When you are visiting Portland for a conference or gathering a local group for a meaningful outing, Hoyt Arboretum Friends invites you to explore our global tree collection on a Private Tour or Hike. Discover the stories behind remarkable trees and plants from around the world, all within our 189-acre living museum in Washington Park.
Program Logistics
Group Size
We can host groups between 5 and 50 people. If you are looking to book a larger group, please reach out to [email protected], and we will do our best to accommodate.
Pricing based on group size
5-10: $180
11-20: $250
21-30: $360
31-40: $480
41-50: $600
We offer discounted tours for some public education institutions, cultural organizations, and community groups with limited financial resources. We welcome the opportunity to support your visit. Please reach out to [email protected] to learn more.
Program Duration
Private Tours and Hikes last approximately 90 minutes. Tours cover around a mile of walking, while Hikes may cover two to four miles.
Request a Private Tour
Private Group Tours can be booked on Wednesdays, Thursdays, or Fridays in the afternoon from April to October. Submit a request by clicking the button below. Review the tour routes below to choose the experience that is right for your group.
Tour Descriptions
Each tour is designed to focus on different topics, trees, and regions of the Arboretum to accommodate different interests and needs. Tours and Hikes will take place on a variety of terrain that includes gravel, packed dirt, and paved trails with some ups and downs. The Trees for All Tour takes place on fully paved trails.
1. Seasonal Interest Tours
Our Seasonal Interest tours highlight the must-see plants of our three nationally-accredited collections at Hoyt Arboretum at their best time of year.
Spring Magnolia Tour
Witness the magnificent blooms of our Magnolia Collection and learn about the oldest flowering trees on Earth.
Summer Conifer Tour
Travel through the extensive Conifer Collection and up through the redwoods stopping to learn about unique conifers from around the world.
Fall Maple Tour
Explore the Maple Collection while it blazes in oranges, reds, and yellows. Learn about why leaves change color, and enjoy some quality leaf-peeping time.
2. Hoyt Highlights Tour
Explore some of Hoyt Arboretum’s most popular locations.
Walk the trails to the Redwood Deck and Overlook Viewpoint and stop to appreciate some cool plants along the way. Gaze across the valley at Mount St. Helens on a clear day, learn about living fossils like the Wollemi Pine, and get a group photo at the Redwood Deck.
3. Trees for All Tour
Our Trees for All Tour takes visitors on a paved route through the Arboretum, while still showcasing all of the beauty our park has to offer.
Travel around the Visitor Center Loop and on to the Overlook Trail while learning about angiosperms, gymnosperms, and some of our fabulous native plants. This tour takes place on fully-paved trails and is about a half-mile long. For a more detailed trail description and photos, click here.
4. Guided Hikes
If you’re looking to hike through the Arboretum with minimal stops, request a Guided Hike.
Trek along two to four of our 12 miles of trails with one of our amazing Hike Leaders, while you peacefully enjoy the scenery or chat with your group. Hikers can expect a variety of terrain, with paved, packed dirt, and gravel trails. There will be some ups and downs with occasional stairs depending on your route.
Parking & Getting Here
Hoyt Arboretum has two pay-to-park lots located near the Visitor Center. There is also limited free parking available along SW Fairview Blvd. Washington Park is also conveniently located off the MAX Red and Blue lines, and we can accommodate bus drop-off in front of the Visitor Center. We strongly encourage carpooling, bussing, or taking public transit due to our limited space, especially for larger groups. Click here for more details on planning your visit.
Bathrooms and Water Fountains
Bathrooms and water fountains are located next to the Visitor Center entrance in front of the building. We have two individual, wheelchair accessible bathrooms that are open daily. Please note that these are the only bathrooms in the park.