Thursday, April 30, 2026

Question: Humboldt County’s Avenue of the Giants is a scenic drive winding through the world’s largest remaining stand of old-growth redwoods. About how long is the famous route?

Answer: 31 miles, running parallel to U.S. 101 through Humboldt Redwoods State Park as California State Route 254. The Avenue was originally part of U.S. 101 until a freeway bypass replaced it around 1960.