Stepanavan Dendropark, Protected forest area in Lori Province, Armenia.

Stepanavan Dendropark, also called Sochut, lies on the northwestern slope of Mount Argasar near Gyulagarak. Its 35 hectares divide into 17.5 hectares of natural forest and 15 hectares of ornamental trees, with avenues of small-leaved lime. The collection includes over 500 introduced species, among them five young giant sequoias planted close together.

A Polish engineer established this garden in 1931 and directed it for decades before his son took over management. The facility grew from a desire to gather and study different plant species in one location.

The park serves as a place where schools and scientists come to study and research, helping people learn about plants and how they adapt to their environment. Visitors can see how vegetation from different regions grows together in one space.

The park lies on the northwestern slope of Mount Argasar at about 1450–1550 m, 12 km from Stepanavan and 155 km north of Yerevan. Snow covers the ground from December to March, and annual rainfall is around 550 mm, so plan footwear for wet, cold ground. The 35 ha split into 17.5 ha of natural forest and 15 ha of ornamental plantings, with lime avenues running through both.

Californian sequoias grow together here in an unusual combination for the Transcaucasus region. These rare trees thrive at this high elevation and often catch the attention of curious visitors.