A moderately steep trail from the parking area climbs uphill along Montgomery Creek about three-quarters of a mile. Once in the grove, the trail makes a meandering  loop, with substantial use of boardwalks to protect the fragile forest floor. The reserve was initiated by a 9-acre (3.6 ha) donation from Robert T. Orr in 1945, with   donated since 1947 by the Save the Redwoods League.
A moderately sloping path begins at the parking area and rises along Montgomery Creek for about half a mile. Upon entering the forest, the trail takes on a winding course, utilizing boardwalks to safeguard the delicate ground cover. The nature reserve was established with an 9-acre (3.6 ha) gift from Robert T. Orr in 1945, supplemented by donations since then from the Save the Redwoods League.