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One of the most iconic and enduring trademarks of American roadside kitsch is the drive-through tree—only possible with the massive girth of California Redwoods. Of two well-known tree tunnels in Central California, the one in Tuolumne Grove is through a dead tree, and the Wawona Tree in Yosemite fell over in 1969.
There are 3 remaining drive through Redwood Trees in California and each one of them is worth visiting: they are Shrine Tree, Chandelier Tree and the Tour Through Klamath Tree and we visited them all on our journey through Northern California.
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.
Yes. You can drive your car through a Redwood tree. In fact, there are three that are still alive and available for your driving pleasure – for a fee. And, fair warning, larger vehicles may not make it through any of these trees even with your mirrors in.
You can spot elk, hike through a canyon filled with ferns, or stop to see the famous Chandelier Tree where you can actually drive your car through the trunk of the tree (it got its name from the branches).
California is home to some of the world’s most immense trees which are called redwoods and sequoias. Some of these trees are so wide they have a tunnel carved out in the trunk that is big enough you can actually drive a vehicle right straight through.
Where Can I Drive Through A Redwood Tree? There are three places in Northern California where you can drive through a redwood tree. Each of these trees is on private land and does require a fee to enter.
The 31-mile road, known as the Avenue of the Giants in Northern California, is one of the best stretches of highway in the state. I would put it next to the Big Sur coast in terms of the sheer beauty that you pass as you drive through it.
There are a number of activities visitors can engage in at Redwood National Park, from tide pooling along the coast to cycling and driving the Newton B. Drury Scenic Parkway. But to get up close and personal with the park's marquee attractions—the giant redwood trees— hiking is the way to go.
The most outstanding display of giant trees you’ll find in northern California’s redwood belt, the Avenue of the Giants is a world-famous scenic drive. This 31-mile portion of old Highway 101 runs parallel to Freeway 101, boasting around 51,000 acres of Redwood groves.