Near Armstrong Redwoods Tour
A quiet stretch of the Pioneer Nature Trail.
Near Armstrong Redwoods Tour
How do you know you're old? The outer-most notation marks the civil war. The inner one: Leif Erickson reaches North America.
Near Armstrong Redwoods Tour
Lovely bridge over Fife Creek.
Near Armstrong Redwoods Tour
The Colonel Armstrong Tree: 308 feet tall and 1400 years old!
Near Armstrong Redwoods Tour
Among the redwood giants.

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Armstrong Redwoods Tour

4.4 (10 Ratings)
A beautiful, easy hike through a "young" old-growth redwood forest.
1.5
mi
Distance
77
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty
Family Friendly

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.54mi
Distance
77ft
Elevation Gain
77ft
Elevation Loss
15%
Max Grade
188ft
High Point
116ft
Low Point
Path Type
Loop
Description
This route covers the three trails nearest the park entrance and visitor center, and take you through the best section of redwoods in this park. Several are called out with special historical plaques. They are are up to 1500 years old and 310 feet tall. Think about that for a minute!If you'd like a longer hike, there are several trails to make much longer and harder loops. Most of those trails are much hillier, and once you leave the valley floor, the trees change to Douglas fir and bay laurels. It's still lovely forest, but very common for this part of California and lacks the magic of the redwoods.

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