Where do I enter Avenue of the Giants?

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. To get here from San Francisco, head north on Highway 101 and exit for State Route 254.



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Avenue of the Giants is located in Humboldt Redwoods State Park and parallels Highway 101 and the Eel River for 31 miles. It can be accessed via Exit 672 or Exit 645 off HWY 101, depending on which direction you are traveling.

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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. The northern end is located south of Scotia, California, at Exit 674.

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HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO DRIVE AVENUE OF THE GIANTS: The full avenue will take about 2.5 hours, and that's without stopping to take pictures or hiking the groves. If you can, plan on spending half a day to get the most out of Avenue of the Giants.

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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.

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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.

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Things to Do near Avenue of the Giants?
  • Forests. Founders Grove. ...
  • State Parks. Humboldt Redwoods State Park. ...
  • Hiking Trails. Rockefeller Loop. ...
  • Scenic Drives. Lost Coast Scenic Drive. ...
  • Historic Sites. The Immortal Tree. ...
  • Lookouts. Dyerville Overlook. ...
  • Visitor Centers. Visitor Center. ...
  • Points of Interest & Landmarks. Shrine Drive-Through Tree.


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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.

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Recommended Itinerary for the Best Quick Stop Spots in the Avenue of the Giants
  • Founder's Grove Trail. This jaw-dropping grove is just off of the Avenue of the Giants and is an excellent short stop to see some of the tallest Redwoods in the WORLD! ...
  • Avenue of the Giants Road. ...
  • Shrine Drive-Through Tree.


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EUREKA, Calif. -- Not one but three giant redwoods offer motorists the opportunity to steer their wheels through a living tree. All are right off US Highway 101, known as the Redwood Highway, within an hour or so drive of the historic seaport of Eureka.

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The Grandfather Tree in located on Highway 101, 17 miles south of the southern entrance to Avenue of the Giants. The tree is 265 feet tall, and 24' in diameter. It is estimated to be 1,800 years old. You'll also find a gift shop featuring a wide range of redwood items and souvenirs for sale.

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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.

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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.

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California > Redwood National and State Parks. All the redwood parks can be visited year-round. Spring is the best time overall, especially from April through June. The woods are at their most lush and green, until Memorial Day the parks aren't too crowded, and all the trails and roads are usually open.

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