Such a neat and beautiful place. The trails are fun to walk on and there are many varying difficulties and lengths of walks available. I love that there is a trail specifically for each season! Keeping nature in our cities is so important, Im incredibly grateful for this forest where animals can thrive and safely migrate. Please check it out if you havent already! And wear a mask please.

Awesome place! , Bring a mask , A lot of trails with beautiful Fall colors You should go there

Truly a worthwhile arboretum. Extensive paths, notable topography changes, and majestic trees. Great for fall foliage enjoyment.Many trees labeled. Detailed trail markers help you navigate around. You could spend the entire day in this extensive park.

Really interesting native and non-native trees along with trails sectioned off to the tree groups of your fancy. Clean and easily accessible bathrooms and cool park hours. I found a jack pine when I was there and was instantly sworn into Jack London nostalgia. Nice place to think.

Hoyt Arboretum is gorgeous. The trails are clearly marked. Lush, green hills provide ample space to leisurely stroll or take a rest while the kids climb trees. Did I mention its free? The parking is only a couple of bucks and its a couple bucks well spent.

The Hoyt is a magical museum of trees within walking distance of downtown Portland. 12 miles of trails will take you through a magnificent collection of magnolia trees, a redwood forest, a winter garden blooming year round, maple trees with amazing autumn color. And that’s just the beginning. It’s one of the most beautiful parks in Oregon and is not to be missed. No wonder people journey from all over the world to walk through this living museum!

A lovely place to hike amongst the trees. Lots of beautiful specimens, views, and trails.Not a difficult walk, and dog friendly too. You can even walk to the rose garden, zoo, and more. Worth visiting each season, to see the different changes and blooms. Pack a lunch and make a whole day of it!

Great place to enjoy seasons. Fun to learn about different kind of trees.

This place is beautiful! You can find lots of mushrooms during the right time of year

This is a large hilly arboretum, free to the public, with a wide variety trees to learn about, loads of meandering trails to explore and get lost on and a good place to find peace, quiet and fresh oxygen just minutes from downtown. There are sections with redwoods, pines, hollies, oaks, cedars, elms, etc. mixed in with the predominantly Douglas Fir and Hemlock forest. The 30-mile Wildwood Trail winds through it.

Absolutely one of the Best of Portland places. The fall colors this year were great even early November. Great walking paths and trails.

Best arboretum I’ve been to in my entire life! This place is absolutely perfect and would highly recommend the bristlecone pine trail to see some beautiful Chinese and Korean pines. Thank you to the volunteers and stewards who make this place so special. ️

Super super cool. Great place to hike and appreciate Portland and its beauty. Must go if youre in the area and have never experienced it.

Trails are wonderful. The view from the mansion is amazing! The gardens on the mansion property are well maintained and beautiful!

Hoyt Arboretum is a wonderful place to walk! The numerous trails are well marked and well maintained. The collection of plants is amazing and well organized. There is everything from redwoods to hawthornes to Japanese maples, Doug firs, bamboos and plants you never heard of! The informative signage is fascinating. There are many benches for resting and contemplation. In the fall, you can pile up leaves to jump into and in the spring there are lots of flowers. The Arboretum is large enough for solitude and the expansive views are a great inspiration. You can really breathe here!

Very lovely place and very well maintained. I was surprised at the many fine improvements made since the last time I had been there

Wonderful place for hiking, i love red wood trail, bamboo forest and wild wood trail to pittock mansion.

One of my all time favorite places to hang out with my friends and go on nature walks. There are several good trails that will take you all around Washington Park. Wildwood trail extends from Hoyt all the way 30 miles north into Forest Park and northwest Portland. The trails are named after trees that you will see on your hikes. I saw a deer, a raccoon, and some cool birds all on my last trip alone. I have been coming here throughout the two decades of my life. Very nostalgic.

Make sure you pick up a map at the visitor center so you can see the various hiking trails and different trees you can see. The visitor center is currently closed but they have maps available to grab outside. My favorite route is to park at the visitor center and take the Wildwood trail around Washington Park, past the archery range and the Japanese garden. To get back to the Visitor center take Winter Garden trail to Beech Trail. The map will show you. That stretch of the Wildwood trail is particularly stunning.

