When should I visit Avenue of the Giants?

When should I visit Avenue of the Giants? The best time to visit the Avenue of the Giants is early in the morning before the road fills up with eager tourists. With that being said, there's never really a bad time to visit the grove. Make sure to drive slowly, stop often for short hikes, and soak in the scenic beauty.

Where do you stop Avenue of Giants?

FROM SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA TO THE AVENUE OF THE GIANTS Along the way, you have the opportunity to stop off in such places as Healdsburg and Geyserville, which are known for their beautiful wineries, and Leggett, which is home to one of the few remaining drive-thru redwood trees.

Where does Avenue of the Giants start and stop?

The Avenue of the Giants is located in Humboldt, along Highway 101. The southern entrance starts in Myers Flat and ends at the northern entrance in Scotia. Along the way, you'll be alongside the south fork of the Eel River as well.

Why is it called Avenue of the Giants?

The Avenue of the Giants was named for the amazing, gargantuan coast redwoods found en route to Eureka within Humboldt Redwoods State Park. Initially, the Avenue was part of U.S. Route 101 until a bypass was completed in 1960, which was designated as California Hwy. 254.

Is the Avenue of the Giants part of redwoods National Park?

Avenue of the Giants is located in Northern California's Humboldt Redwoods State Park (which is technically not part of the national park).

What is there to do in Avenue of the Giants?

Where is the best place to see the redwoods?

Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks offer some of the best spots to see the behemoths, including the General Sherman tree. Stand below it or take a free park shuttle in the summer to see its size from a distance.

Are there bears in Redwood National Park?

The coast redwood and Douglas-fir forests, and oak woodlands of Redwood National Park are home to many black bears {Ursus americanus). The black bear is the most common species of bear in North America, and is the only one found in California since the grizzly bear (U. horribilis) was extermi- nated in the 1920s.

Is the Avenue of the Giants worth it?

This famed road, easily the most scenic drive among the redwoods, has been called the finest forest drive in the world. Lined by titan trees, the 31-mile Avenue parallels Highway 101 and offers an excellent alternate (and slower) route through southern Humboldt County.

How long should you spend at Avenue of the Giants?

If you go on the Avenue of the Giants instead, it will take at least 2.5 hours with time for a picnic stop and a walk in the woods, or it can take all day if you stop frequently for photos. We've listed a few of the best stops along the way here. The reason to consider this extended drive is the trees.

How long does it take to drive the Newton B Drury Scenic Parkway?

Found in the southern third of the parks, the ten miles of the Newton B. Drury Scenic Parkway will likely be one of the most stunning drives, or rides of your life. Allow for at least 20-minutes without stopping to drive the length of this.

Where is the redwood tree you drive through?

The Chandelier Tree in Drive-Thru Tree Park is a 276-foot (84 m) tall coast redwood tree in Leggett, California with a 6-foot-wide (1.8 m) by 6-foot-9-inch-high (2.06 m) hole cut through its base to allow a car to drive through.

Is there a fee to drive Avenue of the Giants?

It is surrounded by Humboldt Redwoods State Park, which has the largest remaining stand of virgin redwoods in the world. There is no fee to enter Humboldt Redwoods State Park. It is free, therefore, to drive the Avenue. The southern end of the Avenue is located north of Garberville, California, at Exit 645.

What not to miss on Avenue of the Giants?