Icicle Tree, one of the park's largest redwoods

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Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve

Icicle Tree, one of the park's largest redwoods

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Overview

Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve is in Sonoma County, California in the USA.

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Best time to visit & weather

Most comfortable: Mar–Nov. Summer highs reach about 86°F; winter lows dip to about 38°F. Wettest: Dec and Jan. (climate data from nearby Sonoma)

Jan: 5.5 in rain5.5"Jan: high 57°F, low 38°F57°38°JanFeb: 5.4 in rain5.4"Feb: high 62°F, low 40°F62°40°FebMar: 3.8 in rain3.8"Mar: high 65°F, low 42°F65°42°MarApr: 1.8 in rain1.8"Apr: high 69°F, low 44°F69°44°AprMay: 1.0 in rain1"May: high 75°F, low 48°F75°48°MayJun: 0.3 in rain0.3"Jun: high 83°F, low 51°F83°51°JunJul: 0.0 in rain0"Jul: high 86°F, low 54°F86°54°JulAug: 0.1 in rain0.1"Aug: high 86°F, low 53°F86°53°AugSep: 0.1 in rain0.1"Sep: high 85°F, low 51°F85°51°SepOct: 1.5 in rain1.5"Oct: high 78°F, low 47°F78°47°OctNov: 3.0 in rain3"Nov: high 65°F, low 42°F65°42°NovDec: 5.8 in rain5.8"Dec: high 57°F, low 38°F57°38°Dec

Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).

Getting there

  • From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
  • STS Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport, Santa Rosa — 11 mi away. Directions
  • CCR Buchanan Field, Concord — 64 mi away. Directions
  • OAK Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport, Oakland — 71 mi away (major hub). Directions
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    Icicle Tree, one of the park's largest redwoodsRedwood trees

    Understand

    History

    Landscape

    The reserve has stands of old growth redwoods, and younger redwoods as well. There are a number of hiking trails within the reserve, ranging from beginner level (paved) to more advanced.

    Flora and fauna

    Flora includes big redwoods, including the 1,400 year-old Armstrong tree, trillium, and ferns. There is also abundant redwood sorrel.

    Climate

    Fees and permits

    $8.00 per vehicle $7.00 per vehicle for seniors Free to pedestrians and bicyclists Bus fee for 10-24 passengers is $50.00

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