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California North Coast

DanaMite — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 16:34:05 +0000

Northern CA Coast / Northern Coast of California

The redwood north coast of California is very forested region with many rivers & streams running throughout. Fishing, kayaking, rafting, camping & backpacking are all superb here. The wilderness rules, as the majority of the landscape is wild & untouched by development. Mountain ranges near the north California coast span in elevation from 1000′ to 8000′. The Klamath River, Eel River & Trinity River are the predominate waterways in this region, with designated National Forest lining their canyons. There are over 10 parks along the coast that feature the redwood trees as the main attraction. The ones listed below are the inland, mountainous areas of Northern California.

Mendocino National Forest

Clear Lake, Kelseyville, Ukiah

Redwood National Park

Klamath, Orick

Six Rivers National Forests

Smith River Recreation Area

Smith River Map

Crescent City, Orleans

Sequoia Sierra

DanaMite — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 13:38:15 +0000

Sequoia Parks, an overview by Total Escape.

As if the government wasn’t confusing enough, now they have named so many areas of the Sierra Nevada “Sequoia” that it confuses people even more. For Pete’s sake, all we wanna do is see some big trees, hike, fish, camp and really relax.

The largest trees in the whole wide world are grounded right here in Cali, deep in the forests of the incredible Sierra Nevada mountains. The giant Sequoia groves are found in several parks in the Sierra, and are not specific to just the parks boundaries. You can find them as far south as the Western Divide Hwy, up past California Hot Springs – in the newest Giant Sequoia park, and you can find them as far north as Gold Rush Country.

Sequoia National Park
Sequoia National Forest
Giant Sequoia National Monument
(the newest NationalMonument, currently administered by Sequoia National Forest)

These massive Sierra redwoods are not be be confused with the tallest trees – the California Coastal Redwoods, which are found along the Pacific Ocean, from the canyons of Big Sur to rocky shores of Crescent City. The oldest living trees are the Ancient Bristlecone Pines, east of Bishop CA

Big, Tall, Old Trees

A break down of all the redwood parks by geographic regions, so you can find exactly what you are looking for, without the confusing name games.

Wikipedia: an excellent list of Giant Sequoia Groves

Sequoia Area Maps:

Northern California Redwoods

DanaMite — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 08:32:57 +0000

Northern California Coast Hotels

The north coast of California is the Redwood Empire, or so they say. With over 150 mile stretch between the wine country Ukiah & Crescent City, on the Oregon border, coastal redwoods thrive in this wet climate. All along Highway 101 you can find every assortment of lodging, from standard hotels walking distance to village shops, to small secluded cottages tucked behind a winery. Yes, Sonoma & Mendocino wineries blend, on the edge of countryside, with these redwood forests & recreational rivers.

Towns w/ Redwood Lodging in NorCal –

Redwood Parks in NorCal -

(from south to north, with closest town)

Hendy Woods State Park, Philo CA
Navarro River Redwoods State Park, Albion CA
Mendocino Woodlands State Park, Mendocino CA
Admiral William Standley SRA, Laytonville CA
Standish Hickey SRA, Leggett CA
Smithe Redwoods State Park, Leggett CA
Sinkyone Wilderness State Park, Shelter Cove CA
Richardson Grove State Park, Garberville CA
Kings Range National Conservation Area, Shelter Cove CA
Humboldt Redwoods State Park, Scotia, CA
Grizzly Creek Redwoods State Park, Scotia, CA
Redwood National Park, Orick CA
Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park, Orick CA
Del Norte Coast Redwoods State Park, Klamath CA
Jedediah Smith Redwood State Park, Crescent City CA
Six Rivers National Forest, Crescent City CA
Smith River NRA, Crescent City CA

maps of region -

Redwood San Francisco

DanaMite — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 04:10:32 +0000

Redwood Park San Francisco & Point Reyes

The closest redwood trees to the city of San Francisco are those of the Point Reyes Peninsula. Samuel P Taylor State Park, Mount Tamalpais State Park & the Muir Woods National Monument all have coastal redwood groves.

nearby redwood lodging can be found in -

If you are looking for the Redwood Forest near Santa Cruz & Highway 9 start here.

Santa Cruz Redwoods

DanaMite — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 03:55:30 +0000

Santa Cruz Redwood Lodge & Santa Cruz Redwood Parks

Camping out in the Santa Cruz mountains can be a magical experience, it’s here where some city dweller first get a glimpse of the coastal giant trees. Towering above in several Redwood Parks, the hiking & camping are endless.

Tent cabins can be arranged at Big Basin Redwood Park, private vacation homes nearby, or a few small towns on Hwy 9 offer accommodations. On the coastal side is the small community of Pescadero near to Butano SP.