• What To Do
  • Walking Path

    Stroll along the paths at Pioneer Park or follow the sidewalks through historic neighborhoods or take in the beauty of Whitman College. The big trees of Walla Walla are sprinkled throughout town. Some of these trees are the biggest of their kind in the state. Treat the adventure as a scavenger hunt with little ones or go all in and research and catalog your way through the guide. This is a wonderful activity to enjoy throughout the seasons. For detailed information, maps, and history of the big trees, utilize the A Walking Guide to the Big Trees of Walla Walla.
    
    Also, enjoy the Tree People of Walla Walla's video highlighting Measuring the Great London Planetree located at the Jeannette C. Hayner Park.

• What To Expect

  Cottonwood, birch, willow, and chokecherry are native species to the Walla Walla valley. Many non-native species were introduced at the turn of the 20th century, including exotics from Europe and Asia. Finding these big trees on foot or bicycle is a breeze thanks to the Walking Guide to the Big Trees of Walla Walla.

• When To Go

  Is there a bad time to look at a tree? Study bare branches (if deciduous) in the winter. Enjoy the verdant colors of spring, and take shade under canopy in the summer. One of our favorite fall pastimes is grabbing a cup of coffee or two from any number of local shops and watching vibrant red, orange, and yellow trees fall from above our heads and blanket the ground below.

• How To Get There

  Follow the A Walking Guide to the Big Trees of Walla Walla maps that enumerate the trees based on location within a noted area.

Please do not solely rely on Google Maps as their route might not always reflect what is maintained.

• Your Public Lands

  Pioneer Park (City of Walla Walla Parks & Recreation); Whitman College (Property owned by college); and various neighborhoods around the City of Walla Walla

• Distance:

  Within 1.5 Hours

• Difficulty Level:

  Day Tripper

• Seasons:

  Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

• Elevation:

  942 feet

• Pets:

  Yes

• Reservations:

  No

• ADA:

  Yes

• Multi-Use:

  Yes

• Motorized Vehicles :

  No

• Fees

  None

• Permits

  None

• Regulations

  Not all the routes are on public lands. Whitman College and through neighborhoods will take tree enthusiasts on or near private land. Please be respectful of this fact and leave no trace.

• Amenities

  At Pioneer Park there are two ADA restrooms, benches, and picnic tables scattered throughout. There are no public restrooms available in the neighborhoods.