Humboldt Redwoods State Park

Humboldt Redwoods State Park is a state park on California’s North Coast in Humboldt County that protects a large portion of remaining old-growth coast redwood forest. The park covers roughly 51,000 acres and conserves extensive stands of tall, ancient redwoods.

The park’s principal attractions are its old-growth redwood groves and the long scenic drive known as the Avenue of the Giants, which runs about 31 miles and offers numerous trailheads, picnic sites and viewpoints. Popular visitor activities include hiking, camping, wildlife viewing and photography beneath trees that frequently exceed 300 feet in height.

The forested land was assembled through purchases and donations to protect remaining redwoods from logging and to preserve representative old-growth stands. Management focuses on conservation, public access on designated trails and protection of sensitive groves.

Geographically the park lies along U.S. Highway 101 in the coastal redwood belt of northern California, within Humboldt County, and is accessed via several small towns and highway exits along the route.

• Avenue of the Giants: A scenic drive of about 31 miles passes through the park and provides multiple trailheads, picnic areas and roadside viewpoints.
• Rockefeller Forest: Contains one of the largest contiguous old-growth coast redwood tracts in the world, protecting many trees over 300 feet tall.

What to See #

• Rockefeller Forest: The largest contiguous stand of old-growth coast redwood trees within the park and one of the largest remaining anywhere; contains many trees exceeding 300 feet in height.
• Avenue of the Giants: A scenic roadway that runs roughly 31 miles through redwood groves, known for roadside pullouts and access to trails and historic trees.
• Founders Grove: A short interpretive trail featuring very large old-growth trees and interpretive signs, popular for easy walks and photography.