Avenue of the Giants

Nature in Redcrest, California, United States

• Best months: March–May
• Typical duration: 4h
• Elevation gain: 0 m
• Open weeks per year: 13

Things to do

• camping in nearby campgrounds
• cycling
• hiking
• learn about redwood ecology through interpretive exhibits
• photography
• picnicking
• scenic driving (setting: redwood canopy road)
• short nature trails and interpretive walks
• visit famous trees such as the immortal tree and founders grove
• walk among ancient coast redwoods
• wildlife and birdwatching

Best time to visit

• may or october (window: May (marathon), October (sister race))

Events & seasons

• avenue of giants marathon (window: May · frequency: annual · qualifier: Boston Marathon qualifying)
• humboldt redwoods marathon (course: same route · window: October · frequency: annual)

Features

• old-growth redwood canopy (coverage: almost entire route)

Good to know

• humboldt county, california (park: Humboldt Redwoods State Park)

Photos