Overlooking the heart of the beautiful San Geronimo Valley, the Roy’s Redwoods
Open Space Preserve is a perfect place for a quick escape. From the main
entrance along Nicasio Valley Road, you enter a picturesque meadow surrounded by
sheltering bay trees interspersed with clusters of towering redwoods. These
redwoods are among the largest in the county. Remember that these specimens are
just the offspring of even more massive “mother trees” that once stood in the
center of these rings of 200 foot tall sprouts. From the meadow you can choose
from a number of shaded trails that loop through this 377 acre preserve. You may
also choose to climb the Dickson Ridge Fire Road to enjoy sweeping views that
stretch from Mt. Tamalpais in the east to Mt Wittenberg in the west.
The primeval groves of bay and redwood were once the setting for a
George Lucas movie, The Ewok Adventure. Prior to becoming
an Open Space Preserve, several of the great rings of redwoods were
inhabited by members of a loosely organized commune. Today, the great
meadow is frequently used for weddings and other special gatherings
(for information on special use permits call: 507-2816). For a perfect
quiet getaway, try the Roy’s Redwoods nature trail. This short loop
walk meanders along a secluded ridge among sheltering fir, madrone,
and oak trees. |
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Featured Species at this preserve:
California Sister
Varied Thrush
Wilson's Warbler
Common Buckeye
Black-throated Gray Warbler
Acorn Woodpecker
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