55I think this may have been our favorite SniffSpot! The grounds are a perfect combination of woods, field, and creek. Extremely clean and well kept. Easy to find your way around. John was so kind to meet us when we arrived to explain everything. It really helped alleviate any questions about the property and expectations. Patti K.
Patti K.
June 2024
I think this may have been our favorite SniffSpot! The grounds are a perfect combination of woods, field, and creek. Extremely clean and well kept. Easy to find your way around. John was so kind to meet us when we arrived to explain everything. It really helped alleviate any questions about the property and expectations.
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55We had a fantastic time at this Sniffspot! It was spotless, private, and easy to locate. Highly recommend for a fun and stress-free outing! Mariana M.
Mariana M.
June 2024
We had a fantastic time at this Sniffspot! It was spotless, private, and easy to locate. Highly recommend for a fun and stress-free outing!
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55Johns place is awesome. Huge yard with nice grass, well maintained and fully fenced in. Very well thought out for guests. Waste bags are hanging up on the fence gates. Water bowl right next to a water hose. John even had bug spray and dog toys for community use. Beyond the fence on his property is a creek where your pup can also cool off. We will be coming back often. $15 bucks for an hour is well worth it. Its a beautiful property. You and your pup will not be disappointed. Anna K.
Anna K.
July 2024
Johns place is awesome. Huge yard with nice grass, well maintained and fully fenced in. Very well thought out for guests. Waste bags are hanging up on the fence gates. Water bowl right next to a water hose. John even had bug spray and dog toys for community use. Beyond the fence on his property is a creek where your pup can also cool off. We will be coming back often. $15 bucks for an hour is well worth it. Its a beautiful property. You and your pup will not be disappointed.
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55This spot is awesome. There is a large fenced in field with lots of space for my pup to run. There was a water dish with a hose set up and poop bags. I didn't use it, but there was a great hiking area for my dog. Kelly A.
Kelly A.
July 2024
This spot is awesome. There is a large fenced in field with lots of space for my pup to run. There was a water dish with a hose set up and poop bags. I didn't use it, but there was a great hiking area for my dog.
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55Perfect combo spot! The fenced yard provided plenty of space for off-leash sniffing, a few rounds of fetch, and a little practice with their commands. Then, the dogs enjoyed splashing around in the creek. We finished up with a short walk through the woods and ended up conveniently at the car. Dogs are sleeping soundly now after such an exciting morning.Payton P.
Payton P.
July 2024
Perfect combo spot! The fenced yard provided plenty of space for off-leash sniffing, a few rounds of fetch, and a little practice with their commands. Then, the dogs enjoyed splashing around in the creek. We finished up with a short walk through the woods and ended up conveniently at the car. Dogs are sleeping soundly now after such an exciting morning.
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55John was an excellent host and the space was just like it was described in the listing. He even put out a fan for us to help us stay cool 10/10Lizzy A.
Lizzy A.
July 2024
John was an excellent host and the space was just like it was described in the listing. He even put out a fan for us to help us stay cool 10/10
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55Such a cool spot! We enjoyed playing fetch in the HUGE fenced-in yard then splashed around in the creek behind it. Very peaceful and well-maintained spot. Highly recommend!Julianne L.
Julianne L.
July 2024
Such a cool spot! We enjoyed playing fetch in the HUGE fenced-in yard then splashed around in the creek behind it. Very peaceful and well-maintained spot. Highly recommend!
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55This was our first sniff spot experience. Two dogs. The instructions to get into the yard was perfect. The yard was half an acre often stand and beyond that you can walk to the creek and do some words. It was very nice. It was a bowl for water. Water was already in the bowl and a hose right next to it. Very helpful! My dogs had plenty of room to run and play with each other a couple of times, and they loved the creek. Thank you John.Julie P.
Julie P.
July 2024
This was our first sniff spot experience. Two dogs. The instructions to get into the yard was perfect. The yard was half an acre often stand and beyond that you can walk to the creek and do some words. It was very nice. It was a bowl for water. Water was already in the bowl and a hose right next to it. Very helpful! My dogs had plenty of room to run and play with each other a couple of times, and they loved the creek. Thank you John.
