Green-Wood is one of the city's great arboretums, with thousands of trees planted across glacial hills, ponds and Victorian monuments, and in October the canopy goes fiery. A guide leads you through the most colorful stretches, so you see more in two hours than you would wandering. If you want leaf-peeping without leaving the five boroughs, bring a camera and do this.
What to expect
A walking tour over hilly, grassy and uneven ground, starting at the soaring Gothic Arch gatehouse. Expect photo stops among red maples and golden trees, quiet paths and views toward the harbor from the higher ground. The cemetery's glacial hills, including Battle Hill, one of Brooklyn's highest points, open up views across the treetops.
Good to know
- Take the R to 25 St and walk up to the main gate at Fifth Avenue.
- The route is hilly and uneven, is not wheelchair accessible and has no seating along the way.
- Not recommended for children under 10.
- Tickets are sold through Eventbrite and are non-refundable unless Green-Wood cancels.
- Weather calls are made about three hours before the start and sent by email.
- Bring a camera; the tour is built around the foliage.
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Common questions
Where does the Green-Wood fall foliage tour meet?
At the Gothic Arch near the main entrance, Fifth Avenue and 25th Street in Brooklyn.
Is the tour accessible?
No. The route covers hilly, grassy, uneven terrain with no seating.
How long is it?
About two hours.
