Notable Trees
The Parson Jones Tree is the tallest tree in the grove, measuring more than 310 feet (94 m) in height. This is longer than the length of a football field. It is a 0.1-mile (160 m) walk from the park entrance.
The Colonel Armstrong Tree is the oldest tree in the grove, estimated to be over 1400 years old. It is named after a lumberman who chose to preserve this portion of the park in the 1870s. It is a 0.5-mile (800 m) walk from the park entrance
The Icicle Tree shows the unusual burl formations often found on redwood trees. Burls can weigh many tons and grow hundreds of feet above the forest floor. Why these growths occur remains a mystery.
Read more about this topic: Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve
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