Fantastic quick getaway from the city to walk among trees and breathe cleaner air. Its also a great place to find hidden benches where to find some peace and read or imagine magical beings curiously looking at you from the branches high above.

A Beautiful forest not far from downtown. I loved this place. It was not a stroll with trees around lawns like I was used to in other cities. Instead, there are many paths through forests; you can choose an easy, quick path or a moderate path for varying amounts of time. The paths are well marked according to which trees or shrubs youll encounter. I highly recommend the path to the redwood deck. It was magical and awe-inspiring.

Beautiful place. The lady in the visitor center was over-the-top friendly. As a none hiker, the map was hard to follow on our own, however if you kept moving you were going to hit a post telling you exactly where you were at. Have the say throughout the arboretum if you felt lost, the path to get back to the visitor center was very clear. Paid for 2 hour parking.

Great place for running, but its pretty packed on the weekends so maybe try one of the other local trails in that case.

In the middle of washington park, beautiful varieties of redwood and Sequoia trees. They are truly impressive. Lots of paths to hike around and explore.

What a great place to visit in Portland. There are so many trails and a small visitor center. You can hike on either paved or non-paved trails. Good for strollers. Enjoyed the abundance of trees and there is also a shuttle. I definitely want to return to discover some more.

Nice way to spend half a day. Its not spectacular - but a great spot to relax in the middle of the city

An amazing place with lots of space and beautiful trails and many things to see

Very pretty, stroller accessible, easy to distance from others.

Ahhh what a place. Wonderful to come visit with friends and family.Nice place to walk to pups or jog.Lots of trails and shade. Beautiful views and aroma of flowers stunning.We also visit ranger station- lady was very knowledgeable. Give us a map and suggest us what we can see and knew Park very well.Love it.

So beautiful. Lots of different paths and trees. I do wish the map was a little more detailed, but we managed.

Hoyt arboretum is one of Portlands natural wonders. Peaceful trails wend between a mind boggling array of trees. From the spring splendor of the magnolias to the stately evergreens to the austere beauty of the winter garden, theres something here for every lover of nature.

Beautiful day hikes. There are so many places to hike here and nearby. Even on a gloomy day it is beautiful.and there are hikes of every ability level. Parking can be a bit tricky and the Arboretum opens early and stays open late but the visitor center has more limited hours. We met lots of people on the trails and felt very safe.

I cant honestly say it was good because we showed up at dark. Its open until 10. In either end of day light saving, thats dark. None of its lit.Maybe Im expecting too much because of the work it requires to run power through the park but maybe Im not because they say its open.Come to our park to look at the trees without the benefit of light.It just seems odd.

Breathtaking fall colors!

This is awesome for a stroll. The grounds are well taken care of. You pay for parking everyday beside some holidays. The trails are so tranquil. I love this covered area.

Easy, well maintained trails with user friendly parking. In the summer this is a very crowded attraction but worth the greenery and escape from the city. The clubhouse is very informational and provides details for local flora and fauna. Winter hikes are doable, but often muddier and reduced visibility (and less crowded).

Several great trails featuring a wide variety of trees.

The Hoyt Arboretum is a lovely space that has many different trails that will take you to the various collections of trees that the Arboretum has in its collection. They also host free guided tours of certain sections occasionally, so make sure to follow them on social media. The best part is that this is all free, although I would suggest making a donation to the Friends of Hoyt Arboretum if you enjoyed your time there

Not bad. The Nature was good; but the Welcome Center was closed and the restrooms were filthy. Not their fault really; but maybe have someone keep an eye on it? The Veterans Memorial was pretty neat with plenty of picture opportunities and flowers and life everywhere to keep their memories alive.

Beautiful walk/hike. Well marked trails. Foliage marked with signs telling you the species of each . Wonderful

Lots of wooded trails, some quite steep, others fairly level. Fall foliage is at its peak right now.

I live trees and hiking, so its no surprise that Id love this place. 12 miles of trails in mature beautiful trees, nestled in the heart of a major city? Yes please! Im going to explore every single trail.

This place is good, but we are in Oregon, and this place can’t compete with more wild parks around Portland.It’s just my opinion, but if you are like me and prefer wilderness, I’m not recommend you to go to Hoyt arboretum.

Such a beautiful place. Anyone who loves nature should take a walk here at least once.

While we only walked a small portion of this beautiful park, we were blown away by the beauty! So many incredible trees and we loved seeing the last of the stunning fall colors. We were also there on the Veteran’s / Remembrance Day weekend and the memorial was reflective and fitting.

Lot of lush green hiking trails

Peaceful Path To HeavenTrails were nice and clean. People were courteous and mindful of mask and distancing.

Must check out its hiking places I.e. the white pine trail. Lots of beautiful trees to enjoy and rare tree types i.e. Bosnian Pine!

Great walk through a beautiful forest

I’m a senior portrait photographer and I love this spot for a shooting location! I went in early November of this year and the fall colors were insane! Those intense oranges that everyone loves

Beautiful place to stroll and learn about trees! Parking can be a little tricky so be aware you might need to park on the side of the road. Taking the bus might be a good option depending on where you’re coming from.

Portland is very fortunate to have the Hoyt Arboretum. This is one of the top Arboretums in Northern America and in my opinion is a must go if youre in the area.We only had an hour here and only got to see a small portion of it.

Amazing place for a family hike, or one with the family dog! Bring water, snacks, and your sense of adventure!

This area of town is one of the most wonderful to visit in Portland. The air is filled with pine smell and the numerous trails around make this natural space exceptionally fun and peaceful. You can enjoy a picnic with your family while enjoying the great views, meditate by one of the enormous trees, or come to hike for a while—a great workout! It is just amazing how close you are to the city but at times as you walk around you can’t even notice it.

The fall colors are dreamy. Add coffee and grab one of the many perfectly placed benches throughout. You wont be disappointed.

A cool green space to enjoy nature at no cost. I have revised my rating from 4 to 5 because while there arent many exceptional spots here to just take pictures. It is a very important place to take a stroll or go hiking a trail in the great outdoors so close to the city without the hum of traffic.

Park on the side of road where there are trailheads. Although it can be busy, there is always a chance to find parking. The trail system is like a web and can expand to cross many roads. However, remember where the car is parked is more important than where you got lost in the trail, as there are always people hiking and can direct where you are. But never your car.

Many loop trails that you can walk around up and down hills. Its almost impossible to get lost. My kids had a good time going there.

Love the trails. They are all very well maintained and marked. Perfect to go with kids. Our jogging stroller did ok on the trails.

Tranquil, with many quiet and shady trails. Good signage, variety of trees, bushes and plants. Good for all ages.

Gorgeous display of trees we might not see anywhere else. This time of year is perfect to see the various deciduous trees losing their leaves making an array of colors on the ground. Truly beautiful. These pictures dont do it justice.

Well maintained trails, and great for fall photos.

My wife and I visited the arboretum in October 2018 on a visit to Portland. It was a rainy, misty day which just added to the beauty of the site. Hoyt is quite large and we only had time for a 1/3 of the trails over 3 hours of hiking. We’d love to come back in another season to explore this amazing gem.

A true gem of Portland. Stunning in the Autumn. Great for walking with toddlers, dogs, family. Lots of trails of all kinds.

This tree museum has many beautifully maintained trails each of which highlights different categories of trees. You can have a short and easy walk or go for miles switching between trails. You might get lucky and see wildlife like this Barred Owl that was perched about 20 feet from a trail.

Beautiful hiking trails a piece of nature 10 mins from the city

Went on a picnic with my girlfriend to this park and we love it. The parking.. not so much. I also took some aerial pics with my camera drone.

Best ceremony wedding venue ever. So glad we chose this location. It was beautiful in snow and in spring. Easy to get a permit for a party or wedding in our case. Just have to go through the lottery at the beginning of the year. But also great for hikes (free) any other time. So beautiful and peaceful. I wish this was right outside my door. Oregon is calling me and i cant not pick up the phone!

