Address: 17000 Armstrong Woods Rd, Guerneville, CA 95446, USA
Phone: +17078692015
John
This was a surprising cooler reprieve from the hot Russian River area. Go for a hike up the hill or a stroll in the redwoods. We got is a good 5 miles of hiking without thinking much. Luckily, being State Park, there are limits on dogs. I really dislike how people think their dogs are entitled to be like the humans wherever we go. They aren't. Dogs on trails are a bad thing. At the very least, they upset wildlife. Not here. There were a few dogs on leash down where the car visitors are. The trials were free and hardly occupied. You can see where the fire hit in 2019. You can see a 1300 year old redwood. You can see how the actions of a few people saved this little slice of heaven from the clear-cutting of the past generations. Just when you get to the top of a strenuous hill, you will find a bench or a log to rest upon. You can hear the scream of baby hawks all over the park. It was a fun morning. We spent half a day there. The total climb was about 1000' up in altitude. Then we came back down again and had lunch.
Millie Kwan
If you want to see giant redwood trees without the crowds and craziness of Muir Woods or the other popular redwoods, Armstrong is a great park to visit. There are beautiful trees, good signage, few crowds and easy trails. Although the main trail is not long, there are many miles of hiking trails so you can definitely do a short or a long hike m parking lot is rather small and you can pay at the hut to the right of the park gate.
sudeshna saha
Went to Armstrong State park for forest bathing and it was the perfect spot for that. The trails are not very long and the trees are lovely and humongous. The drive to the place itself is very scenic as you would be driving through giant trees. Parking is available at the park. The day pass is for 10$ per vehicle. No entry per person.
Violet Moyer
Lovely place to walk among the new and old growth redwoods. You can bike there from Guerneville in about 15-20 minutes and there is a large section of the park that is bike friendly. Cute visitors station with some taxidermy of local wildlife. There is a lovely picnic area near a seasonal creek that we enjoyed lunch at. Quiet and peaceful place to enjoy the redwoods without having to deal with the tourists at Muir Woods. If you enter the parking lot you have to pay a fee or there is parking outside the gate for free. No cost to enter park.
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October 29th 2021
Dogs are only allowed on the roads, NOT the trails, within the park. Truth is that they shouldn't be in the park at all as Armstrong is actually a Natural Reserve (highest degree of protection afforded a state park) and dogs have a negative impact on wildlife. Unfortunately for the wildlife, a county road runs through the park, and consequently, dogs are thus allowed on this road.
There are lots of cozy spots with tables for bbq. Also water available and restrooms are clean! And of course before, or after picnic you can always visit Korbel winery (it's proximately only10-15 min far) for some cold sparkling :)
Yes on paved surfaces all the trails leading up are closed. So it's still a great time walking 🚶♂️ through the giant Redwoods
I drove through a couple of weeks ago for work related purposes. It appears to still be under construction and cleanup. Refer to the website for accurate information.
I was told that it plans to open on June 1, for some areas. Suggest call them before going.
The Walbridge Fire (LNU Complex Fire) damaged portions of the park, imacting trails, fencing, signage and vegetation. Repair work is under way as they work to identify a possible reopening date.
Yes. Closed until further notice, per their website.
There are trails not sure if there are bike trails. Absolutely a beautiful, quiet place!!! Can't go wrong to make this a destination!💜🌈
No zipline here of this is a California state park dude
Theres place in the park,but i don't no somerhing about the amphitheater
Yes please translate
Dogs aren't allowed on the trails, but can be walked on the park roads
Walking on the paved roads is still a marvelous experience as you are still in the forest and there aren't many cars. Plus it is so quiet.
Not at all. It's beautiful!
Skip to Main Content ABOUTVISIT A PARKTRANSFORMATION TEAMWHAT'S NEWJOBSLEARNINGNEWS History of Armstrong Redwoods SNR In 1860 R.B. Lundsford established a lumber camp on the north bank of the Russian River which grew with success and was later know as “Stumptown”. In 1867 a 25 year old Swiss immigrant, George E. Guerne, arrived in Stumptown. Guerne purchased land in the area and laid out a subdivision which became know as “Guernewood Park”. Guerne also built and operated a sawmill in Stumptown. Before long, Stumptown was renamed for its most important resident and has been known ever since as Guerneville. In 1867 Thomas H. Stone and A. E. Laude established claims on 240 acres of valley property 3 miles north of Guerneville. These 240 acres are the heart of what is now Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve. This property and 200 adjoining acres were eventually consolidated under the ownership of Colonel James Boydston Armstrong in 1875. Armstrong was born on August 29,
Hi Chloe, yes there's always a dance there but it's optional to dance
The trees get most wAter needs met from atmospheric h20 or fog! So these giants can only thrive where the climate offers enough foggy days a year to meet their huge watering needs.
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