55So serene, quiet and so much for my dog to sniff. Everything we needed was easily accessible. Definitely one of the best spots we’ve been to and will be booking again!Nicolas H.
Nicolas H.
August 2025
So serene, quiet and so much for my dog to sniff. Everything we needed was easily accessible. Definitely one of the best spots we’ve been to and will be booking again!
55Melissa is an excellent host! The property is GORGEOUS and Bodhi loved getting to run around off leash. Melissa greeted us on our way out with such warmth. We will definitely be back. Maeryn G.
Maeryn G.
August 2025
Melissa is an excellent host! The property is GORGEOUS and Bodhi loved getting to run around off leash. Melissa greeted us on our way out with such warmth. We will definitely be back.
55This Sniffspot was great! Easy to find and very clear instructions. Our pup loved it. Lots of varied terrain and things to do and explore in the agility area and in the woods. Thank you so much! Katie C.
Katie C.
August 2025
This Sniffspot was great! Easy to find and very clear instructions. Our pup loved it. Lots of varied terrain and things to do and explore in the agility area and in the woods. Thank you so much!
55This was our first time trying out a sniffspot and this was a great introduction! Melissa gives very clear instructions on how to get to her location and how to utilize the area. The fenced in areas are huge and provide a lot of different enrichment, we even had the opportunity to see a moose. Our dog doesn’t go off leash much, so this was a great opportunity for us to let him roam and work on recall training. We’ll definitely be coming again!Allison P.
Allison P.
August 2025
This was our first time trying out a sniffspot and this was a great introduction! Melissa gives very clear instructions on how to get to her location and how to utilize the area. The fenced in areas are huge and provide a lot of different enrichment, we even had the opportunity to see a moose. Our dog doesn’t go off leash much, so this was a great opportunity for us to let him roam and work on recall training. We’ll definitely be coming again!
55Loved this place! My senior tripawd was so excited to try the agility ramp! We got lucky and saw a moose too! I loved the fact that I could get a little hike in as well. We will definitely be back!Marina R.
Marina R.
August 2025
Loved this place! My senior tripawd was so excited to try the agility ramp! We got lucky and saw a moose too! I loved the fact that I could get a little hike in as well. We will definitely be back!
55Was very easy to access and was very clean and well maintained. It had everything a dog could need or want and my dogs had an absolute blast! Thank you so much! Kennedy J.
Kennedy J.
August 2025
Was very easy to access and was very clean and well maintained. It had everything a dog could need or want and my dogs had an absolute blast! Thank you so much!
55Our second time up and what a beautiful place to let our dogs explore. We have one rescue dog and we are introducing him to as many new environments as we can. He loved it! The smells, sounds and terrain kept him busy. Thank you for a wonderful spot. The spot is clean and well stocked with water, chairs, shade and toys. Michelle A.
Michelle A.
August 2025
Our second time up and what a beautiful place to let our dogs explore. We have one rescue dog and we are introducing him to as many new environments as we can. He loved it! The smells, sounds and terrain kept him busy. Thank you for a wonderful spot. The spot is clean and well stocked with water, chairs, shade and toys.
55Magical spot for both dogs and people!! Melissa's property is absolutely beautiful and so peaceful. She has thought of everything and I appreciated her detailed directions and extra tips. Ollie had a blast with the agility equipment and loved exploring the forested area. I had no trouble finding the place, though the last stretch of road up to the property is a little rough - we got up there just fine in an SUV, anything low-clearance might have a bit of a hard time. This was such a nice alternative to going for a hike on an established trail - loved giving my pup off-leash time and not having to worry about other dogs. We will definitely be back!Mila R.
Mila R.
August 2025
Magical spot for both dogs and people!! Melissa's property is absolutely beautiful and so peaceful. She has thought of everything and I appreciated her detailed directions and extra tips. Ollie had a blast with the agility equipment and loved exploring the forested area. I had no trouble finding the place, though the last stretch of road up to the property is a little rough - we got up there just fine in an SUV, anything low-clearance might have a bit of a hard time. This was such a nice alternative to going for a hike on an established trail - loved giving my pup off-leash time and not having to worry about other dogs. We will definitely be back!