This was my favorite part of our trip to Portland. At the beginning of our hike it was just interesting reading the names of the different trees. As we went further along we began noticing the subtle differences between the different species, and really enjoyed the diversity in the trees, as weird as that sounds. You could really spend a couple days here and not see everything. Parking was pretty crazy, but it wasnt very crowded once we got away from the visitors center. The Arboretum is a must see if you are visiting Portland. Very relaxing and enjoyable.

The Arboretum is a beautiful index of the trees of our world

Beautiful, peaceful fall morning.

Gorgeous, with many trails, well sign posted, genus species names of trees, and a great view of the mountains.

Beautiful place with lots of varieties of trees and plants. My favorite is the maple trail during fall season.

We havent spent a lot of time in the Northwest, but we were in Portland for a wedding. This place is so accessible - just a few minutes from downtown. We loved this place. We explored several miles of easy trails. I highly recommend this area if you are looking for an outdoor activity in the Portland area.

Great place to walk around and be social distancing!

Beautiful park. Really liked the sequoias. Off street parking available near the trailheads.

A city treasure. Paths circle around highlighting different tree collections. The trails link to Washington Park and Forest Park.

Beautiful and so worth every second. Magnolia the size of umbrellas.

Best place to go for a walk in the woods without having to travel too far! there are learning opportunities along with a beautiful grove of redwood trees. This park is beautiful year round.

Even trail tread is great for running. The network of trails offers a lot of opportunities to explore the arboretum.

Theres something to see year round here. Great hiking trails and the staff at the information center were very personable. Photos from the winter garden.

Hoyt Arboretum is so beautiful in the Autumn

Beautiful urban hiking with many different trails to choose from. A good spot for bird watching and really great place to learn about different trees as most are labeled. Parking here can be a little difficult, but its easy to park down by the rose garden and take the shuttle up.

Extremely beautiful. Lots of hiking trails.

Even in a snow storm the arboritum was wonderful. There is 30- some miles of trails to walk. Dog frienly(on leash of course). Highly recommend!

200 acres of gorgeous walking trails featuring dozens of species of trees by trail - the redwood trail, the fir trail, and the magnolia trail are personal favorites. Fairly easy hiking, and family friendly! I pushed my toddler in a stroller all over the park without much difficulty. The paths are generally smooth. Excellent spot to exercise! After the first time, I went back the next two days in a row because I had to see all the trails! Also a great spot to birdwatch.

The redwoods, the rare conifers, the well labeled trees, detailed maps and routes, and expert guides make the Hoyt Arboretum a place you should experience.

One of my favorite places in Portland! Very accessible trails winding through beautiful stands of trees and meadows. You can drive to the visitor center or get on the wildwood trail by the Rose Garden.

The only thing I would change about Hoyt Arboretum is Make It BIGGERI Love It And Walk it As Often as possible!!!

This is such a great, quiet place in the middle of the city. There are lots of trails, but nothing too strenuous.All of the different types of trees make the arboretum unique.I loved the redwood section.

What a delightful place! I had heard of Hoyt Arboretum, but didnt really understand what a treasure is in my own backyard. A mixture of paved and gravel trails leads you through native and non-native trees and vegetation.

Great trails

Great place for some fresh air and great views. Watch out for forest trolls.

Beautiful place with tons of options for trails! Many trails cross cross, but thats the beauty of this place. Definitely take a look at the map to get an idea of the trails before starting out.

So gorgeous and easy to get to from downtown Portland! What an absolute local treasure!

High quality family time. Smart, beautiful and fun. Portland is a garden!

I love Hoyt! Lots of trails from easy to a little tougher. Great for all ages and educational as well as a good place to hike around for fun.

I often go jogging here. It can get busy but its free and its close by son Im not complaining

Great trails, many of the trees have a small placard with the trees genus and species on it both teams common names and the Latin names. So many different types of trees: Grecian Firs, Ponderosa Pines, and Japanese Beech just to only name a few. The diversity of plant and animal life is really incredible. There were some squirrels that began singing (or laughing) basically began making lots of sounds in a repetitive mannor as we passed under a stand of trees, then much later there were many birds that were all chirping at the same time above in the surrounding trees. Lots of different trails, many options. The trails were wide and well maintained, some of them were even paved.

One word: amazing! So beautiful and peaceful. Just go there and wander—you won’t regret it.