Michele's Private Dog Park In Charlottesville- There are 17 farm fields within the farm so you must call us before visit for your assigned vacant pasture. | Sniffspot
What people say about dog hiking trails around Charlottesville, Virginia
Michele's Private Dog Park In Charlottesville- There are 17 farm fields within the farm so you must call us before visit for your assigned vacant pasture. | Sniffspot
55This is a great secure spot to let your pup run. My pup thoroughly enjoyed exploring the giant lot and the drive in was so enjoyable!Lynn N.
Lynn N.
May 2024
This is a great secure spot to let your pup run. My pup thoroughly enjoyed exploring the giant lot and the drive in was so enjoyable!
Michele's Private Dog Park In Charlottesville- There are 17 farm fields within the farm so you must call us before visit for your assigned vacant pasture. | Sniffspot
55The field we went to was so beautiful and had plenty of places to sit in the shade, and lots of spots to explore and sniff. My dog was thoroughly tuckered out and very happy. We’re absolutely going to be back- it was wonderful. Jenna C.
Jenna C.
May 2024
The field we went to was so beautiful and had plenty of places to sit in the shade, and lots of spots to explore and sniff. My dog was thoroughly tuckered out and very happy. We’re absolutely going to be back- it was wonderful.
Michele's Private Dog Park In Charlottesville- There are 17 farm fields within the farm so you must call us before visit for your assigned vacant pasture. | Sniffspot
55The property was very large and fenced, as described. A nice gesture was that a water bowl and towel were there for us. Instructions as to how to find the property were very clear. We wound up not staying, as the grass was very high, and I wasn't expecting that. I was not familiar with animal pastures being like that. Susan A.
Susan A.
May 2024
The property was very large and fenced, as described. A nice gesture was that a water bowl and towel were there for us. Instructions as to how to find the property were very clear. We wound up not staying, as the grass was very high, and I wasn't expecting that. I was not familiar with animal pastures being like that.
Michele's Private Dog Park In Charlottesville- There are 17 farm fields within the farm so you must call us before visit for your assigned vacant pasture. | Sniffspot
55Our little Nori got to romp around for an hour, smell all new smells, and see donkeys across the way. It was so thoughtful for them to include a towel to clean up at the end. I did bring Nori’s portable water bottle for walks and glad I did - the area is huge! Amanda P.
Amanda P.
May 2024
Our little Nori got to romp around for an hour, smell all new smells, and see donkeys across the way. It was so thoughtful for them to include a towel to clean up at the end. I did bring Nori’s portable water bottle for walks and glad I did - the area is huge!
Michele's Private Dog Park In Charlottesville- There are 17 farm fields within the farm so you must call us before visit for your assigned vacant pasture. | Sniffspot
55Working Sheep Farm...all you would expect from a working farm...Dogs always have the best time when we come out to Michele's Private Dog Park
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Rick S.
June 2024
Working Sheep Farm...all you would expect from a working farm...Dogs always have the best time when we come out to Michele's Private Dog Park
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Michele's Private Dog Park In Charlottesville- There are 17 farm fields within the farm so you must call us before visit for your assigned vacant pasture. | Sniffspot
55I needed a big field for our Great dane puppies and my kids to play in and this was perfectFelicity G.
Felicity G.
June 2024
I needed a big field for our Great dane puppies and my kids to play in and this was perfect
Michele's Private Dog Park In Charlottesville- There are 17 farm fields within the farm so you must call us before visit for your assigned vacant pasture. | Sniffspot
55Best time ever! Easy to get to, working dogs escort on the way in and out from behind fence so no worries...Gorgeous backdrop, super fun for pups to safely explore. Excellent for pack reinforcement.
We felt lucky to have found this special farm.Sage L.
Sage L.
June 2024
Best time ever! Easy to get to, working dogs escort on the way in and out from behind fence so no worries...Gorgeous backdrop, super fun for pups to safely explore. Excellent for pack reinforcement.
We felt lucky to have found this special farm.
Michele's Private Dog Park In Charlottesville- There are 17 farm fields within the farm so you must call us before visit for your assigned vacant pasture. | Sniffspot
55Got out before it was Too hot. Lovely pasture to run in with shade in the forest. We brought 3 dogs and 5 kids for a fenced in picnic.Felicity G.
Felicity G.
June 2024
Got out before it was Too hot. Lovely pasture to run in with shade in the forest. We brought 3 dogs and 5 kids for a fenced in picnic.
