Parks & Gardens
Parks & GardensHippie Tree
Traverse City
Follow a short woodland trail to discover a fallen giant that's become Traverse City's most colorful canvas. The Hippie Tree's spray-painted branches create a surreal, ever-changing art installation in the middle of the forest.
Colorful painted forest
Short scenic hike
Family-friendly trail
Ever-changing art installation
Tips
🎨"bring a can or 2 of spray paint to contribute"
🥾"Take your time on this hike. It's the journey, not the destination"
🅿️park at Botanic Garden at Historic Barns Park for bonus garden views
Hippie Tree
Traverse City
Parks & GardensParks & GardensFollow a short woodland trail to discover a fallen giant that's become Traverse City's most colorful canvas. The Hippie Tree's spray-painted branches create a surreal, ever-changing art installation in the middle of the forest.
Colorful painted forest
Short scenic hike
Family-friendly trail
Ever-changing art installation
Tips
🎨"bring a can or 2 of spray paint to contribute"
🥾"Take your time on this hike. It's the journey, not the destination"
🅿️park at Botanic Garden at Historic Barns Park for bonus garden views