California · United States
Avenue of the Giants
CA 254Phillipsville to Pepperwood
The old alignment of US 101, 32 miles winding beneath old-growth coast redwoods along the Eel River. Barely a driving road at all, more a slow procession beneath trunks that make the car feel like a toy.
The Avenue of the Giants is a 32-mile former alignment of US 101, now California State Route 254, winding through Humboldt Redwoods State Park between Phillipsville and Pepperwood. The two-lane road threads beneath towering old-growth coast redwoods alongside the Eel River and is one of the most famous redwood drives in California. Mind the deep shade and low light, slow-moving sightseers, and pedestrians crossing to grove trailheads.
Where it runs30.4 mi · point to point
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Character
Corners
busiest around mile 24Elevation
under 4%4–8%over 8%32.9 – 119.8 mFrom the road
Points of interest3 stops
- Eternal tree houseLandmark25 mi in
- Shrine Drive Thru TreeLandmark13 mi in
- The Immortal TreeLandmark27 mi in
Hazards
- Low light under canopy
- Slow sightseeing traffic
- Pedestrians at groves
Sources
“The redwoods line the roadway so compactly that they are nearly marching down the road itself in some areas.”
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