55Our pup had the BEST time at this mountain paradise! Super easy to find and get around. Lots of toys for your dog to play with and sniff! She even had fun on the agility course, even though it was her first time. We’ll definitely be back!Cat X.
Cat X.
August 2025
Our pup had the BEST time at this mountain paradise! Super easy to find and get around. Lots of toys for your dog to play with and sniff! She even had fun on the agility course, even though it was her first time. We’ll definitely be back!
Rattling Ridge Private Dog Park In Black Hawk | Sniffspot
55A great piece of property and SUPER quiet when we were there around noon on a Friday! Owner was communicative. There are 4-wheeler trails that we used to wind through the forest on our walk. Thank you for sharing your space with us!Marcella F.
Marcella F.
August 2025
A great piece of property and SUPER quiet when we were there around noon on a Friday! Owner was communicative. There are 4-wheeler trails that we used to wind through the forest on our walk. Thank you for sharing your space with us!
55Fairly easy to get to and my old reactive golden girly was able to explore off leash. It was clean and I didn't have to worry about her getting into anything she shouldn't! We can't wait to come back!Chelsea T.
Chelsea T.
August 2025
Fairly easy to get to and my old reactive golden girly was able to explore off leash. It was clean and I didn't have to worry about her getting into anything she shouldn't! We can't wait to come back!
55What a wonderful place!!! The high fence with no gaps truly allowed me to fully and completely relax and not worry about any of my dogs escaping and going on adventures. The water for the pups was nice and cold, everything was clean, TONS of shade, and just a beautiful and peaceful environment. The agility course was truly magnificent. Will definitely try that next time!Heidi G.
Heidi G.
August 2025
What a wonderful place!!! The high fence with no gaps truly allowed me to fully and completely relax and not worry about any of my dogs escaping and going on adventures. The water for the pups was nice and cold, everything was clean, TONS of shade, and just a beautiful and peaceful environment. The agility course was truly magnificent. Will definitely try that next time!
55Great space, clean, lots of room to hike around and get a workout with my pup. Was easy to find and appreciated all of Melissa’s clear instructions. Will definitely be back!Corinne C.
Corinne C.
August 2025
Great space, clean, lots of room to hike around and get a workout with my pup. Was easy to find and appreciated all of Melissa’s clear instructions. Will definitely be back!
55Mountain Paradise is a wonderful experience for dogs and their people. Melissa has thought of everything. We will be coming back here soon. Our 3 rescues had the time of their lives.
Beth
Beth L.
Beth L.
August 2025
Mountain Paradise is a wonderful experience for dogs and their people. Melissa has thought of everything. We will be coming back here soon. Our 3 rescues had the time of their lives.
Beth
55Lots of fun to be had here! Agility equipment is all in great condition and there are lot of other areas to discover. Wear your hiking boots if you're planning to walk around for extra traction on the hill.Libby M.
Libby M.
August 2025
Lots of fun to be had here! Agility equipment is all in great condition and there are lot of other areas to discover. Wear your hiking boots if you're planning to walk around for extra traction on the hill.
55We had so much fun letting Sadie sniff and explore on her own terms. We got to see how she would behave if we were hiking off leash and this spot was perfect for that. We loved our visit and hope to return for even longer! Allie B.
Allie B.
August 2025
We had so much fun letting Sadie sniff and explore on her own terms. We got to see how she would behave if we were hiking off leash and this spot was perfect for that. We loved our visit and hope to return for even longer!
55Had a wonderful time! My rescue dog loves the mountains but the trails are too busy with other dogs (she is quite reactive). She is also getting a bit older so her arthritis prevents longer treks. This spot was perfect. She was able to explore as much as she wanted and there was plenty of shade to rest in when she got tired. There was also clean water provided as well as poop bags in case you forget yours. The fence is very sturdy and secure. No worries of pups getting out or larger wildlife coming in. Felt very safe and peaceful. Emma M.
Emma M.
