Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve
Nature preserve · Sonoma County ·
Ancient redwoods, peaceful trails, and serene forest bathing await
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17000 Armstrong Woods Rd, Guerneville, CA 95446 Get directions
Ancient redwoods, peaceful trails, and serene forest bathing await
17000 Armstrong Woods Rd, Guerneville, CA 95446 Get directions
"Featured as a must-see stop regardless of season, Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve is praised for its enormous redwoods and is recommended as an essential outdoor visit near Guerneville." - Justin Goldman
"We also immerse ourselves in the region’s wild natural places, like Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve." - Jesse Ashlock
"A temperate rainforest reserve famed for towering, ancient redwoods—some estimated to be around 1,000 years old and reaching heights near 250 feet and diameters up to 16 feet—offering a visitor center, several self-guided hikes, and picnic spots amid a serene old-growth forest." - AFAR
"An 805-acre redwood preserve offering shaded hiking trails and a cool, forested retreat from riverside and coastal heat — ideal for nature walks among ancient trees." - Leilani Marie Labong Leilani Marie Labong Leilani Marie Labong is a San Francisco-based journalist who focuses on food, design, and travel. Her work has been featured in Elle Decor, Travel + Leisure, House Beautiful, Sunset, Food52, Food & Wine, The Kitchn, and Architectural Digest. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"A coastal redwood reserve reachable in about 30 minutes that features breathtaking, uncrowded trails in winter, making it an excellent nature escape from town-centered wine activities." - Amelia Edelman Amelia Edelman Amelia Edelman is an editor, travel writer, and content strategist. Her work appears in Travel + Leisure, Parents, Real Simple, and Better Homes & Gardens, among others. She's a native New Yorker now living in Nashville but often travels (with kids in tow). Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines