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Date(s) - July 19, 2025
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Explore Hoyt Arboretum’s trails on a guided hike! Learn the trails, see the Arboretum’s highlights, and meet a new community of outdoor enthusiasts.
Reserve your spot in-person the day of the hike at the front desk inside the Visitor Center. Each hike is limited to 15 participants.
Hikers should expect to cover up to 4 miles on a mix of packed dirt, gravel, and paved trails. The hiking pace will be approximately 2 miles per hour. Hoyt Arboretum’s trails are well-graded but there is some elevation change (and occasionally stairs). Hikes will last 90 minutes to 2 hours and take place rain or shine.
Please come dressed for the weather, including appropriate footwear and rain gear if needed. Hikers should also bring water, snacks, and any other personal items they note. Please note that we do have bees in the park, and stings can happen. Please bring whatever you need to be safe. No dogs on guided hikes due to the size of the group. Service dogs who are task-trained are welcome.
Meet you hike leader!
Chad Kirkpatrick (he, him, his) has been volunteering at Hoyt Arboretum since 2025 but has been enjoying the park as his local retreat for decades. He has joined the volunteer community as a Trail Rover, Community Scientist, and Hike Leader. His favorite spot in the Arboretum is the meadow above the Holly Loop before mowing in the spring,when the tall grasses reach human height and sway in the wind. He also loves the Beech Trail in fall when the colors “light up like a cathedral”. Chad has worked in sustainability, architecture, and product design and manufacturing for 3 decades, all while hiking all over the PNW in his personal time.
Hikes are led on Wednesdays and Saturdays
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
June 21 – October 29
Public tours are free and coordinated by Hoyt Arboretum Friends. There is no fee to attend, but donations are appreciated and support education programs at Hoyt Arboretum.