July 2025
Had a wonderful time! My rescue dog loves the mountains but the trails are too busy with other dogs (she is quite reactive). She is also getting a bit older so her arthritis prevents longer treks. This spot was perfect. She was able to explore as much as she wanted and there was plenty of shade to rest in when she got tired. There was also clean water provided as well as poop bags in case you forget yours. The fence is very sturdy and secure. No worries of pups getting out or larger wildlife coming in. Felt very safe and peaceful.
55The fence here is fantastic. Our 65 pound mutt is really good at testing fences and I am confident he couldn’t get out of this fence. It’s such a pretty place with lots of shade, little trails, & tall grasses. The hosts are really kind via the app, too. Might be our fave Sniffspot!!Audrey C.
Audrey C.
July 2025
The fence here is fantastic. Our 65 pound mutt is really good at testing fences and I am confident he couldn’t get out of this fence. It’s such a pretty place with lots of shade, little trails, & tall grasses. The hosts are really kind via the app, too. Might be our fave Sniffspot!!
55If you’re coming from the city, this spot is absolutely worth the drive. Scenic views on the way up and a well thought out, beautiful property. I appreciated the host’s notes headed up so we knew to bring our AWD car and download offline maps before we came. Our dog loved the space and all of the room to sniff and explore. Next time we’ll book extra time, there’s so much space to roam. We can’t wait to come back!Naomi S.
Naomi S.
July 2025
If you’re coming from the city, this spot is absolutely worth the drive. Scenic views on the way up and a well thought out, beautiful property. I appreciated the host’s notes headed up so we knew to bring our AWD car and download offline maps before we came. Our dog loved the space and all of the room to sniff and explore. Next time we’ll book extra time, there’s so much space to roam. We can’t wait to come back!
55A great space for the dogs to run and play. The location is great, a little far out but so peaceful! Aubrey R.
Aubrey R.
July 2025
A great space for the dogs to run and play. The location is great, a little far out but so peaceful!
How do Black Hawk's private dog parks 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 Black Hawk Dog Parks
Are dog parks good for dogs?
It is important for dogs to have off leash exercise to sniff and run. But the free and open nature of public dog parks has drawbacks. There could be aggressive dogs, disease transmission and cleanliness issues. For this reason, many dog behaviorists discourage visiting public dog parks and recommend Sniffspot's private dog parks. Sniffspot private dog parks only allow one guest to book at a time and are not open to the public, which solves many of these issues.
Are dog parks safe?
While public dog parks have a number of safety issues, such as aggressive dogs, disease transmission and general cleanliness, Sniffspot dog parks much safer than public dog parks. With Sniffspot 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. 1% of reviews on Sniffspot visits in the Black Hawk area are 5 stars.
How do I know if a dog park works for my dog?
You can filter Sniffspot dog parks by fencing and distractions. If your dog doesn't have good recall, you can visit one of our 278 fully fenced dog parks in the area. If your dog is reactive to other dogs, you can visit one of our 365 off leash areas where there are no dogs audible or visible nearby. You can also filter locations to avoid other domestic animals and people. We also recommend reading reviews and reaching out to the host with any questions.
Does Black Hawk have any fully fenced dog parks?
Sniffspot has 278 fully fenced dog parks in or near Black Hawk. Browse all fully enclosed options.
Where are good dog hiking trails near Black Hawk?
The Black Hawk area has 9 Sniffspot locations with private trails for you and your dog to walk or hike. Dogs can generally be off leash on Sniffspot trails. The most popular trail is Barking Bear Dog Ranch - 10 Acres of Fun!.
Are there dog agility courses for rent in Black Hawk?
Sniffspot has dog parks with agility equipment and/or dog obstacles in or near Black Hawk. The most popular agility option is Mountain Paradise.
Where in Black Hawk can I find a pool for dog swimming?
Can I rent a field for my dog to run near Black Hawk?
There are 78 Sniffspot dog parks that offer fields in or near Black Hawk where dogs can be off leash. The most popular field is Barking Bear Dog Ranch - 10 Acres of Fun!.
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