The Avenue of the Giants is a 31-mile scenic drive through Humboldt Redwoods State Park lined with towering redwoods and unique roadside attractions.

Late spring and early fall offer the best balance of mild weather, fewer crowds, and vibrant scenery for exploring the route.

Visitors should prepare for limited cell service, variable weather, and occasional road closures due to heavy rain or flooding.

Growing up to hundreds of feet tall and dozens of feet across, with rich, golden-brown bark and dark green needles, there’s nothing quite as awe-inspiring as a California redwood . And while several must-see redwood groves dot Northern California, in my opinion, driving the Avenue of the Giants is the easiest way to get up close and personal with these magnificent trees.

Running parallel to Highway 101 in Humboldt-Redwoods State Park , the Avenue of the Giants is formally designated as State Route 254.…