Gerdemann Botanic Preserve

1. Guided Tours of the entire 3.5 acre Botanic Preserve are available on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, APRIL, MAY, JUNE.  Weather permitting.  Please contact us to schedule a day and time.  We end guided tours after the blooming season.

2. The Public Footpath is open during daylight hours. No parking available.  For a large printable PDF copy of a map with connecting trail routes to reach the GBP Public Footpath click here: Trail Access  The footpath crosses Mitchell Creek and a wetland area. There are bridges and a boardwalk. We caution hikers to take care in the wet creek areas, and bridge crossings.  Users are reminded to stay on the sign posted trail.  All wildlife, plants, and waterways are protected.  Picking or collecting is prohibited.  To help protect plants and wildlife, pet owners are asked to keep pets at home.

The Public Footpath connects to other local hiking trails in the area.  We thank the City of Yachats and individual donors for providing funds to help offset expenses to complete the public trail route through the southern boundary of the botanic preserve which remains private property.

2.  A Wheelchair Accessible Trail, called Jim's Loop, at the west end of the garden is available by appointment only.  The wider trail is easier to walk for many visitors including parents with children, babies in strollers, and those who need a firmer, wider trail surface. There are a few steep grades which might require wheelchair assistance. Two benches placed along the loop offer opportunities to rest and listen to the nearby creek, distant ocean and birds in the forest.  Huge Thank Yous for all individual volunteer time, energy and donations, for grants and volunteer support from the Ford Family Foundation and the Siletz Tribal Charitable Contribution Fund.  For more info: Contact Us