55Grace was so friendly and kind! Her property was so fun to explore. Our pup loved running through all the forested areas - though he might have been a little too interested in the goats & horse in the enclosure before the forested area. Overall, great spot & would return!Diana S.
Diana S.
August 2020
Grace was so friendly and kind! Her property was so fun to explore. Our pup loved running through all the forested areas - though he might have been a little too interested in the goats & horse in the enclosure before the forested area. Overall, great spot & would return!
55This was the best time!! Grace was so kind and accommodating for our family to meet up - 5 dogs total. Absolutely beautiful, peaceful property and our dogs didn’t stop running/exploring. They loved playing in the water too! We humans got a little workout climbing up the hillside and through the forest. Great to take a break at the campsite seating while the dogs explored around us. Definitely recommend and we’ll be back for sure! Michelle C.
Michelle C.
August 2020
This was the best time!! Grace was so kind and accommodating for our family to meet up - 5 dogs total. Absolutely beautiful, peaceful property and our dogs didn’t stop running/exploring. They loved playing in the water too! We humans got a little workout climbing up the hillside and through the forest. Great to take a break at the campsite seating while the dogs explored around us. Definitely recommend and we’ll be back for sure!
55This was our first Sniffspot that we visited and we were amazed how beautiful it was. It was nice to let our dogs off leash and explore without worry. The scenery was so nice and peaceful and very clean. Our dogs were in heave, they couldnt believe it either :) To top it off the creek was a hit! I cant like this spot enough. We are looking forward to coming back.
Thank you Grace for sharing this gem with us we really appreciate it.
See you soon,
Rachel Rachel N.
Rachel N.
August 2020
This was our first Sniffspot that we visited and we were amazed how beautiful it was. It was nice to let our dogs off leash and explore without worry. The scenery was so nice and peaceful and very clean. Our dogs were in heave, they couldnt believe it either :) To top it off the creek was a hit! I cant like this spot enough. We are looking forward to coming back.
Thank you Grace for sharing this gem with us we really appreciate it.
See you soon,
Rachel
55We absolutely love everything about this spot! The space to play, hikes, and absolute peaceful scenery. We came when this spot first opened and it was great then. Grace has definitely added some awesome improvements as well to the area. Firstly, the sniffspot sign made it easy to find her place. Secondly, the parking area was clearly marked! We came on a muddier day earlier this summer and we’re able to enjoy the space fully though the two hours seemed to go by slowly, this time they passed so quickly! Thirdly, she added some benches which made it so nice to have a seat. My only thing would be remember to bring some bug spray as the mosquitoes were showing themselves this time!Jenna H.
Jenna H.
August 2020
We absolutely love everything about this spot! The space to play, hikes, and absolute peaceful scenery. We came when this spot first opened and it was great then. Grace has definitely added some awesome improvements as well to the area. Firstly, the sniffspot sign made it easy to find her place. Secondly, the parking area was clearly marked! We came on a muddier day earlier this summer and we’re able to enjoy the space fully though the two hours seemed to go by slowly, this time they passed so quickly! Thirdly, she added some benches which made it so nice to have a seat. My only thing would be remember to bring some bug spray as the mosquitoes were showing themselves this time!
55Wonderful place to let dogs be dogs! Lots of great smells and places to explore. Everyone enjoyed cooling off in the creek, after a good run. Can't wait to visit again!Janiece M.
Janiece M.
July 2020
Wonderful place to let dogs be dogs! Lots of great smells and places to explore. Everyone enjoyed cooling off in the creek, after a good run. Can't wait to visit again!
55What an amazing Sniffspot! Lots and lots of free space for the pups to sniff and play. Property is so nicely maintained and bonus that it is all fenced in. Host was amazing and super nice. We will definitely be back. They do have goats but our pups could care less ( we however loved them!) Nice private retreat for the doggies. Thanks for having us! Leslie D.
Leslie D.
July 2020
What an amazing Sniffspot! Lots and lots of free space for the pups to sniff and play. Property is so nicely maintained and bonus that it is all fenced in. Host was amazing and super nice. We will definitely be back. They do have goats but our pups could care less ( we however loved them!) Nice private retreat for the doggies. Thanks for having us!
55Grace was very welcoming and provided water for us and our dog. The property is fenced and has a lovely creek and trees. Wonderful to have my dog run free on her 9 acres. Deirdre W.
Deirdre W.
July 2020
Grace was very welcoming and provided water for us and our dog. The property is fenced and has a lovely creek and trees. Wonderful to have my dog run free on her 9 acres.
55Great spot! I wish I booked two hours. Very friendly and helpful host. Fence has some spots that smaller dogs or adamant on escaping dogs could fit through. I will be returning here again and again. Garrett O.
Garrett O.
May 2020
Great spot! I wish I booked two hours. Very friendly and helpful host. Fence has some spots that smaller dogs or adamant on escaping dogs could fit through. I will be returning here again and again.
55My dogs absolutely loved this space. We had such a great time here and will definitely be back! It was quiet and peaceful but not too far from the city. Jenna H.
Jenna H.
May 2020
My dogs absolutely loved this space. We had such a great time here and will definitely be back! It was quiet and peaceful but not too far from the city.
55Both of our boys had an absolute blast!! Our great Dane is hard to take to a regular dog park (due to his intimidating size) and giving him open room to run with his (smaller) brother was the absolute best day ever! :) Our host was extremely gracious when we got lost getting to their location as well! Bring hiking shoes as the people got quite a work out as well as the dogs!!!! Absolutely beautiful and the small creek was the favorite spot for the furballs. Will happily return soon. Emily Z.
Emily Z.
May 2020
Both of our boys had an absolute blast!! Our great Dane is hard to take to a regular dog park (due to his intimidating size) and giving him open room to run with his (smaller) brother was the absolute best day ever! :) Our host was extremely gracious when we got lost getting to their location as well! Bring hiking shoes as the people got quite a work out as well as the dogs!!!! Absolutely beautiful and the small creek was the favorite spot for the furballs. Will happily return soon.
55My pups had a great time exploring! Great space and we will definitely be back! Host was very responsive and goats/horse were contained in a separate area. For those with reactive dogs, you do need to walk past the animals, but once over the bridge, pups were free to explore. No human or dog interaction during our visit. If you have a small escape artist, you might need to keep an eye out. Overall, awesome spot! Loved the mini forest!Claire M.
Claire M.
June 2020
My pups had a great time exploring! Great space and we will definitely be back! Host was very responsive and goats/horse were contained in a separate area. For those with reactive dogs, you do need to walk past the animals, but once over the bridge, pups were free to explore. No human or dog interaction during our visit. If you have a small escape artist, you might need to keep an eye out. Overall, awesome spot! Loved the mini forest!
55The dogs had an absolutely fantastic time. They loved all the woods, hills, trails and of course the creek. Thank you for joining Sniffspot and opening your property to our 4 legged family members. Susan S.
Susan S.
June 2020
The dogs had an absolutely fantastic time. They loved all the woods, hills, trails and of course the creek. Thank you for joining Sniffspot and opening your property to our 4 legged family members.
55We had a great time. She was wonderful and greeted us and let us know where to go. Beautiful stream and woodsDee J.
Dee J.
June 2020
We had a great time. She was wonderful and greeted us and let us know where to go. Beautiful stream and woods
How do Richmond'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 Richmond 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.