Head to the heart of the Coast Range and step into the majesty of Montgomery Woods State Natural Reserve. You’ll find a world rich in solitude, silence, and remarkable groves of coast redwoods. A 367.5-foot redwood at Montgomery Woods was once thought to be the tallest tree in the world. Taller trees have since been found in Humboldt Redwoods State Park and Redwoods National Park, but Montgomery Woods is still noted for its lofty giants. A two-mile-long loop trail leads, steeply at first, on a rewarding tour. A nine-acre donation by Robert Orr in 1945 started the reserve, which has been enlarged to 2,743 acres by purchases and donations from Save the Redwoods League.



Montgomery Woods State Natural Reserve

Ukiah-Dale Forest State Scenic Corridor along Highway 395 follows the North Fork of the John Day River and Camas Creek. Winding through a stately ponderosa pine, Douglas fir and western larch forest the corridor provides a pleasant scenic drive and access to a popular fishing spot. Near Ukiah, amidst old-growth pines and larch, the Ukiah-Dale Campground provides a perfect location to stay and relax next to the soothing waters of Camas Creek.

Spring brings an abundance of wildflowers -- including camas, a traditionally important food source for the native Americans. Camas Creek and the John Day River offer anglers excellent fishing for trout, steelhead and salmon.The Bridge Creek Elk Wildlife Area is nearby, providing hunters with plenty of big game hunting opportunities. The surrounding national forest provides an abundance of mushrooms and berries.

Quiet, relaxing and far from the high-speed demands of metropolitan life, Ukiah-Dale can provide you with a wonderfully relaxed feeling. In the nearby town of Ukiah, re-stock your groceries, gasoline or fishing tackle. Take a break and discover this unique hideaway.

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