A nature reserve that boasts soaring redwood trees.
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Nov 6, 2024
Truly amazing experience. Saddened to see the damage of forest fires. Some trials are very difficult and others are leisurely strolls. Would recommend parking further into the park as it is a long … Full review by Yollm123
Aug 5, 2024
Gorgeous!! Very helpful staff, great pricing, awesome trails. The only complaint is the gate relative to the parking lot. If you want to park in the parking lot, you have to wait for cars to clear … Full review by Carebo9
Jul 13, 2024
Such a beautiful place! Easy to understand paths. Fair-sized parking lot. Bathrooms. Visitor's center. Fee for Parking. Full review by WavyMidnight
Heading to Armstrong State Park and curious if the Guernville forecast is similar to forest or if the forest is a different climate? Should I still bring a raincoat if it’s sunny in Guernville? Hiking shoes necessary? Any advice on what to wear in July is appreciated Thank all!
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The weather should be perfect, even on the warm side. It is very shady (and beautiful) so you should be fine. Sneakers or hiking shoes will work, depending on how much YOU want to …
The weather should be perfect, even on the warm side. It is very shady (and beautiful) so you should be fine. Sneakers or hiking shoes will work, depending on how much YOU want to work! There are some steeper trails if you want and some perfectly flat trails. Bring your camera! Enjoy!
We will be in SF this weekend, and are looking for an alternative to Muir Woods thanks to the government shutdown. We will have a car and all day. Any insight to Armstrong vs. Big Basin? Worth the drive? Interested in photography, light hiking. Thanks!
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Armstrong was a big surprise to us in how great it was! Have not been to Big Basin so cannot compare but I wold go back to Armstrong in a heartbeat. Driving there you may feel …
Armstrong was a big surprise to us in how great it was! Have not been to Big Basin so cannot compare but I wold go back to Armstrong in a heartbeat. Driving there you may feel underwhelmed but once there you will get a solid workout if you choose or can take the easy route and still see magnificent trees.
I will be at SF in Jan. Is it worth going to Armstrong Redwood State Reserve from there in winter? Would it be very snowy? Please advice
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If you’re driving across Golden Gate to go to Muir Woods, pop into Sausalito on the way there or back. Postcard views of the Bay and Frisco (from afar) and lots of shops/dining …
If you’re driving across Golden Gate to go to Muir Woods, pop into Sausalito on the way there or back. Postcard views of the Bay and Frisco (from afar) and lots of shops/dining options. Golden Gate Park is also beautiful.
My friend and I are planning a wine tasting tour in Sonoma Valley. We plan to fly into Santa Rosa and take the SMART train to Petaluma. We’d like to visit Armstrong Redwood State Preserve the day we get in. Is there an economical way to get to Armstrong from the Santa Rosa airport? The trip is in the first week of December.
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Hi Angie, Guernville is about a 30 minute drive from Santa Rosa. I don’t know if there is any public transportation. It may be essiest and cheapest to rent a car for the day. You could …
Hi Angie, Guernville is about a 30 minute drive from Santa Rosa. I don’t know if there is any public transportation. It may be essiest and cheapest to rent a car for the day. You could probably get an Uber but that might cost the same or more. It’s a nice area to drive around and you could drive out to the coast as well. Hope this helps! Steve
My friend and I are planning a wine tasting tour in Sonoma Valley. We plan to fly into Santa Rosa and take the SMART train to Petaluma. We’d like to visit Armstrong Redwood State Preserve the day we get in. Is there an economical way to get to Armstrong from the Santa Rosa airport? The trip is in the first week of December.
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We had car rental but a couple times we used Uber in the area. The turn off is right in downtown Guernville probably about 10 -15 mins. to the park.
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