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Detail of Arboretum trail map. Download full map from sidebar link. The Arboretum maintains more than 17 miles of trails through restored prairies, savannas, woodlands, and wetlands. The trail system offers visitors recreational, inspirational, and educational opportunities.
- Seasonal Trail Routes
Arboretum rangers provide suggested quarterly hiking routes...
- Gardens
Located on 4 acres surrounding the Visitor Center, the WNPG...
- Facility Use
Arboretum Drive may be used for running, cycling, and...
- Visitor Etiquette
Drones/unmanned aircraft are not allowed per University...
- Visitor Center
The Arboretum Visitor Center is an accessible facility....
- Events
Register by June 16: uw-madison-arboretum.eventbrite.com....
- Visit
Use the trail map to locate particular ecological...
- Seasonal Trail Routes
Use the trail map to locate particular ecological communities and gardens. Free nature walks are a great introduction to the Arboretum, plant and animal identification, and ecological concepts. You can also schedule a private group tour for adults as well as school and youth groups.
- Longenecker Horticultural Gardens
- Viburnum Garden
- Wisconsin Native Plant Garden
Recognized internationally, this 35-acre area near the Visitor Center is the premier collection of trees, shrubs, and vines in Wisconsin and includes 6,000 specimens suitable for Madison’s climate. More than 2,500 kinds of plants, including more than 100 species of Wisconsin’s native woody plants, are displayed. Longenecker Horticultural Gardens ho...
Located east of the Nakoma Road and Manitou Way intersection, this 3-acre garden features more than 80 species and varieties of Viburnum and 110 species and varieties of arborvitae.
The Wisconsin Native Plant Garden, designed by landscape architect Darrel Morrison, is a place where people of all ages participate in land care and learn about native plants, restoration, pollinator conservation, and ecological relationships. Located on 4 acres surrounding the Visitor Center, the WNPG includes 15 gardens and hundreds of native Wis...
The UW Arboretum’s new interactive map allows you to study many aspects of the arboretum, including its various soil types as seen above.
This grand tour of the University of Wisconsin Arboretum takes you past the Wingra Marsh, the Noe Woods, Curtis Prairie, and the Lost City Forest sections of the arboretum. You'll also see the Longnecker Gardens, Teal Pond, and several other amazing features.
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- Madison, Wisconsin, United States
Jul 23, 2020 · This popular 6.2 mile route follows a paved road (McCaffey and Arboretum Dr.) through the entire Arboretum. Start near the zoo and bike, walk or run alongside Lake Wingra and through shady trees. It’s the perfect place to get outdoors on a hot day.
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Length: 0.4 mi • Est. 9m. Show more. Experience this 2.4-mile loop trail near Madison, Wisconsin. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 46 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking and walking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day.
