55A gem of a slice of property here. Beautiful river access. Lot’s of wildlife. Great communication, Worth the hour drive from Detroit area.
Try a long line if your dog chases wildlife as we saw a lot of rabbits and chipmunks and spotted deer tracks. Bridget T.
Bridget T.
May 2023
A gem of a slice of property here. Beautiful river access. Lot’s of wildlife. Great communication, Worth the hour drive from Detroit area.
Try a long line if your dog chases wildlife as we saw a lot of rabbits and chipmunks and spotted deer tracks.
55My dogs loved it and that's why I'm giving it 5 stars, I feel like it was underwhelming for humans, I thought there would be a table by the water. But we made it work. Bug spray is a must. Eve K.
Eve K.
May 2023
My dogs loved it and that's why I'm giving it 5 stars, I feel like it was underwhelming for humans, I thought there would be a table by the water. But we made it work. Bug spray is a must.
55Super cute spot! Our dogs looovedd it. I also loved the layout and how secluded it was. It felt like a nature tunnel. Which kept the dogs in a line for us. Felt like we could really give our pups freedom and they loved that. Plus allll the smells. 🥰 The host also let us book super last minute which was so appreciated. As you can see from the pictures, two happy dogs! they're both sleeping in the back seat while I type this. The only animal we saw was one Turkey for like 2 seconds so no biggie!Samantha S.
Samantha S.
May 2023
Super cute spot! Our dogs looovedd it. I also loved the layout and how secluded it was. It felt like a nature tunnel. Which kept the dogs in a line for us. Felt like we could really give our pups freedom and they loved that. Plus allll the smells. 🥰 The host also let us book super last minute which was so appreciated. As you can see from the pictures, two happy dogs! they're both sleeping in the back seat while I type this. The only animal we saw was one Turkey for like 2 seconds so no biggie!
55Very good communication and ease of use. Signs up which helped a lot. There was a very nice mowed trail that went along side a small creek with multiple spots for my dog to hop in. She had chairs out for sitting and water for the dogs. I could hear other dogs barking in the distance but it was faint. Ran into no problems and we enjoyed burning some energy! Will be back! Lisa B.
Lisa B.
May 2023
Very good communication and ease of use. Signs up which helped a lot. There was a very nice mowed trail that went along side a small creek with multiple spots for my dog to hop in. She had chairs out for sitting and water for the dogs. I could hear other dogs barking in the distance but it was faint. Ran into no problems and we enjoyed burning some energy! Will be back!
55Such a great space! My dogs loved it. The water in the creek/river was the perfect play spot for my crew. Host was so nice. My dogs had a great time. Cheryl S.
Cheryl S.
May 2023
Such a great space! My dogs loved it. The water in the creek/river was the perfect play spot for my crew. Host was so nice. My dogs had a great time.
55If I could rate this place, more than five stars, I absolutely would. The host was incredibly accommodating, and let us extend our time when I missed the block. We had an incredible time, hiking up and down throughout the river area and playing fetch my dog, enjoyed, jumping in and out of the river, and we enjoyed how beautifully maintained all of the trails are. It must’ve been an incredible amount of work to cut down all that brush so I can men’s you for it! We will definitely be back!Meagan C.
Meagan C.
June 2023
If I could rate this place, more than five stars, I absolutely would. The host was incredibly accommodating, and let us extend our time when I missed the block. We had an incredible time, hiking up and down throughout the river area and playing fetch my dog, enjoyed, jumping in and out of the river, and we enjoyed how beautifully maintained all of the trails are. It must’ve been an incredible amount of work to cut down all that brush so I can men’s you for it! We will definitely be back!
55We had a wonderful time! It was so great to let my dog just run around, get muddy, and be a DOG! She was completely zonked out on our drive back to Ann Arbor ☺️Chelsea B.
Chelsea B.
June 2023
We had a wonderful time! It was so great to let my dog just run around, get muddy, and be a DOG! She was completely zonked out on our drive back to Ann Arbor ☺️
How do Howell'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 Howell 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.