Montgomery Woods State Natural Reserve protects 1,323 acres of old-growth coast redwood forest in a steep Coast Range valley at the headwaters of Montgomery Creek. Its sheltered terrain helped spare this grove while much of the surrounding region was heavily logged, and the land became a state reserve in 1945. The reserve also preserves a rare upland riparian meadow habitat and includes some of the tallest known redwoods, with many rising above 350 feet. Its modern preservation began with Robert T. Orr’s 9-acre donation, followed by major additions from the Save the Redwoods League, and it stands as a reminder of California’s vast old-growth losses.