Grounds
Adkins Arboretum is 400 acres of woodlands, meadows, and wetlands which are accessible via 5 miles of well-maintained trails. Visitors are welcome to explore these diverse native habitats by walking, jogging, bicycling, and even cross country skiing the trails. Leashed dogs are also welcome on the trails and inside the Visitor's Center.
Visitors are asked to please respect the Arboretum's grounds and inhabitants, by following a few simple guidelines.
- Please stay on the trails, paths, and walkways. Walking through habitat and cultivated gardens can be disruptive to wildlife residents and the landscape, as well as a danger to you.
- Please leave all plants in place. Do not remove any plant material via weeding, cutting, seed collecting, transplanting, or foraging without prior authorization by Arboretum staff. Please do not introduce new plant material.
- Please do not remove or feed wildlife. Please do not introduce new wildlife.
- Please properly dispose of any waste in the trash or recycling bins located around the Arboretum.
- Hunting, camping, fishing, horse riding, unauthorized motorized vehicles, smoking, vaping, and balloon releases are not permitted.
Map
Printed maps are available in the Visitor's Center. Click here or on the map below to view a larger image.