Photo by Sara Pace
Winter is a great time to visit the Arboretum and experience the beauty of the grounds in a whole new way. Visitors can check out Three-Mile Walk or Three-Mile Drive. Please note that all visitors need a general daily admission ticket to use the trails and conditions are subject to change based on the weather. We do sand and salt roads/walkways, but travel is at your own risk. Please leave plants undisturbed and follow the signs.
Current Conditions
Ways to Explore
Cross-country Skiing Update
We will not be offering groomed cross-country skiing trails this year.
Winter FAQs
When does the current conditions report get updated?
The current conditions report is updated daily by 8 a.m. and throughout the day if needed.
How do I know if there's enough snow to snowshoe?
Follow these general guidelines:
- 3” of snow or less - Good for hiking
- 4-5” of snow - Ok for snowshoeing and/or hiking
- 6” of snow or more - Great for snowshoeing!
How do I rent snowshoes?
- Snowshoes are available for rent at the Information Desk in the Oswald Visitor Center November through April, as snow allows.
- Snowshoes are available for rent from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. and must be returned by 2:30 p.m.
- Snowshoes cost $10 per pair and are credit card or tap to pay only; no cash.
Sizes: Small (up to 125 lbs), medium (up to 175 lbs) & large (up to 225 lbs) snowshoes are available. Small snowshoes for rent can be worn by children ages 10 and up.
Can I walk on the snowshoe trails in boots?
Yes! The snowshoe trails can be walked with boots.
Can I snowshoe or walk off of the marked trails?
For the safety of plants, animals and humans, please stay on the marked trails.
