OverviewCovering an area of 112,512 acres and spanning from the Chetco River in Southern Oregon to the Santa Lucia Mountain in Monterey, California lie the Coastal Redwoods (Sequoia sempervirens).
These trees are the tallest living thing known to man, growing easily up to 200 feet, 300 feet is not uncommon either, although less common than 200 feet. The tallest known Giant Redwood was discovered in 2006 and is 379 feet tall. They can grow up to 23 feet around and their diameter is only outdistanced by their close relative; the Giant Sequoia. Though looking at the Panorama below, they are still quite impressive nonetheless.
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Drive-Thru TreesThe Shrine Drive-Thru Tree - At 275 feet tall and 21 feet wide and over 5000 years old, this tree is one of several Drive-Thru Trees in the Redwoods National and State Parks. This one is located in Myers Flat, CA.
To get here take the Myers Flat exit off of Highway 101 and then follow the signs. Actual address is 13078 Avenue of the Giants/Myers Flat, CA.
Tour Thru Tree - Located in Klamath, CA off of the Terwer Valley exit, this tree is altogether about 165 feet tall due to it's branches. It's real top was actually blown off and it ends at about 90 feet. The width of it's opening is about 7 feet and 4 inches and the height of it's opening is about 9 feet and 6 inches. This tree is relatively young at only 700 years old.
The Chandelier Tree - This drive-thru tree is located in Leggett, CA. It is 315 feet tall and it's diameter reaches 21 feet. Interestingly enough, this tree is still alive even with a tunnel running through it's base. As a matter of fact the tunnel needs to be continually enlarged every few years or so because it tries to close the gap.
Signs are pretty well marked to get to this attraction, just follow directions from Highway 101.
ALL 3 DRIVE-THRU TREES HAVE GIFT SHOPS AVAILABLE.Redwood HollywoodSeveral very well known movies or scenes for movies have been filmed within the Redwood National and State Parks.
They include the following:
Return of the Jedi - The scenes for the home of the Ewoks, Endor were filmed in the Tall Trees Grove, located in the Humboldt Redwoods.
The Lost World: Jurassic Park - Filmed in Prarie Creek Redwoods State Park and Patricks Point State Park.
Outbreak - Also filmed in Prarie Creek Redwoods State Park and Patricks Point State Park.
All three of these movies have well known or very popular actors such as Harrison Ford (Return of the Jedi), Jeff Goldblum (Jurassic Park), and Dustin Hoffman (Outbreak).Red TapeAdd Red Tape text here.
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Big Basins Redwoods State Park ContactsBig Basin Redwoods State Park
21600 Big Basin Way
Boulder Creek, CA 95006
Phone:(831)338-8860
Butano State Park
Phone:(650)879-2040
Del Norte Coast Redwoods State Park
1375 Elk Valley Road
Crescent City, CA 95531
Phone:(707)464-6101
Grizzly Creek Redwoods State Park
16949 Highway 36
Carlotta, CA 95528
Phone:(707)777-3683
Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
101 North Big Trees Park Road
Felton, CA 95018
Phone:(831)438-2396
Humboldt Redwoods State Park
P.O. Box 100
Weott, CA 95571
Phone:(707)946-2409
Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park
1375 Elk Valley Road
Crescent City, CA 95531
Phone:(707)464-6101
Portola Redwoods State Park
9000 Portola SP Road Box F
LaHonda, CA 94020-9717
Phone:(650)948-9098
Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park
127011 Newton B. Drury Parkway
Orick, CA 95555
Phone:(707)464-6101
Richardson Grove State Park
1600 Highway 101, #8
Garberville, CA 95542
Phone:(707)247-3318
Standish-Hickey State Recreation Area
69350 Highway 101, #2
Leggett, CA 95585
Phone:(707)925-6482
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