55Once again we were delighted by the tranquility and beauty of Spring Acres at Five Ash Farm. It is a place we love coming back to time and time again. Our dogs can barely contain their excitement when they realize they're back at their most favorite fun place in the world! A huge thanks to great hosts John and Stephanie for sharing their slice of heaven with us!Barbara T.
Barbara T.
May 2022
Once again we were delighted by the tranquility and beauty of Spring Acres at Five Ash Farm. It is a place we love coming back to time and time again. Our dogs can barely contain their excitement when they realize they're back at their most favorite fun place in the world! A huge thanks to great hosts John and Stephanie for sharing their slice of heaven with us!
55Visited this gorgeous spot with my pup and partner for the second time yesterday! We love this Sniffspot so much - John and his family are so kind. The trails are pristine and we love the little cabin deck to have a nice picnic lunch. It’s truly a wonderful little slice of heaven and we’re so excited to continue visiting this summer! Vanessa B.
Vanessa B.
April 2023
Visited this gorgeous spot with my pup and partner for the second time yesterday! We love this Sniffspot so much - John and his family are so kind. The trails are pristine and we love the little cabin deck to have a nice picnic lunch. It’s truly a wonderful little slice of heaven and we’re so excited to continue visiting this summer!
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.
55This is such a wonderful spot! The hosts were so kind, showed us around the property and were totally understanding of our reactive dogs that were a bit overwhelmed. All of the farm animals were friendly and seemed totally used to having people and dogs around. The property is absolutely beautiful and has plenty of trails, fields, and creeks to explore. We will definitely be back. Ashley M.
Ashley M.
April 2022
This is such a wonderful spot! The hosts were so kind, showed us around the property and were totally understanding of our reactive dogs that were a bit overwhelmed. All of the farm animals were friendly and seemed totally used to having people and dogs around. The property is absolutely beautiful and has plenty of trails, fields, and creeks to explore. We will definitely be back.
55This is my second visit to Johns lovely farm Sniffspot and it was awesome. We took Butters there to celebrate his birthday and he had the most wonderful time. John and his wife are wonderful folk and we cannot wait to visit them againAyesha T.
Ayesha T.
April 2022
This is my second visit to Johns lovely farm Sniffspot and it was awesome. We took Butters there to celebrate his birthday and he had the most wonderful time. John and his wife are wonderful folk and we cannot wait to visit them again
55Unexpected snow flurries made it even more magical! Beau still ran, romped,splashed and explored, taking is with him on his adventure! At the end of it all he was a wet, tired happy guy. Our favorite Spot!Tracy J.
Tracy J.
April 2022
Unexpected snow flurries made it even more magical! Beau still ran, romped,splashed and explored, taking is with him on his adventure! At the end of it all he was a wet, tired happy guy. Our favorite Spot!
55Such a gem of a place. The hosts were amazing. John greeted us when we arrived and showed us around. We loved the trails and creeks. As a bonus, my dog was able to work on some impulse control and arousal around goats, bunnies, and roosters. We can’t wait to visit again. Meadow J.
Meadow J.
April 2022
Such a gem of a place. The hosts were amazing. John greeted us when we arrived and showed us around. We loved the trails and creeks. As a bonus, my dog was able to work on some impulse control and arousal around goats, bunnies, and roosters. We can’t wait to visit again.
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!
55This was our first time using sniffspot, and Spring Acres set the bar high. The location is huge, beautiful, and very clean. It was really easy to find as they put out a sniffspot sign right in front of the driveway. Stephanie greeted us and was extremely warm and inviting. The animals in the pasture are also ready to give you a warm welcome, they are so sweet. The dogs loved their time, and my husband and I did too. We will definitely be returning to this little slice of heaven. David C.
David C.
March 2022
This was our first time using sniffspot, and Spring Acres set the bar high. The location is huge, beautiful, and very clean. It was really easy to find as they put out a sniffspot sign right in front of the driveway. Stephanie greeted us and was extremely warm and inviting. The animals in the pasture are also ready to give you a warm welcome, they are so sweet. The dogs loved their time, and my husband and I did too. We will definitely be returning to this little slice of heaven.
55By far this is our favorite sniff spot. Plenty of space for Cooper to explore. Stephanie is a wonderful host and makes you feel welcome. Lots of space, trails, creeks, bridges and very friendly goats what more can you ask for. We had a great time and will be returning.Cathie T.
Cathie T.
March 2022
By far this is our favorite sniff spot. Plenty of space for Cooper to explore. Stephanie is a wonderful host and makes you feel welcome. Lots of space, trails, creeks, bridges and very friendly goats what more can you ask for. We had a great time and will be returning.
55This was our first time at a sniff spot and we loved it! The host is so kind and welcoming,our dog bleu ADORED IT!!! I will definitely be coming back. It’s very clean and peaceful. There’s different terrains and lots to sniff. Thank you so much! Angela A.
Angela A.
April 2022
This was our first time at a sniff spot and we loved it! The host is so kind and welcoming,our dog bleu ADORED IT!!! I will definitely be coming back. It’s very clean and peaceful. There’s different terrains and lots to sniff. Thank you so much!
55We visited for the second time and are in love with this spot. More than plenty of room for the dogs to run and multiple trails to explore. And the farm animals are so fun to see. Beautiful property. Myra M.
Myra M.
April 2022
We visited for the second time and are in love with this spot. More than plenty of room for the dogs to run and multiple trails to explore. And the farm animals are so fun to see. Beautiful property.
55This was our second time visiting John and Stephanie's beautiful spot. Our first visit was with my old dog and three energetic young pup friends, but today we brought a dog even older than mine. I can say now with certainty that the spot offers something for people and dogs of all ages and energy levels. Lots of sniffs to take in, trails to meander, and creeks to splash through. Today we also made time to picnic on the cabin's front porch. Just lovely. Aubbie B.
Aubbie B.
April 2022
This was our second time visiting John and Stephanie's beautiful spot. Our first visit was with my old dog and three energetic young pup friends, but today we brought a dog even older than mine. I can say now with certainty that the spot offers something for people and dogs of all ages and energy levels. Lots of sniffs to take in, trails to meander, and creeks to splash through. Today we also made time to picnic on the cabin's front porch. Just lovely.
55Seriously seriously nicest hosts ever - I’ve come out a few times w my pups and my shy kiddo and John is always making us feel welcome. Today he offered to have my son help feed the chickens! A truly relaxing place for my city dogs to unwind be wild animals for a couple hours. We love this spot!Mollyrose D.
Mollyrose D.
May 2020
Seriously seriously nicest hosts ever - I’ve come out a few times w my pups and my shy kiddo and John is always making us feel welcome. Today he offered to have my son help feed the chickens! A truly relaxing place for my city dogs to unwind be wild animals for a couple hours. We love this spot!
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.
How much do Sniffspot hiking trails cost?
Dog hiking trails in the Maple Valley area range from $6.0 and $6.0. The least expensive dog hiking trail is Best Small Yard in Seattle!. The most expensive dog hiking trail is Best Small Yard in Seattle!. Each host sets their own price, so you can check the price on the specific Sniffspot dog park listing.
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