California route stop · Avenue of the Giants
Rockefeller Forest
the largest old-growth redwood forest left
Featured driveAvenue of the Giants
StateCalifornia
Drive length~31 miles
Trip timehalf day
Rockefeller Forest is one of the places Roamward flags on the Avenue of the Giants because it gives the drive its texture: the largest old-growth redwood forest left. Use it as a planned pull-over instead of letting the route become a blur between towns.
How it fits the drive
The Avenue of the Giants runs Phillipsville → Pepperwood, CA. Old-growth redwoods, up close.
Nearby route stops
- Founders Grove — an easy loop past the fallen Dyerville Giant (Avenue of the Giants)
- Shrine Drive-Thru Tree — the classic kitschy drive-through redwood (Avenue of the Giants)
Conditions, access, parking, fees, weather, and seasonal closures can change quickly on scenic routes. Check the managing agency or local visitor information before committing to a side stop.
Build a trip around Avenue of the Giants stops like this.
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