Redwood Coast: Highway 101 and the Avenue of the Giants

Leave Highway 101 for the Avenue of the Giants, then ride the fog-cooled coast into Arcata and on to Crescent City.

Riding style: Coastal sweepers and old-growth forest.

Stops and overnight towns

1. Willits, CA

   Fuel up before the redwoods.

2. Garberville, CA

   South gate of the Avenue of the Giants.

3. Arcata, CA · overnight

   College town plaza, easy bike parking.

   Hotels in Arcata

4. Crescent City, CA · overnight

   Ocean views at the Oregon line.

   Hotels in Crescent City

Rider tips

• Fog can soak gear in summer; pack a liner.
• Watch for elk on the road near Orick.
• Ask for ground-floor rooms or parking in view of the front desk.
• Check the forecast for each riding day, not just the destination.