224 Acres • Recreational Trails • Cultivated Gardens • Orchards • Groves • Research Plots • And Naturally Occurring Landscapes

Discover the beauty of Maine's landscapes, explore scenic trails, enjoy year-round recreation, and discover a variety of habitats and wildlife

Upcoming Events & Programs

Connect with nature, gain new skills, and explore fascinating topics.

Plan Your Visit

Are you planning your first trip to our Arboretum? Here's what you need to know:

Fee

There is no fee for visiting Viles Arboretum. Access to our hiking trails, walking paths, and botanical gardens is free for everyone. We are a private, non-profit corporation supported by membership fees, donations, and gifts. Click here to support Viles Arboretum or become a member.

Trail Use

Our trails are open year-round, from sunrise to sunset. There are a variety of ways to explore and enjoy each season:

• Hiking
• Biking
• Snowshoeing (rentals are available in our visitor center)
• Cross-Country Skiing (our trails are not groomed)
• Wildlife Watching
• Sledding

Our wetland boardwalk is closed from November 1st through April 1st. 

Leave No Trace

All visitors should do their part to protect and conserve the Arboretum, it's plants, and whildlife, by following these rules:

• Stay on marked and maintained trails. Do not enter fields, unmaintained areas, mulched areas, or garden beds.
• Picking, collecting, or damaging plant material is strictly prohibited.
• Do not catch, collect, or harrass wildlife, including insects.
• Climbing trees and hanging hammocks is not allowed.
• Climbing and removing or adding things to art installations is not allowed.
• Trash and pet waste should be disposed of in the appropriate bins.
• Smoking is not allowed on the property, including the parking lot.
• No fires, grills, or combustibles of any kind.
• No Hunting, fishing, and trapping.
• Motorized vehicles, dirt bikes, ATVs, golf carts, etc. are not permitted on the trails.

Thank you for enjoying our space respectfully.