Arnold Arboretum Summit Loop
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Massachusetts · suffolk County

Arnold Arboretum Summit Loop

Urban arboretum loop with varied plant collections and hills.

Rating
Length
2.6 mi
Difficulty
2
County
suffolk

About This Trail

A 3.6-mile loop through Harvard’s 281-acre Arnold Arboretum in Jamaica Plain, home to over 15,000 scientifically documented trees and shrubs. Peters Hill, the tallest point at 240 feet, offers views of the Boston skyline amid living collections spanning lilacs, bonsai, and centuries-old specimens.

Location

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Coordinates: 42.4072107, -71.3824374

Getting There

From downtown Boston, take the Orange Line to Forest Hills station or drive via the Arborway (Route 203). The Arnold Arboretum main entrance is at the Arborway Gate on Route 203 in Jamaica Plain. Free parking is available inside the gate.

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