3rd Saturday Walk

Name: Hoyt Arboreturm and Washington Park Walk
Leader: Emily Pierce
Start Location: Hoyt Arboretum Visitor Center
Start Time: 9 am (arrive 10-15 min. early so we can start promptly at 9am)
Distance: 2.5 miles
Elevation Change: 750 ft.
Average Pace: 2 mph
Bus Information: Due to schedule changes, check Tri Met for bus information
Special Notes: We will be walking the trails. Bring walking sticks if needed.

Join us for a hike through Washington Park to see the late spring/early summer landscape! Our hike will begin by meeting at the Hoyt Arboretum, where there are two restrooms. You can park in the spaces along SW Fairview for free or you can pay to park in the Arboretum parking lot. From the visitor center, we will walk down the paved path past the giant big-leaf maple tree around the water tank, and we will find the Maple Trail. On the way to the Maple Trail is the sumac grove.

From the Maple Trail, we will walk down to join the Wildwood Trail, then walk past the Washington Park archery range and on down to join the MAC Trail, which will take us past the old Zoo train tracks and eventually to the Elephant House, with its historical plaque and whimsical animal designs. From there, the MAC Trail takes us up to the Rose Garden, and past the Washington Park Amphitheater, the tennis courts, and up some steps along the perimeter of the Japanese Garden. There are handrails along those steps up the hill, and once we pass the Japanese Garden we will rejoin the Wildwood Trail and take it to the Winter Garden, turning left back into the Arboretum, up past the Magnolia Grove, and back to the Visitor Center to finish our hike.
Bring a snack, water, good footwear, and dress appropriately for the weather (raingear? sunglasses? Hats?). Note that smoking on our walks is not permitted for health reasons. Kids and well-behaved pets on leash are welcome. Restrooms are available at two spots along the route. Check the weather before you walk.