Avenue of the giants

Retreat. The word conjures visions of luxury and purpose. Ours was no different. Three of us headed for Shelter Cove on the lost coast of California. Christened the "Lost Coast" after a 1930s population drain, the name reflects the area’s difficult accessibility. Challenges posed by the steep coastal mountains prevented construction along this stretch of Pacific coast and forced Highway 101 to jut inland. Travelers overlook this 80 mile stretch of the most undeveloped and underexplored…

Introduction: If your trip destination is the northern California redwood forest and you are starting at San Francisco, you will probably ...

Avenue of the Giants is a magical drive through the biggest trees in the world. This drive was so surreal and showed us how big these trees really are. We loved driving around the trees and experiencing a forest unlike any we had ever seen before. There are many things to do along the Avenue of the Giants for those of any age! It is easily accessible and makes a perfect weekend trip from San Francisco. I hope you love the Avenue of the Giants as much as we did!

Avenue of the Giants is a scenic drive that parallels Highway 101 in Humboldt Redwoods State Park. The 31 miles stretch, lined with California redwoods (the tallest trees in the world), has been on my bucket list for quite some time.

Mahan Plaque Trail: Avenue of the Giants

Visit the Trees of Mystery, Confusion Hill, and several massive drive-thru trees on a section of historic US‑101 known as the Avenue of the Giants.

Discover the best stops on the Avenue of the Giants during your Northern California road trip. From awe-inspiring redwood groves to hidden hiking trails, this guide takes you through the must-see spots in Humboldt Redwoods State Park. Enjoy one of California’s most scenic drives and hidden gems.

What follows is the information that accompanies the Auto Tour Map. (Click the image to enlarge) Humboldt Redwoods State Park encompasses 53,000 acres of forests, meadows, and watersheds and about 100′ miles of hiking, biking, and riding trails. Approximately 17,000 acres consists of old-growth coast redwood forests, including the 10,000 acre Rockefeller Forest– the largest […]

There's nothing quite like the Avenue of the Giants, a world-famous scenic drive curving through an outstanding display of redwood trees.