Discover Redcrest

Redcrest combines a striking forest landscape with a historic driving route and unique redwood experiences. The Avenue of the Giants can be reached via an exit near Redcrest and passes through an area where driving, short walks, and longer nature experiences can be combined. If you are looking for a vacation rental or other accommodation in Redcrest, it is worth first considering which of these experiences should be the focus of your trip.

The Avenue of the Giants as a Starting Point

The Avenue of the Giants is a 31-mile section of historic Highway 101. It runs parallel to present-day Highway 101 and is accessible to most vehicles. The Eel River accompanies it along its entire length. This gives the route a variety of features: on the one hand, there is the drive through the redwood forest; on the other, several access points lead to the river, where fishing and swimming are possible.

The Avenue of the Giants also provides access to numerous hiking trails and memorial groves. Humboldt Redwoods State Park surrounds the route. When planning your trip, it may therefore be useful to consider the desired mix of driving, walking, longer hikes, and time by the water when choosing your accommodation in Redcrest. The facts about the route provide clear guidance without every excursion having to look the same.

Trails for Different Day Plans

One particularly specific destination is the Founder's Grove trail. It is flat and ADA-accessible. There are restrooms in the parking lot at Founder's Grove. This information helps you plan a day in nature with a manageable trail, while other sections of the Avenue of the Giants provide access to additional hiking trails and memorial groves.

The fallen Dyerville Giant also tells the story of the size of the trees that once stood here. The tree was once 362 feet tall before it fell in 1991. Visitors can walk along the entire length of the fallen Dyerville Giant. This turns a historic natural event into a vivid stop where you can experience the scale of the trunk directly along the tree.

Redwoods with History and Their Own Character

Redcrest is home to the Immortal Tree, a 1,000-year-old coast redwood giant sequoia. Its name refers to an extraordinary history: the tree survived lightning strikes, forest fires, the blow of a lumberjack's axe, and the “Flood of 1964.” Those interested in natural history will find a specific reason here not merely to drive through the forest, but to take a closer look at individual trees and their stories.

Another unusual object is the Hollow Log Truck. It consists of an old redwood trunk mounted on the bed of an open White fire truck from 1945. The Hollow Log Truck is displayed from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Together with the Immortal Tree and the Dyerville Giant, it creates a visit program that combines living trees, historical events, and unusual redwood objects.

Choose Accommodation Based on Your Desired Travel Experience

Redcrest is a suitable search location for travelers who want to structure their days around the Avenue of the Giants. A vacation rental in Redcrest can serve as a starting point for various day plans: you can explore the historic route by car, choose a flat trail at Founder's Grove, head to the Eel River, or plan visits to hiking trails and memorial groves. Camping and cycling are also possible in the redwood forest along the Avenue of the Giants. Which accommodation is right for you therefore depends mainly on whether you want to experience the trip primarily as a forest discovery, an active tour, or a varied combination of the route, river, and natural history.

Additional Places for Trip Planning

If you would like to compare other places in addition to Redcrest, here is a compact selection: Samoa, Trinidad, Loleta, Fortuna, Carlotta, Arcata, Fields Landing and Redway.

To the higher-level trip overview: Humboldt.