Early Saturday Walk - Washington Park Arboretum

Fall color makes this park busy at this time of year, so am starting early.
Plan on about 2 hours of hike time on paved, gravel and dirt trails. Please wear proper footwear for the elements.

Welcome to our off season. Bad weather happens, but i try not to let it stop us. Dangerous conditions, however, will cause me to cancel completely or change what we do. Please check in the morning of the event to see what is happening. Arm yourself for winter weather. Please keep your RSVP up to date - even if you are on the waiting list.
Please remember to be kind and respectful to all members of this group as well as other people and dogs you meet along the way. Do not allow your dog go up to other dogs or people without permission from those people and dog owners. Be mindful of your dog’s whereabouts and manage accordingly for the safety and comfort of all.

Dogs on leash, scoop law in effect.

No children under 12 years old

Meet in Japanese garden parking lot.

https://botanicgardens.uw.edu/washington-park-arboretum/visit/maps-trails/

The Arboretum provides miles of trails for exploration and contemplation. Arboretum Drive runs the length of the Arboretum from the Graham Visitor Center to the Pacific Connections Gardens and connects with many trails along the way. The Lookout Loop and Pinetum Loop provide interpretation of the collections and the history of the site. In 2017, the new Arboretum Loop Trail (ALT) will open, which will run along the east side of Lake Washington Boulevard and connect to the north and south ends of Arboretum Drive, completing the loop.

The Arboretum is a living collection of plants, some of high conservation value. We ask you treat this collection as you would a museum collection. Please respect and keep our plant collections and displays healthy by not climbing on trees or walking into display beds. Our horticulture staff and interactive map are available to support horticulture or plant questions you may have.

For Rules and Regulations on use of the Washington Park Arboretum, please visit Seattle Parks & Recreation’s website for more information. In particular, please note:

Dogs are more than welcome at the Washington Park Arboretum as long as they are on a leash and get picked up after. See the Seattle Municipal Code on Animals for more information
Bicycles are only to be ridden on paved surfaces, per the City Parks 1995 Bicycle Use Policy. Bicycles may be walked from the Wilcox Bridge to the Graham Visitor Center.
Removal of plant matter is strictly prohibited (SMC 18.12.070).
Directions to the Washington Park Arboretum are available on our Getting Here page.

The guest feature will be turned off, but guests are welcome if they are riding with you.