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National Weather ServiceToday on the route
Conditions, places, and stories from redwood country.
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U.S. Geological SurveyRoads & access
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CaltransAdvisories
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California State Parks
LeggettSouthern gateway where Highway 1 meets US 101.
GarbervilleServices and a base for southern Humboldt.
Avenue of the GiantsScenic State Route 254 through Humboldt Redwoods.
Fortuna & EurekaEel River valley and Humboldt Bay services.
TrinidadHeadlands, beaches, and coastal forest.
Orick & Prairie CreekSouthern gateway to Redwood National and State Parks.
KlamathRiver country, Requa Road, and coastal overlooks.
Crescent CityNorthern base for Jedediah Smith and the Smith River.
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Coastal access & viewpointsBeach cautions and official conditions›
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More places to explore →Majestic forestsWalk among giants and discover ancient groves.
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Dramatic coastlinePlan viewpoints with surf and weather in mind.
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Stories & historical maps
More stories →The road through the redwoods
Long before modern travelers followed Highway 101, Indigenous routes, rivers, ridges, later wagon roads, railways, and survey lines connected the region. Explore historical maps and public records without confusing an old line on paper for a present access right.
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REDWOOD
ROUTE 101Map print · forthcoming
ROUTE 101Map print · forthcoming
FIELD
NOTESField notebook · forthcoming
NOTESField notebook · forthcoming
REDWOOD ROUTE
101Text-logo goods · forthcoming
101Text-logo goods · forthcoming
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