Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve
Old-growth coastal redwoods in the Russian River Valley, with trees over 90 meters tall and more than 1,400 years old. Flat trails suit the whole family.
Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve lies north of Guerneville in Sonoma County and protects about 320 hectares of old-growth coastal redwood forest. A flat loop trail of about 2.5 km passes the Parsons Tree, about 94 meters tall, and the Colonel Armstrong Tree, about 1,400 years old. The forest is shady and quiet. Driving in requires a parking fee (about US$10), but you can also park outside the entrance and walk in for free. It's about 1.5 hours from Napa and is often combined with Russian River Valley wineries or Bodega Bay.
Opening hours
From 1 hour after sunrise to 1 hour after sunset
Nearby sights
- Healdsburg
- Francis Ford Coppola Winery
- Bodega Bay
- Charles M. Schulz Museum
- Safari West
- Petrified Forest (California)
- Old Faithful Geyser of California
- Chateau Montelena