Walk the Ethnobotany Trail and More at the NC Arboretum

Meet inside the Baker Visitor Center which opens at 9:00 a.m. Restrooms are available at the start point. We will start walking as soon as everyone has arrived, hopefully no later than 9:05.

The walk is a guided 5 KM trail. There are some moderate hills and stair climbing. A significant part of the route is on well-groomed trails with very few obstacles. Some people will want walking poles.

We will walk down Running Cedar Road to Bent Creak Road. Going down Bent Creek Road, we will turn onto the Ethnobotany Trail, and then back onto Bent Creek Road. We will go back up Wesley Branch Trail to the Willow Pond and thence back to the start point.

Dress for the weather; consider a hat and sunscreen. Sneakers should be fine, unless it has rained recently. Be sure to bring plenty of water and a protein snack.

Dogs on leash are welcome but are not allowed in buildings or in the Bonsai Exhibit. Trail strollers should be ok.

The NC Arboretum does not have an admission fee, but they charge $25 per car parking fee (so pack as many people in your car as you can). We recommend the driver purchase the lowest level annual membership which includes free parking. (Of course, you may want a higher-level membership, your choice.) We walk at the Arboretum at least six times per year.