Wonderlane

Federal Way, Washington

Fully Fenced

2 acres

5.0671 reviews

Top spot

Sniffpass

Hosted by Linda L.

Fencing

Enclosure

Fully Fenced

Fencing height (at lowest point)

4 ft

98% of guests said fencing at this spot was secure enough to contain their dogs

Gaps or holes in fence: No gaps

Fencing type(s): non-step metal, Wood - non-privacy, Cattle with wire mesh, Wood - privacy, metal welded wire, 3 rail wood non-step metal

Fencing details:

Fully fenced forest area. The creek area is not fenced for environmental reasons. The entrance gate is 50 ft from the start of the driveway, just when you pass the 2 large trees. It is a black metal gate tucked behind the short black fence....

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Designed for private play

Only the people and dogs in your booking are allowed in the spot during your visit.

Distractions seen/heard from the spot

Other dogsSometimes

Other domestic animalsNo

Other peopleSometimes

Private entryYes

Amenities

River, stream or creek

Parkour obstacles

Field

Dog drinking water

Chairs

Woods

Pricing

$16 per dog per hour

50% off all dogs after the 1st dog

25% off hourly price for 30 min visit

Sniffpass holders get discounts on all bookings at all spots by buying monthly credits!
This spot offers additional discounts.

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Location

Federal Way, Washington

Description

Spring blooming starts now! Enjoy an enchanting Pacific Northwest rainforest adventure at Wonderlane World Famous Sniffspot for Dogs and Their Best Friends - Bring your friends and their dogs too! Unleash your dogs and frolic with your beloved friends in the lush embrace of our hilly Pacific Northwest natural rainforest. Wonderlane invites you and your best pals to explore 67 years of history across 2 acres of established trails, over 9 terraces, under towering old-growth trees, listening to the gentle murmur of a clear creek, accessible by your choice of 2 gates. If you wish maximum security please close the black entrance gate behind you before you park. From the parking area choose your path— the left or right trailhead gates —and meander down Flying Horse Lane or Tail Waggin' Lane to The Landing Pad, where trails weave into playful circles perfect for a game of ‘Hide and Go Seek’ or a chase! At the forest edge, Madhatter Lane invites you to a serene creek, a secret haven at our fully fenced sanctuary. For environmental reasons, the creek area is not fenced. Our hilly forested land, a tapestry of guardrails, fences, gates, natural barriers, rolling trails, springs and creeks, is a haven for play. We recently added a 50 ft long Stick Library! These trails, originally created for horses, have been lovingly reclaimed from invasive brush and dead trees, now fun for paws and feet alike. We’ve nurtured this tranquil forest back to life by planting more than 600 saplings. The canopy of Hemlock, Douglas Fir, Western Red Cedar, Yew, BigLeaf Maple, and Alder, filled out as soon as there was more light. These trails whisper stories of the past. In the spring flowering bushes bloom from March though May, in the summer lush frilly leaves decorate every breeze with greenery in motion, and in the fall in October the leaves magically turn yellow, orange, red, brown, and purple. Wonderlane is more than a place; it’s an experience—a Sniffspot designed with your dog’s joy in mind. While they dash through wood chips and Pacific Northwest duff, under ferns, and around bends, you’ll enjoy the views of a 20-acre forested wetland, a living vista of nature, and plenty of chairs to sit in. This forest is alive with the songs of songbirds - sparrows, finches, thrushes, grosbeaks, and a host of other birds, such as majestic American Bald Eagles are seen here. Walk, run, or pause on our soft wide well-drained sand or woodchip paths and let the forest’s secrets reveal themselves uniquely to you. We’ve spent more than six years crafting this haven, just a mile from the South Sound, for you and your friends to run, walk, sit, and revel in the company of your pups. And when the day’s adventures are done, two Starbucks await to refresh you, 3 minutes and 5 minutes away - remember puppercinos/pup cups are free. Join our community on Bluesky or Facebook https://bsky.app/profile/wonderlane.bsky.social or https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556216197208 or by searching for “Wonderlane World Famous Sniffspot,” or ask a warm and friendly nearby AI to direct your browser to us, to see tails of joy. Wonderlane walks in the woods where nature’s heart beats, inviting you to breathe in the peaceful air, one paw print at a time! If your dog ever hesitates to leave, a ring of the Magic Chuck Waggin’ Triangle will bring them running back. Reminder in summer, or if visiting around twilight bring repellent or wear it when you drop into the forest, and if you choose, onto the creek area. The creek is best for physically fit individuals. If you need assistance or more info, please contact us directly. Keeping Wonderlane pristine is a collective effort, and we value your help in maintaining the beauty of our shared space. Please use the garbage bin marked 'Garbage' at the top driveway entrance for disposal of any waste. Please close the hydrants completely. Press the hydrant water handle all the way down into the completely closed position after use. If the water is not pressed completely closed, water continues to leak out the bottom of the hydrant unseen. Please close each gate. Dogs must be leashed going to and coming from the parking area, and may be unleashed when entering the dog park. We rely upon guests to contact us and tell us immediately if they need anything. To be fully fenced please roll shut the main gate after you park. There are also 2 sets of gates at the top of each trail to the Sniffspot. The forest area is fully fenced, some doubled. There are 2 gates that lead to the creek so you can control access. Please roll the Entrance gate into the open and securely hooked position when you leave, thank you! Enjoy the forest’s magic at Wonderlane. Join us at Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/wonderlane.bsky.social or Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556216197208 --------------------------------------- Thank you to the many regulars, Sniffpass holders, and new guests who clean up after their dogs so very well! Proud of our community! Thank you for closing hydrants all the way so they do not leak out the bottom and cost us all money! PS if you wonder about the fencing here, some guests want the creek fenced too, which isn't possible due to environmental reasons. *********************************** Created in memory of Rosie Lane, beloved dog. *********************************** If Wonderlane Sniffspot is booked you might LOVE our sister Sniffspot site in the forest right outside Redmond, Washington - Magical Mossy Forest - 5 acres of trails and winter creek. https://www.sniffspot.com/listings/redmond-wa/magical-mossy-forest-69904

