Hippie Tree — Attraction in Garfield Township

Well, who else none other than me would accidently take my family to a "Portal to Hell" cleverly disguised with the cutesie name of "Hippie Tree". It wasn't until in the car on the way there when I happened to be reading out loud to my family the history of the tree and why exactly we were taking paint to graffiti a random tree in the middle of the woods, that I suddenly realized the accidental history lesson I was providing to my kids just moments from our destination. My 5 year old twins and 9 year old daughter were left with many questions after Mommy began reading out loud information regarding the tree's famous history... that it was referred to as the "portal to hell" from previous residents of the asylum, the legend of the priest that was found hanging in the tree and where the whimsical nickname "Hippie Treee" actually derived from. Despite traumatizing my family for life with a vacation stop with a historically haunting background, my family had a great time hiking out and finding the Portal to Hell. We brought our own paint and made our mark, saw some nature and made some great family memories! I highly recommend making this a stop if you are visiting the area, just mayyyyybe skip the history lesson and don't forget to bring...

Our recent visit to the Hippie Tree was an absolute delight, especially for our 2 and 4-year-old children. The trail itself is beautifully maintained, providing a clean and welcoming escape into nature. The kids had an incredible time exploring the path, surrounded by lush greenery and the charming ambiance of the forest.

The trail is perfect for young adventurers, offering a manageable hike that kept them engaged without being too strenuous. The highlight, of course, was reaching the Hippie Tree itself. Watching our children’s faces light up with excitement as they approached the vibrant, artistically decorated tree was priceless.

Overall, the Hippie Tree Trail provided a serene and enjoyable outdoor experience for our family. We left with wonderful memories and two very happy kids. This trail is definitely a gem for families seeking a fun and clean...

Ah, the Hippie Tree. I've been here countless times. 100s of photos of this place. From my Drone to my regular DSLR. Etc. Many memories as well, bringing newcomers here and friends and families and so on.

Sometimes I just went there to chill and relax on the tree and take a break from hiking around and doing this and that. Other times it was for video reasoning's and photo reasons as well. Most of the time though it was bringing first timers there haha. But hanging out with friends here was common as well. A great place. But it's run its course and it is dying pretty hard and isn't in the shape it used to be once upon a time. I can tell a dramatic difference from when I was first going there in 2011 to what it is...