Nature Walk, Arnold Arboretum

Few places are as beautiful and accessible as the Arnold Arboretum. We look forward to seeing you, and here is a link to our photo album. Directions to the Arboretum are below.

Directions: We meet at the Forest Hills Gate at 10 AM every Saturday. (This is not the gate directly across from Forest Hills T Station - that's Washington Gate. Forest Hills Gate is more accessible to both pedestrians and drivers.)

From Forest Hills Station on the Orange Line, turn left as you exit the turnstile and exit through the door marked "Arnold Arboretum."

Continue left to the Arborway, which is parallel to the Arboretum. (You'll cross the street to get from the T Station to the Arborway.) Walk uphill on the left sidewalk of the Arborway, following the enclosure wall to your immediate left. You'll reach the Forest Hills Gate in 5-10 minutes. If you're driving, there's parking on the Arborway.

Our first stop will be the Visitor's Center, a 10-minute walk. There, we can use the restrooms or fill up our water bottles. Then, we'll explore a different path each week.

This is a moderate walk with some uphill sections. Please dress appropriately for the weather and bring extra water if the weather is warm. The walk will take 1.5 - 2 hrs, but you can leave anytime. You're encouraged to take a printed map at the Visitor's Center.

If you enjoy these walks, please consider donating to the Arboretum. I'm not an Arboretum docent, just someone who enjoys nature. Detailed information about the Arboretum is available at the Visitor's Center and at arboretum.harvard.edu