Mailliard Redwoods State Reserve
Mailliard Redwoods State Reserve is a spectacular grove of redwood trees that can be found tucked away among the backroads of Anderson Valley. John Ward Mailliard Jr., a conservationist and lifelong member of the Save the Redwoods League, donated the land, which consisted of 242 acres, to the League in 1954.
The road winds its way through the park while winding through a small canyon; however, you should pull over and get out to appreciate your location’s splendour and grandeur.
Fish Rock Road can be taken all the way down to the southern shore by those who are daring, have access to a four-wheel drive vehicle, and have lots of time on their hands. The coast redwood forest and accompanying wildlife habitat along the Garcia River and neighboring watersheds are what Mailliard Redwoods State Reserve in Mendocino County exists to protect and preserve in an essentially natural condition.
Located three miles south of Highway 128 in the hills, this park lacks any trail system. In an elevated canyon, the road winds past a stand of old-growth trees with several medium-sized redwoods. There is only one picnic table beside the roadside. Tanoak trees form a thick understory in this forest. While not spectacular, it does show what these hills may have looked like before they were logged.
Address: Yorkville, CA 95494, United States
Phone Number: +1 707-937-5804
Management: California State Parks
Area: 14,838-acre