Michele's Private Dog Park In Charlottesville- There are 17 farm fields within the farm so you must call us before visit for your assigned vacant pasture. | Sniffspot
55As always, my girls had a fabulous time running and exploring the pasture. So much space for them to really run!Sharen M.
Sharen M.
July 2024
As always, my girls had a fabulous time running and exploring the pasture. So much space for them to really run!
Michele's Private Dog Park In Charlottesville- There are 17 farm fields within the farm so you must call us before visit for your assigned vacant pasture. | Sniffspot
55Fabulous spot! The pasture we were assigned was gorgeous: Rolling hills with tons of shade and endless smells and obstacles for the dogs — they had such an amazing time! There were 2 loose LDGs barking along the front fenceline at first, so we simply walked further into the field below the fold and they seemed to lose interest. Our dogs were so busy exploring they ignored them without issue. Recommend without reservation & hope to visit again soon! Alena H.
Alena H.
July 2024
Fabulous spot! The pasture we were assigned was gorgeous: Rolling hills with tons of shade and endless smells and obstacles for the dogs — they had such an amazing time! There were 2 loose LDGs barking along the front fenceline at first, so we simply walked further into the field below the fold and they seemed to lose interest. Our dogs were so busy exploring they ignored them without issue. Recommend without reservation & hope to visit again soon!
Michele's Private Dog Park In Charlottesville- There are 17 farm fields within the farm so you must call us before visit for your assigned vacant pasture. | Sniffspot
55Our dogs had the best time! They loved being able to explore and run free. The owner came by to check on us and show us around, she was very nice and helpful. We’ll definitely be back!!Hope D.
Hope D.
August 2024
Our dogs had the best time! They loved being able to explore and run free. The owner came by to check on us and show us around, she was very nice and helpful. We’ll definitely be back!!
Michele's Private Dog Park In Charlottesville- There are 17 farm fields within the farm so you must call us before visit for your assigned vacant pasture. | Sniffspot
55Michele’s spot is absolutely beautiful! My GSP and I enjoyed several laps around the huge field. I love how half is wooded and half is grassy, rolling hills. Loved watching my pup run around and explore, and stop to point at all the surrounding farm animals. Such a peaceful place! We will definitely be back. Kiana D.
Kiana D.
August 2024
Michele’s spot is absolutely beautiful! My GSP and I enjoyed several laps around the huge field. I love how half is wooded and half is grassy, rolling hills. Loved watching my pup run around and explore, and stop to point at all the surrounding farm animals. Such a peaceful place! We will definitely be back.
Michele's Private Dog Park In Charlottesville- There are 17 farm fields within the farm so you must call us before visit for your assigned vacant pasture. | Sniffspot
55This was our second time visiting the farm! We were in another pasture, and it was (as always) 100% safe and fenced in! Our dogs always have a great time here and it is so worth the hour drive from Harrisonburg to come visit! Grace S.
Grace S.
August 2024
This was our second time visiting the farm! We were in another pasture, and it was (as always) 100% safe and fenced in! Our dogs always have a great time here and it is so worth the hour drive from Harrisonburg to come visit!
Michele's Private Dog Park In Charlottesville- There are 17 farm fields within the farm so you must call us before visit for your assigned vacant pasture. | Sniffspot
55We had another great visit to the farm! My dog had fun running through the pasture and smelling all the smells. Nice secure fence, huge pasture, and a variety of terrain to explore. Also it’s a fun bonus to see the goats and sheep in the other pastures. Zoe R.
Zoe R.
August 2024
We had another great visit to the farm! My dog had fun running through the pasture and smelling all the smells. Nice secure fence, huge pasture, and a variety of terrain to explore. Also it’s a fun bonus to see the goats and sheep in the other pastures.
Michele's Private Dog Park In Charlottesville- There are 17 farm fields within the farm so you must call us before visit for your assigned vacant pasture. | Sniffspot
55What a great find! The securely fenced areas are a great size to wander with your pup with a mix of open pasture and trees with plenty of shade. My dog loved all the new smells and running around off-leash. Michelle is very warm and welcoming and lets you and your pup enjoy the space. What a treat! We’ll definitely be back. Grace J.
Grace J.
August 2024
What a great find! The securely fenced areas are a great size to wander with your pup with a mix of open pasture and trees with plenty of shade. My dog loved all the new smells and running around off-leash. Michelle is very warm and welcoming and lets you and your pup enjoy the space. What a treat! We’ll definitely be back.
