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Redwood NP, California - Scenic Drives

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Whichever route you take around Redwood National Park and the nearby state parks it's a certainty that you'll be treated to the sight of stately old trees and dramatic coastal vistas, with the occasional sea lion or meandering elk herd thrown in for good measure. The famous "drive-through" trees aren't in any of the public parks, but can be easily accessed from Highway 101 (there are three of them) for a fee.

For river scenery, take the Smith River Scenic Byway, a route that winds through more redwoods, alongside the middle fork of a pretty waterway.

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More Info Cal-Barrel Road
  • 30 minutes
  • 3 miles

Driving this short road through exceptionally tall old-growth redwood forest is quite the experience. This forest is within Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park.

More Info Coastal Drive
  • 1-2 hours
  • 8 miles

Mostly gravel 8-mile (13-km) road offers magnificent views of the ocean and the Klamath River with its estuary. Whales, sea lions, and pelicans are often seen from overlooks. Offers access to the Coastal Trail, Flint Ridge section.

More Info Davison Road
  • 30 minutes
  • 8 miles

This road goes through a young redwood forest and ends on Gold Bluffs Beach. Many excellent hiking trials are along this route.

More Info Enderts Beach Road
  • 5 minutes

This 2-mile (3-km) route offers excellent views of the ocean, whale watching opportunities, and access to tidepools and the Coastal Trail.

More Info Howland Hill Road
  • 45 minutes
  • 6 miles

This narrow road will take you past ancient redwood after ancient redwood in Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park.

More Info Newton B. Drury Scenic Parkway
  • 15-30 minutes one-way
  • 10 miles

Ten-mile (16-km) drive through old-growth redwood forest in Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park. Along the way, look for access to numerous trailheads and spy the brawny Roosevelt elk.

More Info Pacific Coast Highway - California's Route 1
  • At least two days for a quick trip, but many days or even weeks could be spent exploring the length of this byway.

Stretching from sunny "So Cal" to the shady forests of the north, this coastal highway winds along one of the prettiest stretches of shore to be found anywhere in the U.S. Though the road is more than 600 miles long and in summer, sometimes congested, it doesn't take a world traveler to see why this...

More Info Requa Road
  • 15 minutes
  • 4 miles

Drive 4-miles (6-½ km) paved along the Klamath River up a steep grade to the Klamath River Overlook. Excellent whale and seabird watching. Bring your camera!

More Info Route 101--Redwood Highway
  • Paved
  • 30 minutes
  • 12 miles (19 km)

Route 101-Redwood Scenic Highway makes one think tall: tall trees, tall waves, and maybe even a couple of tall-tales for the car ride. Driving along California's coast in the shadow of the giant old growth trees and stopping at the friendly towns along the way is sure to be an uncommon and memorable...

More Info Smith River Scenic Byway
  • 1 hour
  • 33 miles (53 km)

When Jedediah Strong Smith, the quintessential American mountain man, explored the extreme northwest corner of California, the wild river, massive redwoods, and botanical variety in what is now Six Rivers National Forest must have overwhelmed him. Maybe he landed a massive steelhead, or witnessed t...

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