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Armstrong Redwoods - The ultimate Russian River hiking destination. There are miles and miles of trails going through all sorts of ecosystems and covering all difficulties of terrain. You can stroll beneath the redwoods. Summit mountains to look out over the Russian River Valley. Drop into the back country to follow creeks or find waterfalls. Or walk around Bullfrog Pond and have a lunch beneath a shady tree.

Sonoma Coast State Beach - This stretch of beaches covers approximately 8 miles of coast from the mouth of the River South to the town of Bodega Bay. The full length is public property with maintained trails, beach access, restrooms and parking. Some trails are short, others cover a significant distance (and the same with the beaches). Highway 1 runs right along the coast so the best plan is to drive until you seek a section you would like to explore, then pull off the road and go for it!

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Ten Nature Hikes
View the ten most spectacular and unique hikes the Russian River has to offer. You won't find these types of experiences in any other location!

Free Guided Nature Trips
Docent Lead Hikes and Activities & Hike, Bike or Paddle Schedule
The Stewards of the Coast & Redwoods has their summer 2005 schedule set up. The adventures are all lead by friendly and knowledge docents and are free to the public.

Russian River - Unequaled Northern California Splendor

Armstrong Redwoods
Armstrong Redwoods

Walk in visits are free.
Cars and overnight stays are charged a fee.
Armstrong Redwoods
The ultimate Russian River hiking destination. There are miles and miles of trails going through all sorts of ecosystems and covering all difficulties of terrain. You can stroll beneath the redwoods. Summit mountains to look out over the Russian River Valley. Drop into the back country to follow creeks or find waterfalls. Or walk around Bullfrog Pond and have a lunch beneath a shady tree.

Location & Directions
5 minutes outside of Guerneville.
20 minutes off of Highway 101
Heading west into Guerneville take a right at the second stoplight onto Armstrong Woods Road. Take Armstrong Woods Road until you read the park.

Open Year Round

Resources
russianrivertravel.com
parks.sonoma.net

parks.ca.gov
caohwy.com
sonoma-county.org

Sonoma Coast State Beach
Sonoma Coast

Free day access.
Trailer and camping locations are rented for a fee.

Sonoma Coast State Beach
This stretch of beaches covers approximately 8 miles of coast from the mouth of the River South to the town of Bodega Bay. The full length is public property with maintained trails, beach access, restrooms and parking. Some trails are short, others cover a significant distance (and the same with the beaches). Highway 1 runs right along the coast so the best plan is to drive until you seek a section you would like to explore, then pull off the road and go for it!

Location & Directions
Take Highway 116 to the coast. Just before the town of Jenner the road forks into Highway 1 north and south. Head South over the bridge and up the hill. When you reach the top you will look out over the Pacific ocean and miles of state beaches.

Open Year Round - a few beaches are closed for safety during bad weather.

Resources
parks.ca.gov
content.sonic.net
bahiker.com
sonoma-county.org
parks.sonoma.net


Hiking Guides

The Hiker's Hip Pocket Guide to Sonoma County
by Bob Lorentzen

North Bay Trails - Hiking Trials in Sonoma, Napa and Marin
by David Weintraub

 
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