easy to find! Very safe and the mossy/grass ground made his paws very happy 🐾 I love the cute signs, bridges, and all the quirky little details 🤗 So thankful that John and Stephanie are willing to share the space they put so much work in to all the wild babies to play and explore 🐶 Thanks for the wonderful experience every time. We all enjoyed it so much, not just Biggie 🤪
55Another fun day for Cooper and us at the farm. Stephanie is a wonderful host. We really enjoy getting to meet all her farm animals. Can't say enough about the fun Cooper has running the trails and playing with his ball in the creeks. Thanks again for sharing your sniff spot.Cathie T.
Cathie T.
April 2022
Another fun day for Cooper and us at the farm. Stephanie is a wonderful host. We really enjoy getting to meet all her farm animals. Can't say enough about the fun Cooper has running the trails and playing with his ball in the creeks. Thanks again for sharing your sniff spot.
55Today we opened another season of our visits to the farm . Riley was beyond himself, when recognised the road & we were pleased to find it clean , well cared for and with many improvements : cleared space by the sandy beach , new bridges and whimsical signs , cozy benches both in the shade and sun. Thoughtful hosts did everything for the dogs and their humans to feel welcomed . Mila V.
Mila V.
April 2022
Today we opened another season of our visits to the farm . Riley was beyond himself, when recognised the road & we were pleased to find it clean , well cared for and with many improvements : cleared space by the sandy beach , new bridges and whimsical signs , cozy benches both in the shade and sun. Thoughtful hosts did everything for the dogs and their humans to feel welcomed .
55We love Spring Acres! We come here so often it’s like our home away from home. John and Stephanie are great hosts - so friendly and responsive. They are always making improvements to the property too. There was a lot of storm damage this winter and they have cleared out the major portion of it - cleared faillen limbs and trees, and have added new bridges. They’ve added new signs too to help identify the various trails. The spring time is so beautiful here too but be sure to wear boots or waterproof shoes as the many of the trails are quite muddy. This spot is definitely worth the drive, speaking of which, I always enjoy the country drive to the property - good roads and a peaceful, pastoral view. Bonnie B.
Bonnie B.
April 2022
We love Spring Acres! We come here so often it’s like our home away from home. John and Stephanie are great hosts - so friendly and responsive. They are always making improvements to the property too. There was a lot of storm damage this winter and they have cleared out the major portion of it - cleared faillen limbs and trees, and have added new bridges. They’ve added new signs too to help identify the various trails. The spring time is so beautiful here too but be sure to wear boots or waterproof shoes as the many of the trails are quite muddy. This spot is definitely worth the drive, speaking of which, I always enjoy the country drive to the property - good roads and a peaceful, pastoral view.
55Most beautiful sniff spot I’ve been to!
Besides the most friendly host and amazing farm this spot has everything a fun and peaceful day out with your pup (s) you could want! Bonus water play!!!!
Thank you - we appreciate all the work you’ve done and your kindness in sharing such a wonderful pupper get away! Sue S.
Sue S.
February 2022
Most beautiful sniff spot I’ve been to!
Besides the most friendly host and amazing farm this spot has everything a fun and peaceful day out with your pup (s) you could want! Bonus water play!!!!
Thank you - we appreciate all the work you’ve done and your kindness in sharing such a wonderful pupper get away!
How do Maple Valley'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 Maple Valley 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.