Attractions and Places To See around Weott - Top 11

The Founders Tree Coast Redwood stands in Founders Grove, not far from Avenue of the Giants, and marks a worthwhile story. There is 1.3 miles of trail, but the main attraction is located near the parking lot. The nature of the area makes the word hiking more appropriate than hiking. The place is quite crowded in July and August but has its charm that makes it difficult to miss this time of year. The circular hiking trail requires your attention so that you don't leave it. But absolutely worth it because you are surrounded by giant trees. Fallen trees give you a sense of dimension, from root to top.

One of the most iconic and enduring hallmarks of American street kitsch is the drive-thru tree - only possible with the massive scale of California's redwoods. Of two known tree tunnels in Central California, the one in Tuolumne Grove is through a dead tree, and the Wawona tree in Yosemite fell in 1969. However, there are three drive-through redwoods still going strong on California's Redwood Coast, all of which are operated as tourist attractions.

Hidden Springs Campground is located on Avenue of the Giants, approximately 1 mile south of Myers Flat and 5 miles south of the visitor center. The campground is open Memorial Day through Labor Day weekend. Hidden Springs has 137 sites in a mixed forest setting that offer privacy. Two hiking trails are available near the campground, one leads from the campground and the other is directly across the Avenue of the Giants and leads to a great swimming hole on the South Fork of the Eel River. Site-specific reservations are available from just before Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. Some sites are available for one night on a first come, first served basis.

Dyerville is a former settlement in Humboldt County. It was located at an elevation of 246 feet on the northwest bank of the confluence of the Eel River and the South Fork Eel River 3 miles (4.8 km) west of Camp Grant. The earliest known development in Dyerville was the operation of a ferry in the 1870s. Dyerville had its own post office from April 17, 1890 until November 30, 1933, when it was moved to South Fork. Dyerville was a stagecoach stop, shipping port and crossroads town that played an important role in the early settlement of this redwood area. It was destroyed by the flood of 1955.

The visitor center is operated by the Humboldt Redwoods Interpretive Association and all proceeds benefit efforts to expand the park's educational and outreach goals. There are numerous visual and hands-on educational exhibits, a theater, a library, a gift shop, and a friendly volunteer staff to answer questions about the park and area. The visitor center is closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. The tree disk is interesting because it shows certain events in annual numbers and goes back to 1200!

I saw all the "Defend the constitution" signs and NRA stickers inside the toll booth and thought "Meh, I'll pass." I'm not convinced that cutting a tunnel through a giant redwood tree for their profit and our amusement is a good idea.

The Burlington campground is in a spectacular setting. The only minor annoyances are that the hiker/biker sites are next to the road (there are few cars at night, but their headlights could bother you), and the showers require coins (you can get quarters at the ranger station). The nearest food supply is probably at the general store in Myers Flat.

Bizarre area, very dry and humid at the same time. In the middle of Humboldt State Park.