Montgomery Woods State Natural Reserve

So beautiful and magical. We are fortunate to have discovered this place while staying for a few days close by. The trees are majestic and the minute you get out of your vehicle it smells so fresh. We met some workers who are making improvements on the trail and they've done a wonderful job so far. As everyone says, there is an incline at the beginning, but once you get to the top it levels out and definitely worth the hike.

Went in late December after it rained the past few days, and the redwoods are water wonderland, overflowing creeks and streams with gorgeous blue water. One section of the loop trail got flooded out completely so we had to wade into the water with our shoes, but it wasn't too deep.

Special magical quiet place. Highly recommend going unhurried and taking it in. Six of us walked ~4 miles over 3 hours on a weekday summer afternoon. Pack water, snacks and wear good shoes for this relatively easy slightly hilly hike. There were many stumps to pause on , get still and meditate on the fact that some of these trees were around before the renaissance.

I’ve hiked a lot of places, but Montgomery Woods has this kind of ancient, mossy magic that hits different. The moment I stepped onto the trail, I felt like I had entered a secret redwood cathedral quiet, cool, and full of wild energy. These trees are seriously old. Like… older than most countries old. And they’re still standing tall and majestic like Earth’s original guardians. The hike itself is peaceful, not too strenuous, and full of little surprises twisty roots, spring flowers, and that filtered sunlight that makes everything look straight out of a fairy tale. I even spotted a banana slug just vibing in its own little world. Respect. I brought some water, took my time, and just soaked in the stillness. There’s something deeply grounding about this place. It makes you want to whisper and walk slower. I didn’t expect to get emotional in a forest, but here we are. If you’re looking to reconnect with nature, slow your roll, and breathe some real-deal fresh air, Montgomery Woods delivers. Just don’t rush it this place deserves your full attention. Five stars from me. Can’t wait to come back and bring someone I care about.

incredible old redwood forest. a nice hike with many fascinating redwoods scarred by fires

Nice hike. Beautiful woods...peaceful, majestic. I loved seeing the redwoods.

Beautiful old growth redwood forest that inspires reverence. There is a newly constructed (and actively being constructed) wide trail on the west side of the little valley that tracks south from the highway. AllTrails shows a loop hike in that area, but once you get in there, there are trails all over. Don’t worry, though, you can’t get lost if you stay in the valley. The trees are stunning, the ground cover ecosystem lush and interesting, and it’s wonderfully serene. Not to miss.

Beautiful, trails are a bit steep for my 3 year old so we couldn't go up to much. She loved it .