55My Aussie Molly always has a blast at Taylor Pond! She gets her Ya-Ya's out on a wide dirt trail that circles the pond, chases the waterfowl, and gets a kick out of all the other activity on the property. I think at this point she believes that Taylor Pond is her very own special hangout and the owners are part of her pack! Kim U.
Kim U.
July 2022
My Aussie Molly always has a blast at Taylor Pond! She gets her Ya-Ya's out on a wide dirt trail that circles the pond, chases the waterfowl, and gets a kick out of all the other activity on the property. I think at this point she believes that Taylor Pond is her very own special hangout and the owners are part of her pack!
55My friend and I brought our three dogs and they were in heaven. Two ran in and out of the water and one spent the entire time swimming after the ducks in the pond. We met a few people on the property and everyone was incredibly nice. We are definitely going backClaudia L.
Claudia L.
July 2022
My friend and I brought our three dogs and they were in heaven. Two ran in and out of the water and one spent the entire time swimming after the ducks in the pond. We met a few people on the property and everyone was incredibly nice. We are definitely going back
55My pups had an excellent time. They got to enjoy the open space all to themselves and had a grand time running around off leash. Brought home happy exhausted dogs. Lenia M.
Lenia M.
July 2022
My pups had an excellent time. They got to enjoy the open space all to themselves and had a grand time running around off leash. Brought home happy exhausted dogs.
55Beautiful place for your dog to run wild. My dog loved wading in the pond and running around. Plenty of shade. The owner is really nice. My dog loved it.Krystal K.
Krystal K.
July 2022
Beautiful place for your dog to run wild. My dog loved wading in the pond and running around. Plenty of shade. The owner is really nice. My dog loved it.
55This was a great spot! I have a reactive dog so finding safe places for my dog is a struggle but this place was quiet and perfect for her! David was a great host! Skylar W.
Skylar W.
July 2022
This was a great spot! I have a reactive dog so finding safe places for my dog is a struggle but this place was quiet and perfect for her! David was a great host!
55This was our second time at Taylor Pond and our dogs love it. There’s some shade next to the pond and they love to sniff all the sniffs. The area is clean and quiet. Heather S.
Heather S.
July 2022
This was our second time at Taylor Pond and our dogs love it. There’s some shade next to the pond and they love to sniff all the sniffs. The area is clean and quiet.
55This is our new “go to” place. I have a 14.5 year old dog who is still recovering from cancer surgery. Taylor Pond is safe for her and she gets some rehab exploring and swimming. The owner is extremely nice and the place is beautiful!Judy F.
Judy F.
July 2022
This is our new “go to” place. I have a 14.5 year old dog who is still recovering from cancer surgery. Taylor Pond is safe for her and she gets some rehab exploring and swimming. The owner is extremely nice and the place is beautiful!
55This is a really pleasant sniffspot with nice shady places to sit, beautiful water birds, fish in the lake, and even water lilies! My dog went swimming and had a blast! This is a perfect place to go on a hot day to help your dog cool off.Victoria K.
Victoria K.
July 2022
This is a really pleasant sniffspot with nice shady places to sit, beautiful water birds, fish in the lake, and even water lilies! My dog went swimming and had a blast! This is a perfect place to go on a hot day to help your dog cool off.
55We had such a great time at Taylor's Pond! Not only did our dogs enjoy themselves but we did too. We enjoyed the quiet, nature and just watching our doggies have a wonderful time. Thanks so much!Nicole S.
Nicole S.
July 2022
We had such a great time at Taylor's Pond! Not only did our dogs enjoy themselves but we did too. We enjoyed the quiet, nature and just watching our doggies have a wonderful time. Thanks so much!
55Taylor’s Pond is awesome!! My dog had a blast swimming in the pond. The trail goes all the way around the pond which allows you to get your daily steps in too! Parking was super easy and it was very clean. Taylor’s pond is definitely an awesome spot and we will absolutely be back. Megan H.
Megan H.
July 2022
Taylor’s Pond is awesome!! My dog had a blast swimming in the pond. The trail goes all the way around the pond which allows you to get your daily steps in too! Parking was super easy and it was very clean. Taylor’s pond is definitely an awesome spot and we will absolutely be back.
55I can't remember the last time I saw my dog this happy! He had a great time exploring around the pond and stepping in the water to cool off. The hose and water bowl by the parking area was appreciated! Kim W.
Kim W.
July 2022
I can't remember the last time I saw my dog this happy! He had a great time exploring around the pond and stepping in the water to cool off. The hose and water bowl by the parking area was appreciated!
55Such a wonderful spot! It was great to have a place so big yet still fully fenced in for my dog and his friends to run around freely. Will definitely be coming back!! Lillian L.
