San Francisco to the Redwoods

San Francisco to the Redwoods

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Not far from San Francisco, you’ll discover some of the tallest trees in the world. Drive at the foot of these giants when you embark on a trip through the many Redwoods parks in Northern California. Trees appear larger than life when trekking the trails or unusual attractions like drive-thru tree trunks.

San Francisco to the Redwoods
San Francisco

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San Francisco

Major metropolis in the Bay Area. Known for the Golden Gate Bridge and other attractions.

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16 mi • 33 min

Muir Woods National Monument

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Muir Woods National Monument

National monument established to preserve old-growth forest.

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148 mi • 2 h 58 min

Mendocino Headlands State Park

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Mendocino Headlands State Park

Scenic coastal park found right off Highway 1. Excellent beaches, viewpoints, and hiking trails.

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2 mi • 4 min

Russian Gulch State Park

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Russian Gulch State Park

Fun outdoor activities found on the banks of the Russian Gulch Creek. Enjoy water fun above the surface with swimming or below the surface while scuba diving.

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3 mi • 3 min

Jug Handle State Reserve

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Jug Handle State Reserve

Hike the trails to see the Ecological Staircase or explore the coastal bluffs on the Pacific coastline.

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91 mi • 2 h 3 min

Humboldt Redwoods State Park

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Humboldt Redwoods State Park

Old-growth forest located in Northern California. Known for trails beneath the towering canopy of trees.

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43 mi • 47 min

Grizzly Creek Redwoods State Park

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Grizzly Creek Redwoods State Park

Escape the crowded forests and visit Grizzly Creek State Park. Has large coastal redwood trees.

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60 mi • 1 h 9 min

Trinidad Memorial Park and Lighthouse

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Trinidad Memorial Park and Lighthouse

Relocation site of a historical lighthouse.

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< 1 mi

Trinidad State Beach

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Trinidad State Beach

Walk down from the Trinidad Pier and enjoy coastal views of the rock formations just off shore.

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61 mi • 1 h 10 min

Redwood National and State Parks

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Redwood National and State Parks

Hiking trails to see massive redwood trees. Home to some of the oldest trees on the Earth.

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2 mi • 4 min

Del Norte Coast Redwoods State Park

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Del Norte Coast Redwoods State Park

Coastal state park with a diverse landscape. Hike the dunes, enjoy views from the coast, or go on nature walks through the redwoods forest.

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11 mi • 19 min

Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park

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Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park

Dense redwood forest located in the northernmost region in California. Home to 7% of the remaining redwood trees in the world.

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358 mi • 6 h 20 min

San Francisco

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San Francisco

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