Avenue of the Giants
Humboldt, California
Road
40 miles | 1,480 ft elevation
The Avenue of the Giants is a 32-mile road (one-way) lined with redwood trees that runs through the heart of Humboldt Redwoods State Park. The riding is serene and you’ll glide underneath the canopy of trees and alongside lush green ferns.
Starting from the quaint town of Miranda, head north on the avenue, leaving town and coasting down a short descent. Soon you’ll be surrounded by the tall redwood trees and the shade they offer. Along the route, you will see many groves and places of interest, and around mile 10, you will find the State Park Visitor Center (and Burlington Campground).
At mile 14, you will cross the Redwood Hwy (101) and approach the Dyerville Overlook and views of the Eel River. You’ll have a short little climb after that, followed by another climb for about a mile until you reach the small town of Redcrest. At mile 20, you’ll arrive at the Ancient Redwoods RV Park, which is a nice spot to take a short break before turning around and heading back to the start of the ride.
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An alternative starting point is from the Burlington Campground / Visitor Center, which is about halfway between the north entrance and south entrance.
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Camping Recommendation
Burlington Campground – This location is just south of the little town of Weott and is easily accessible from the 101 freeway. The campsites are spacious and well maintained, and you can park your car at your site. The bathrooms have running water and lights, and they are clean and well-stocked with soap/toilet paper. They also have coin operated showers. You can buy firewood for $10 a bundle at the campground entrance. To make a reservation, visit https://www.reservecalifornia.com
Check-in time at the campground is 2pm, and they will not let you check-in early. You can park at Visitor Center until the check-in time.
If you prefer not to camp, there are places to stay is nearby towns, but please do your research to ensure you will be staying in a safe area.
Notes
Be sure to review the official Humboldt Redwoods State Park website for the latest information about the park.
The Avenue of the Giants is very shady due to the tall redwood trees, so bring a bright tail light and you might want to wear glasses with clear (or light) lenses.
In Miranda, the Miranda Market is a well stocked store and has clean restrooms, and the Avenue Cafe is a nice spot for a post-ride meal.
If you visit during the weekend, there are typically less cars on Sundays than on Saturday.
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