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55Ample space to run and play. Hose and water bowl for pups. We didn’t use the creek but will definitely try it out next time. Balls and toys also available. Great spot!Tisha L.
Tisha L.
July 2024
Ample space to run and play. Hose and water bowl for pups. We didn’t use the creek but will definitely try it out next time. Balls and toys also available. Great spot!
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55John’s Sniffspot is fabulous! Our dogs wore themselves out running up and down the hill. The lawn is fairly shady and there is a covered area with a picnic table and chairs. John also provides some toys and a water dish. We went for a walk in the woods, which the dogs enjoyed even though the stream was dried up. John is responsive and friendly. Highly recommend this clean and spacious Sniffspot! Claire H.
Claire H.
July 2024
John’s Sniffspot is fabulous! Our dogs wore themselves out running up and down the hill. The lawn is fairly shady and there is a covered area with a picnic table and chairs. John also provides some toys and a water dish. We went for a walk in the woods, which the dogs enjoyed even though the stream was dried up. John is responsive and friendly. Highly recommend this clean and spacious Sniffspot!
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55Good spot. Just read the instructions more carefully than I did. It's an acre or so enclosed and then additional unfenced land with woods and creek. Justin B.
Justin B.
July 2024
Good spot. Just read the instructions more carefully than I did. It's an acre or so enclosed and then additional unfenced land with woods and creek.
John's 5 Acre Private Dog Park In Fairfax | Sniffspot
55Very large yard with easy access to the creek, and lots of shaded as well as sunny areas. It felt like a private area just for us, and we had an amazing time. My dog had a great time playing in the creek, playing frisbee, and chasing a ball in the yard. Definitely would love to come back again!Marina C.
Marina C.
July 2024
Very large yard with easy access to the creek, and lots of shaded as well as sunny areas. It felt like a private area just for us, and we had an amazing time. My dog had a great time playing in the creek, playing frisbee, and chasing a ball in the yard. Definitely would love to come back again!
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55Awesome spot. Huge hill to tire out the pups, fun area to explore outside of the fence. VERY clean and well maintained. Will definitely be back! Hannah C.
Hannah C.
July 2024
Awesome spot. Huge hill to tire out the pups, fun area to explore outside of the fence. VERY clean and well maintained. Will definitely be back!
John's 5 Acre Private Dog Park In Fairfax | Sniffspot
55The space was large and fully fenced. I came to meet my dog's trainer in person in a safe, fenced area. The space was appropriate for our needs. My dog would have loved to run and play but it was hot and humid and she's a boxer. We did walk the unfenced back yard area by the creek afterwards. When it cools down, I'm sure she'd love to use the yard to run and play. Julie S.
Julie S.
July 2024
The space was large and fully fenced. I came to meet my dog's trainer in person in a safe, fenced area. The space was appropriate for our needs. My dog would have loved to run and play but it was hot and humid and she's a boxer. We did walk the unfenced back yard area by the creek afterwards. When it cools down, I'm sure she'd love to use the yard to run and play.
John's 5 Acre Private Dog Park In Fairfax | Sniffspot
55My pup and I had a great time! Huge space and perfect for dogs to run freely. The highlight was the beautiful creek when you exit the gated space, perfect for a hot day. We look forward to coming back soon!Jackie B.
Jackie B.
July 2024
My pup and I had a great time! Huge space and perfect for dogs to run freely. The highlight was the beautiful creek when you exit the gated space, perfect for a hot day. We look forward to coming back soon!
How do Fairfax'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 Fairfax 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 can I find dog hiking trails in Fairfax?
There are 14 dog hiking trails in the Fairfax area. The most popular dog hiking trail is John's 5 Acre Private Dog Park In Fairfax. You can browse all of our dog hiking trails here.
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.
How much do Sniffspot hiking trails cost?
Dog hiking trails in the Fairfax area range from $16.0 and $16.0. The least expensive dog hiking trail is John's 5 Acre Private Dog Park In Fairfax. The most expensive dog hiking trail is John's 5 Acre Private Dog Park In Fairfax. Each host sets their own price, so you can check the price on the specific Sniffspot dog park listing.
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