Lillian L.
July 2022
Such a wonderful spot! It was great to have a place so big yet still fully fenced in for my dog and his friends to run around freely. Will definitely be coming back!!
55This place is amazing! There are loads of places to sniff, several different textures of walking path (gravel, dirt, grass, rocks), and not to mention the pond.
This was our first time actually going off leash and I was concerned for a few reasons; however, I felt so much better once I got there and noticed that I could see the entire place (and in theory, her) wherever I stood. There are a few outbuildings, so she did manage to sneak away, but always waited for me to appear.
David came out to talk for a few minutes and he was very friendly and welcoming. I loved the set up near the parking that had dog treats, toys, and water.
Overall, this is definitely a top spot for both of us and I know we’ll be back again and again. Stacee E.
Stacee E.
July 2022
This place is amazing! There are loads of places to sniff, several different textures of walking path (gravel, dirt, grass, rocks), and not to mention the pond.
This was our first time actually going off leash and I was concerned for a few reasons; however, I felt so much better once I got there and noticed that I could see the entire place (and in theory, her) wherever I stood. There are a few outbuildings, so she did manage to sneak away, but always waited for me to appear.
David came out to talk for a few minutes and he was very friendly and welcoming. I loved the set up near the parking that had dog treats, toys, and water.
Overall, this is definitely a top spot for both of us and I know we’ll be back again and again.
55We had such a wonderful time at Taylor's Pond today. We have two dogs that are both rescues, one of them was abused pretty badly before we rescued him and it has been a long process to rehabilitate him. This was his first official outing and I almost cried seeing him so happy. This place is an absolute gem. The dogs loved running around in the pond, there are swings and hammocks for the humans. Everything is fully fenced and there's even a place to hose the dogs off when you're ready to leave. We will definitely be visiting again! 🐕🐾💦Janelle R.
Janelle R.
July 2022
We had such a wonderful time at Taylor's Pond today. We have two dogs that are both rescues, one of them was abused pretty badly before we rescued him and it has been a long process to rehabilitate him. This was his first official outing and I almost cried seeing him so happy. This place is an absolute gem. The dogs loved running around in the pond, there are swings and hammocks for the humans. Everything is fully fenced and there's even a place to hose the dogs off when you're ready to leave. We will definitely be visiting again! 🐕🐾💦
55This was the perfect spot for my reactive dog! She had blast having the whole place to herself, able to sniff and swim stress free. The property and pond were very clean and well kept. The owner was very kind and made sure we were able to find the location and had everything we needed including water bowls, a dog washing station, dog shampoo and towels. Will definitely be bringing my girls back here. Ansley E.
Ansley E.
July 2022
This was the perfect spot for my reactive dog! She had blast having the whole place to herself, able to sniff and swim stress free. The property and pond were very clean and well kept. The owner was very kind and made sure we were able to find the location and had everything we needed including water bowls, a dog washing station, dog shampoo and towels. Will definitely be bringing my girls back here.
55This was my first Sniffspot experience and we had a great time. The property was clearly marked as was the Sniffspot entrance and parking area. After closing the gate I unleashed my dog and we took a lap around the pond to check everything out. Everything was secure and I had the place to myself- I didn’t see any one around and there were no cars driving through. I did see a few people walking on the trail behind the property. There were some dogs barking on an adjacent property but they weren’t visible and didn’t bother my dog. She spent the whole time in the pond, chasing ducks or her tennis ball off the dock. She did get quite dirty so I hosed her off before getting back in the car and gave her a bath at home. It was very peaceful and the pond is beautiful- I didn’t have an issue with bugs but I was there in the morning. We will definitely be back- my dog did not want to leave and could have spent hours playing in the water. Megan G.
Megan G.
July 2022
This was my first Sniffspot experience and we had a great time. The property was clearly marked as was the Sniffspot entrance and parking area. After closing the gate I unleashed my dog and we took a lap around the pond to check everything out. Everything was secure and I had the place to myself- I didn’t see any one around and there were no cars driving through. I did see a few people walking on the trail behind the property. There were some dogs barking on an adjacent property but they weren’t visible and didn’t bother my dog. She spent the whole time in the pond, chasing ducks or her tennis ball off the dock. She did get quite dirty so I hosed her off before getting back in the car and gave her a bath at home. It was very peaceful and the pond is beautiful- I didn’t have an issue with bugs but I was there in the morning. We will definitely be back- my dog did not want to leave and could have spent hours playing in the water.
How do Jamul'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 Jamul 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 Jamul?
There are 4 dog hiking trails in the Jamul area. The most popular dog hiking trail is Taylor pond. 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.
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