Cleanliness

100% of guests said this spot was as clean as expected during their visit.

Hazards

This Spot is a real Pacific Northwest Rainforest. It rains here frequently. Watch your footing - trails are not even, there are sticks and pebbles, the occasional tree root on the paths. The trees have branches that may fall in the wind. Some ferns brush up against your legs along the trails. You might have a pant leg grabbed by a branch. In the summer, an indigenous leafy green plant grows called "stinging nettles" which if you grasp will feel like little needles. It fades away generally without a problem. In European countries folks use stinging nettles to make a sauna or bath even more refreshing as they vigorously strike their skin with bunches of nettles. I grew up drinking nettle soup. Here there is no poison ivy or poison oak. There are harmless small green garden snakes that like to sun themselves. During the day you are unlikely to see a raccoon, opossum, skunk, weasel, mouse, squirrel, fox, rabbit which are local to this region. We have never seen a deer, fox, or opossum. Loads of birds. For safety, we request that children and dogs be accompanied when near or in the creek. Sniffspot requests guests please review these guidelines for visiting spots with water: https://help.sniffspot.com/article/167-how-to-keep-your-dog-safe-around-pools-and-water Boots or shoes with sturdy treads are recommended, as are towels for doggies feeties. Please police poo. If you see anything please text us and we'll collect it. It's a big area and sometimes things slip by the most ardent collector! :-) The garbage bin is located at the entrance. PS - If your dog doesn't want to leave, contact me and I'll ring the Magic Chuck Waggin' Triangle, No worries! The signs before you reach the creek area indicate the creek is not fenced. It is protected by natural bowl shaped features of the landscape, but it is not part of the fully fenced area. In the summer heat, as suggested by a guest, bring bug repellent, or wear it when you drop into the forest, and if you wish, beyond the gates onto the creek area. If you have questions please feel free to text or call Linda with any and all questions.

Host Rules

Minimum visit length

30 minutes

Max dogs per booking

Is the host present?

I generally do not meet my guests

Additional rules

+ Dogs must be leashed in the parking area to enter, and when returning to your vehicle for safety. + Please close water hydrants completely, so the handle is fully down. Or they leak water underneath. + As you exit via the driveway please toss your doggy bags into the gray garbage bin. + Close the front 16ft Entrance Gate on arrival (if you wish), then please leave the 16 ft front Entrance Gate open for other guests as you drive out.

Community safety rules

	Dogs must be leashed when entering and exiting the spot.
	Make sure the area is safe and secure before bringing your dog in.
	Never enter a spot before your booking start time and never leave late.
	Pick up after your dogs. Leave the spot as it was when you arrived.
	Always review and abide by spot specific rules.
	Unless otherwise stated, restrooms are not available on site.

Booking Policies

Community safety rules

	Dogs must be leashed when entering and exiting the spot.
	Make sure the area is safe and secure before bringing your dog in.
	Never enter a spot before your booking start time and never leave late.
	Pick up after your dogs. Leave the spot as it was when you arrived.
	Always review and abide by spot specific rules.
	Unless otherwise stated, restrooms are not available on site.

In addition, please make sure to read Sniffspot's booking policies

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Meet your host

Linda L.

Joined in August 2020

I've lived in great places from Coldfoot, Fairbanks, Homer, Sunrise Island, and Anchorage, Alaska to Boudha, Kathmandu, Nepal to Guadalajara, Puerto Vallarta, and Mazatlan, Mexico. My place now is my favorite location I've ever lived in so I thought I'd share it with you! I'm Linda, and I love creatures, especially doggies! My first word was “whuppie” because I couldn’t pronounce “puppy”! Born in Seattle, raised 4th generation Alaskan, from a long-time West Coast family. We are informal here, more friendly, we believe in giving guests privacy.My first dog I captured in the wild with her mom and 3 siblings, rescued them, got them medical care and food, found them all homes, and brought her to Seattle. This Sniffspot was built in her honor. Our current pup was rescued from abuse and flown to Seattle by a rescue team to live happily ever after.

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	Only one booking is allowed at a time at any spot and there is an enforced 30 min buffer between all bookings to ensure dogs in separate bookings do not meet.
	This spot is set for Booking, which means you will be instantly confirmed for any booking you request. You will receive the address and access instruction immediately following booking.
	Visits can be moved or cancelled up to 2 hours before a visit.
	Visits can be extended and dogs can be added throughout the visit.