Morton Arboretum / New Year's Hike

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Let's start 2022 on the right foot!

The Morton Arboretum is a 1,700-acre living museum of nature and other activities. Come out and join The Pine Point to enjoy Arboretum’s relaxing hiking trails. If you’re not up for the hike in the woods, come out to enjoy Arboretum’s variety of exhibitions and activities for all ages (please check availability and pricing of activities for that day).

After the hike, join us for a drink at the Alter Brewing Company: https://www.alterbrewing.com/

No dogs and pets, please. Only service animals, including animals in-training are allowed on the day of our hike. Please refer to the frequently asked questions for more details: https://mortonarb.org/visit-the-arboretum/faq/

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AGENDA FOR THE DAY:
Arrival: 10:00 am
Hike Start: 10:15 am
Apres Hike: continued at the Alter Brewing
Meeting Point: Parking No. 13 by the Big Rock Visitor Station
Trails: Main Trail Loop 3 & 4, and Heritage Trail
Distance: 3-4 miles
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Map: https://mortonarb.org/guides/hikers/#east-side-trails

TIMED ENTRY ADMISSION:
Entry time will be honored only for one hour after our scheduled arrival time above. Admission passes must be obtained in advance online by following the link: https://buy.acmeticketing.com/events/480/list . Tickets are NOT available at the entrance gate.

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Your pass will be sent electronically to the email address provided in the transaction process. You can either print it out or show it on your phone to the gatehouse attendant when you arrive. If you are a member, please bring your membership card. Each individual must present their own pass, even if carpooling.

Admission prices (parking included) are as follows:
Members: Free
Adults (Ages: 18-64): $16
Seniors (Age: 65+): $14
Children (Age: 2-17): $11
Infants (Age: Under 2): Free

Masks are required indoors to all visitors.
 

 

 

Happy New Years!
Pine Point