Where to see the redwoods

Armstrong Redwoods State Reserve

170000 Armstrong Woods Road
Guerneville, CA 95446

The reserve is located two miles north of Guerneville on Armstrong Woods Road. From Highway 101- coming North or South- take the River Road exit (in Santa Rosa). Go west on River Road until you reach Guerneville. At the second stop light make a right hand turn onto Armstrong Woods Road. This road will end in the park.

Here is a link to hiking maps in the Reserve: http://www.parks.ca.gov/default.asp?page_id=22562.

Muir Woods National Monument

Muir Woods is located 12 miles north of the Golden Gate Bridge. Roads to the park are steep and winding. Vehicles over 35' long are prohibited. Parking space is very limited and fills quickly on most days. There are no RV parking facilities.

Directions from San Francisco:

Take Highway 101 North across the Golden Gate Bridge.
Exit Highway 1/Stinson Beach (there will be a sign for Muir Woods at this exit)
Drive about .5 miles. At the stoplight, turn left.
Drive about 2.7 miles. At the top of the hill, turn right towards Muir Woods/Mount Tamalpais.
Drive about 0.8 miles. At the 4-way intersection, turn left towards Muir Woods (oncoming traffic has the right of way!).
Continue down the hill about 1.6 miles. The Muir Woods parking lot will be at the bottom of the hill, on a sharp turn, on your right.

Directions from Santa Rosa:

Take Highway 101 South
Exit Highway 1/Stinson Beach (there will be a sign for Muir Woods at this exit)
Drive about .5 miles. At the stoplight, turn left.
Drive about 2.7 miles. At the top of the hill, turn right towards Muir Woods/Mount Tamalpais.
Drive about 0.8 miles. At the 4-way intersection, turn left towards Muir Woods (oncoming traffic has the right of way!).
Continue down the hill about 1.6 miles. The Muir Woods parking lot will be at the bottom of the hill, on a sharp turn, on your right.