Michele's Private Dog Park In Charlottesville- There are 17 farm fields within the farm so you must call us before visit for your assigned vacant pasture. | Sniffspot
55The pups are sleeping contentedly at my feet because they had an amazing time this morning running around and sniffing everything/everywhere. We felt safe and secure in the 100% fenced in pasture. The spring water available was a perfect thirst quencher. We also had the pleasure of chatting with Michele and learning a bit about her beautiful farm. We are grateful for the time and space to stretch our legs. A nice departure from walking the neighborhood leashed! Thank you! We’ll be back!😊Wendy G.
Wendy G.
August 2024
The pups are sleeping contentedly at my feet because they had an amazing time this morning running around and sniffing everything/everywhere. We felt safe and secure in the 100% fenced in pasture. The spring water available was a perfect thirst quencher. We also had the pleasure of chatting with Michele and learning a bit about her beautiful farm. We are grateful for the time and space to stretch our legs. A nice departure from walking the neighborhood leashed! Thank you! We’ll be back!😊
Michele's Private Dog Park In Charlottesville- There are 17 farm fields within the farm so you must call us before visit for your assigned vacant pasture. | Sniffspot
55As always pasture was in great shape....for a pasture :-) ....this place is amazing ... dogs and I love come out here. ☆☆☆☆☆ Rick S.
Rick S.
September 2024
As always pasture was in great shape....for a pasture :-) ....this place is amazing ... dogs and I love come out here. ☆☆☆☆☆
Michele's Private Dog Park In Charlottesville- There are 17 farm fields within the farm so you must call us before visit for your assigned vacant pasture. | Sniffspot
55Michele was very friendly and her farm is beautiful! The pasture is a huge amount of fenced space and even included a wooded area that our dog loved to run around in and explore. It is very hilly so we might look for a flatter place to play fetch, but we will definitely be back to Michele’s farm to sniff, explore, train recall, and enjoy the beautiful views and farm animals. Jade C.
Jade C.
August 2024
Michele was very friendly and her farm is beautiful! The pasture is a huge amount of fenced space and even included a wooded area that our dog loved to run around in and explore. It is very hilly so we might look for a flatter place to play fetch, but we will definitely be back to Michele’s farm to sniff, explore, train recall, and enjoy the beautiful views and farm animals.
Michele's Private Dog Park In Charlottesville- There are 17 farm fields within the farm so you must call us before visit for your assigned vacant pasture. | Sniffspot
55This farm is gorgeous and so much fun for dogs and owners! Bring a backpack, and explore the fenced ten acre lot! Our dogs are in Heaven here. You can rest assured that your dogs are contained and they can run and play without fear of getting loose. Michele is such a great host and will come introduce herself during your stay. This farm is so peaceful, we hate to leave! We are so grateful for Michele’s farm as it allows our dogs to run free in a large space we unfortunately do not have at home.Courtney P.
Courtney P.
September 2024
This farm is gorgeous and so much fun for dogs and owners! Bring a backpack, and explore the fenced ten acre lot! Our dogs are in Heaven here. You can rest assured that your dogs are contained and they can run and play without fear of getting loose. Michele is such a great host and will come introduce herself during your stay. This farm is so peaceful, we hate to leave! We are so grateful for Michele’s farm as it allows our dogs to run free in a large space we unfortunately do not have at home.
Michele's Private Dog Park In Charlottesville- There are 17 farm fields within the farm so you must call us before visit for your assigned vacant pasture. | Sniffspot
55Currently, my dog is fast asleep from a morning of running around a pasture at Michelle’s place! This was our first time and won’t be our last! The communication on directions to our pasture was spot on and had no issues with finding it after speaking with Michelle, who is so personable! It was also great exercise for myself as I walked the pasture with my dog. Do recommend wearing shoes you don’t mind getting dirty as you are truly in a farm pasture-which just adds to the adventure.Sara G.
Sara G.
September 2024
Currently, my dog is fast asleep from a morning of running around a pasture at Michelle’s place! This was our first time and won’t be our last! The communication on directions to our pasture was spot on and had no issues with finding it after speaking with Michelle, who is so personable! It was also great exercise for myself as I walked the pasture with my dog. Do recommend wearing shoes you don’t mind getting dirty as you are truly in a farm pasture-which just adds to the adventure.
How do Charlottesville'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 Charlottesville 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 Charlottesville?
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.