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Drive 13
Redwood Highway
In a realm where rugged cliffs meet the sea and giant trees seem to scrape the
sky,thisone-of-a-kindhighwayunfurlsamidthewondersofCalifornia'snorthern
coast.
Length:
About 230 miles, plus side trips
When to go:
Popular year-round
Words to the wise:
Foginsummerandraininwintermaycausehazardousdrivingcon-
ditions. Stay away from the edges of cliffs. Avoid rip currents on ocean beaches.
Nearby attraction:
Oregon Caves National Monument, off Rte. 199 near Cave Junc-
tion, OR
Further
information:
California
Travel
&
Tourism
Commission
Humboldt County Convention & Visitor's Bureau
Redwood National Park
1.
Leggett
ThetownofLeggett,wherethePacificCoastHighwaymeetsRte.101,providesanexcellent
introduction to the world of the old-growth redwoods. Drive-Thru Tree Park features the re-
markable Chandelier Tree, a 315-foot giant with a tunnel carved through its massive trunk.
Visitors can enjoy a picnic or hike the manicured trails that wind through portions of this
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