VISITOR CENTERS EX P E R I N C E T H E 10 REDWOODS...Sequoia Park Forest Next to Eureka’s Sequoia...
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CALIFORNIA REDWOODS in Humboldt County Guide to National, State, County & City Redwood Parks Visitor Centers & Scenic Drives PLUS: Redwood Fun Facts Van Duzen County Park This redwood forest along the Van Duzen River includes Swimmers Delight, a great place for a summer splash, a first come, first serve campground; and a group campsite, reservations required, in enchanted Pamplin Grove. 12 miles east of Fortuna on Hwy 36 707-445-7651 Humboldt Redwoods State Park The oldest and largest of California’s redwood parks includes the Rockefeller Forest – a 10,000-acre sanctuary with nothing but old growth redwoods – as well as 250 campsites, 100 miles of hiking trails, the wild & scenic Eel River, and the world famous Avenue of the Giants. 30 miles south of Eureka on Hwy 101 | 707-946-2263 Richardson Grove State Park Near Humboldt County’s southern boundary, this 2,000-acre has giant redwoods that forced Hwy 101 into a narrow bottleneck, creating the so-called “Redwood Curtain.” The park is popular for Eel River swims, fishing, and camping. 7 miles south of Garberville | 707-247-3318 VISITOR CENTERS Thomas H. Kuchel / Redwood National Park 2 miles south of Orick on Hwy 101 | 707-465-7765 Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park 6 miles north of Orick on the Newton B. Drury Scenic Pkwy | 707-488-2039 Humboldt Redwoods State Park 4 miles north of Myers Flat on the Avenue of the Giants | 707-946-2263 SCENIC DRIVES Avenue of the Giants This 33-mile stretch of historic Hwy 101 in Southern Humboldt features some of the world’s tallest trees. Newton B. Drury Scenic Pkwy An 11-mile road in Redwood National Park leads to Big Tree, Corkscrew Tree, and other notable giants. FUN FACTS Half of the remaining old growth redwoods are in Redwood National & State Parks. The single largest stand of redwoods, the Rockefeller Forest, is 10,000 acres in size. The world’s tallest tree, Hyperion, is 380 feet tall, six stories taller than the Statue of Liberty. Redwoods can live more than 2,000 years and exceed 28 feet in diameter. 8 9 10 14 11 12 13 7 8 E X P E R I E N C E T H E Humboldt Adventure Guides Published by Eureka-Humboldt Visitors Bureau through a generous grant from The Humboldt Lodging Alliance www.visithumboldt.com www.visitredwoods.com
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CALIFORNIAREDWOODS
in Humboldt County
Guide to National, State, County & City Redwood Parks
Visitor Centers & Scenic DrivesPLUS: Redwood Fun Facts
Van Duzen County ParkThis redwood forest along the Van Duzen River includes Swimmers Delight, a great place for a summer splash, a first come, first serve campground; and a group campsite, reservations required, in enchanted Pamplin Grove. 12 miles east of Fortuna on Hwy 36 707-445-7651
Humboldt Redwoods State ParkThe oldest and largest of California’s redwood parks includes the Rockefeller Forest – a 10,000-acre sanctuary with nothing but old growth redwoods – as well as 250 campsites, 100 miles of hiking trails, the wild & scenic Eel River, and the world famous Avenue of the Giants. 30 miles south of Eureka on Hwy 101 | 707-946-2263
Richardson Grove State ParkNear Humboldt County’s southern boundary, this 2,000-acre has giant redwoods that forced Hwy 101 into a narrow bottleneck, creating the so-called “Redwood Curtain.” The park is popular for Eel River swims, fishing, and camping. 7 miles south of Garberville | 707-247-3318
VISITOR CENTERSThomas H. Kuchel / Redwood National Park2 miles south of Orick on Hwy 101 | 707-465-7765
Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park6 miles north of Orick on the Newton B. Drury Scenic Pkwy | 707-488-2039
Humboldt Redwoods State Park4 miles north of Myers Flat on the Avenue of the Giants | 707-946-2263
SCENIC DRIVESAvenue of the GiantsThis 33-mile stretch of historic Hwy 101 in Southern Humboldt features some of the world’s tallest trees.
Newton B. Drury Scenic PkwyAn 11-mile road in Redwood National Park leads to Big Tree, Corkscrew Tree, and other notable giants.
FUN FACTSHalf of the remaining old growth redwoods are in Redwood National & State Parks.
The single largest stand of redwoods, the Rockefeller Forest, is 10,000 acres in size.
The world’s tallest tree, Hyperion, is 380 feet tall, six stories taller than the Statue of Liberty.
Redwoods can live more than 2,000 years and exceed 28 feet in diameter.
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Humboldt Adventure Guides Published by Eureka-Humboldt Visitors Bureau
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www.visithumboldt.com www.visitredwoods.com
Redwood National ParkA World Biosphere Reserve and International Heritage Site, this park preserves the world’s tallest trees, including the record holder at 380 feet, six stories higher than the Statue of Liberty. Besides hiking, biking and horse trails, the park boasts some of California’s wildest beaches. 40 miles north of Eureka on Hwy 101 707-465-7765.
Prairie Creek Redwoods State ParkThis 14,000-acre wilderness next to Redwood National Park has densest known concentration of biomass in the Cathedral Grove, world famous Fern Canyon, and meadows full of grazing Roosevelt elk. 45 miles north of Eureka on Hwy 101 707-488-2039
Arcata Community ForestA 800-acre wonderland next to Humboldt State University, the forest is known for its sustainable forest management. It includes hiking, biking and horse trails, a playground and grassy knoll, perfect for picnics and lounging in the sun. Corner of 14th and Union St. | 707-822-8184
Sequoia Park ForestNext to Eureka’s Sequoia Park Zoo, this 80-acre dog-friendly preserve includes old growth giants, miles of trails, seasonal waterfalls, duck pond, marsh walk, historic ruins, dahlia garden, playground with a super-slide built into a redwood. 3414 W St., Eureka | 707-441-4263
Rohner Park ForestThis 50-acre retreat, in the heart of Fortuna, has miles of peaceful walking trails in second-growth redwoods and showcases native wild shrubs and herbs. Stop at the Fortuna Railroad Depot Museum near the park entrance. 3 Park St., Fortuna 707-725-7600
Grizzly Creek Redwoods State Park This one square mile forest packs in plenty of family fun, with 24 camping spots and five miles of trails. The prettiest redwoods are hidden in nearby Cheatham Grove, where alliance rebels chased stormtroopers in Return of the Jedi. 15 miles east of Fortuna on Hwy 36, 16949 Hwy 36, Carlotta 707-777-3683
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