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Armstrong Redwoods preserves an 805-acre grove of the stately Sequoia sempervirens, commonly known as the coast redwood. The park is located two miles north of Guerneville, off of Armstrong Woods Road. Phone (707) 869-2015 for more information. Picnic Area. Eight accessible picnic sites are dispersed within the picnic area.
Please feel free to contact Stewards at 707-869-9177 or stewards@stewardscr.org. Support our work to open more trails! Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve (SNR) preserves 805 acres of majestic Coast Redwoods (Sequoia sempervirens). Coast Redwoods are classified as temperate rainforests and they need wet and mild climates to survive.
The Colonel Armstrong Tree is the oldest tree in the grove, estimated to be over 1400 years old. It is named after a lumberman who chose to preserve this portion of the park in the 1870's. A half-mile walk from the park entrance. The Icicle Tree. This tree shows the unusual burl formations often found on redwood trees.
Easy 1.7 Miles: Take the Pioneer Trail from the park entrance to the Armstrong Tree, then to the picnic area, and return. Moderate 2.2 Miles with a 400' climb: Take the East Ridge Trail from the front parking lot to the picnic area and return to the entrance via the Pioneer Trail.
Mar 31, 2024 · Hike Armstrong Woods. Photo credit: Carlos Chavez (top and middle) and Bob Dyer (bottom right and left). Located just outside the Russian River town of Guerneville, this 805-acre park features a magnificent grove of ancient redwoods and a variety of hikes that will take you from ferny redwood groves to oak- and wildflower-studded ridgelines.
Feb 27, 2024 · Colonel Armstrong Tree. It wasn't long before we arrived at Colonel Armstrong, the oldest tree in Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve. When coming from the northern section of Pioneer Nature Trail, it's accessible via the 0.3-mile Armstrong Nature Trail. If you're arriving from the south, you'll take the 0.2-mile Discovery Trail.
Bring some warm cloths. The reserve is located three miles north of Guerneville on Armstrong Woods Road. From Highway 101- coming North or South- take the River Road exit (in Santa Rosa). Go west on River Road until you reach Guerneville. At the second stop light make a right hand turn onto Armstrong Woods Road. This road will end in the park.
