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I've always wanted to go through a drive though Redwood tree. I heard it can get very busy on weekends so luckily, I was able to go on a weekday and there was only 1 car ahead of me. I felt it was a tight fit and I have a small/medium sized car. I don't think an SUV could get through this and I saw someone having to turn around with cargo box on top of their car which wasn't too large but still didn't fit the tree. The person at the ticket booth will give you advice on flipping in the side view mirrors and probably has a good idea if your car can fit or not but there is no person working at the tree so it's up to the car to really look out for themselves in terms of fitting. There is a gift shop there and some wood carvings. I felt the price ($20) was a bit steep especially since I heard it used to be much less, but I guess inflation has hit the redwoods. I still think it was worth it, it's not like I get to drive through a Redwood tree often.
You can't drive up the 101 through humboldt county and not drive through a redwood tree , at least once. This is the first of multiple places where you can do this , and in my opinion , the best one. The cost for entry to this quick roadside park is twenty dollars. A little pricey , but the photo opportunities are definitely worth it. There can be long lines here at times but in our visit , we waited about five minutes to go through the tree and spent about twenty five minutes here. There are other wood carved statues to take cool pictures besides the tree. Mostly bigfoot related , I hear he's in these parts. The gift shop is a cool place to get a souvenir. I loaded up on multiple stickers and magnets. I recommend stopping stretching your legs getting some photos.If you're ever in the area!
Visiting the CHANDELIER tree was on our bucket list and now that we saw it; probably never go back. Although the tree is huge, there's a limit to what cars will fit. This hole was created with smaller cars in mind due to the year it was made. Our truck didn't have a chance so we had to get out and walk thru it. It's a long way to go just to drive thru a tree and that's it. A gift shop and an open field. There's another spot that has a tree to drive thru and a few more to look at up in Myers Flat, CA.
Great stop, it's one of the last drive thru trees in California that's still alive. It's also the last of the original early 1900s trees. It's amazing that it still stands. Took both my challenger and my rav4 through it on separate occasions. Hopefully, it will still be there win I take my next generation car through it.
This is a quick and easy stop to see a tree they once cut a hole through - something I told my son we don't (and shouldn't!) do anymore, but you can go see one like this tree, the Chandelier Tree. My husband drives a Tesla Model 3 and it made it through easily. There is a small gift shop and bathrooms in the property. I'd say we spent 5-10 minutes here.
This is a must see if you're in the area. I didn't want to take the chance of talking our rental car through the tree. Some big SUVs actually made it but I was too afraid it. Its a nice, family and dog friendly stop of the freeway. $15 per car and there's a gift shop on site.
$15 fee for unlimited access. Cool drive through with lots of carved figures in down trees, logs. Chandelier Tree is incredible, 2400 years old. Grounds are impeccable. Gate personnel friendly and helpful. Gift store and information center wasn't open. Super clean bathrooms. Nice lawn grassy area, benches, and dogs ok on leashes. Absolutely beautiful.
A must stop roadside attraction if you're driving toward the Redwoods. It's fifteen dollars per car and they give you a dollar coupon for the souvenir shop. If your car can fit through the tree opening, I definitely recommend driving through, it's a really cool experience. They also have a souvenir shop with lots of fun trinkets. Worth the stop if you're passing through.
Iconic spot, and must do especially if you have kids! As an adult I enjoyed the thought of actually walking thru this humongous tree, so you know looking with a child's eye how they would definitely be blown away. After passing the check station off the main road the employee will let you know if you will be able to go thru the tree. Unfortunately, we were not able to because we were towing our teardrop trailer. My husband offered to unhitch so we could drive thru but I was satisfied with just walking thru and snapping some photos standing in the open area of the tree. Before you get to the Drive Thru Tree, it is a leisure, short drive, heed the speed limit. Once you see the tree you have the option to go straight that will lead you thru the tree or veer to the right where there is ample parking all size vehicles including parking for RV's or any vehicle towing like we were. We came here at the end of August and during the weekday so the crowd was not heavy. Otherwise I can only imagine the crowd would be a different story as well as the parking situation. The gift shop has a lot of memorabilia not only of the Drive Thru Tree, but also for the Redwoods and Coastal interests. They also have refreshments, drinks, ice creams, snacks and candies, also postcards! Put this on your list of places to visit!
Y'all. I just drove through a tree. A living, breathing, 2400-year-old skyscraper of bark and glory. And I don't mean "next to" or "under." I mean full-blown: roll-down-the-windows, pray-your-mirrors-don't-snap-off kinda drive-through. When we mapped out our trip to see the mighty Redwoods, this stop was non-negotiable. Required. Like brisket at a Texas wedding. Just off the 101 and nestled in the kind of forest that makes you want to grow a beard and start writing poetry, this place is equal parts roadside kitsch and natural cathedral. You ease in along a short path through towering giants -- the kind of trees that whisper ancient wisdom if you listen close enough (or maybe that was just my wife reminding me not to hit the wooden bear statue with the bumper). Along the way, there's a whole menagerie of whimsical wood carvings: bears, cougars, raccoons, and on your way out you'll spot the elusive yeti lounging in the sun like he's three mimosas deep on vacation. Keep your eyes peeled to the left side of the road or you'll miss the majestic wood-carved Bigfoot pulling a full Zoolander pose among the ferns. But let's be honest: this was all foreplay for the main event -- The Chandelier Tree. Standing a staggering 315 feet tall and 21 feet in diameter, this gentle giant has had literal cars pass through its gut since before I was born. Now, I drive a full-sized truck back home, and I knew there was no way the ol' Ram was squeezing through this barky bottleneck. But we had a rental, and let me tell you -- we barely made it. I'm talking inches, folks. As in "hold-your-breath and suck-in-your-side-mirrors" tight. My wife gave me the look -- that mix of love, alarm, and resignation -- and we inched forward like a couple sneaking into the back row of church during the sermon. I cheered. She rolled her eyes. Nature won. At the end of the path, there's a cozy little gift shop for those who want to grab a souvenir or magnet to prove you did something awesome with your day. We didn't go in, but just knowing it was there felt like the cherry on top of this towering sundae of wonder. TL;DR: If you're even remotely near Leggett, make this stop. It's pure Americana wrapped in redwood bark. Go for the drive-through wonder, stay for the yeti sunbathing like he owns the place.
2,400 years old red woods carved in 1937 with a tunnel for cars to drive thru measuring at 6ft H x 7ft W . We drove a Chevrolet Tahoe and no way we would have fit thru . 3 hours drive from San Francisco Ca in the town of Leggett Ca . This route is by far the most beautiful drive I've been too. There are picnic tables available so make sure to pack some food , the souvenirs gift shops sells candy, chips, drinks and memorabilia souvenirs items . We did trek out to hike in the area a bit in an incline shaded woodsy forest to across from the gift shop .
Bigfoot... bears...and trees! This is such a fun place to picnic, and experience nature, this is the perfect place. To add to the fun, there is the drive thru tree! There are a number of places to drive thru trees, and this is a smaller version. There is a fee to enter the park, and drive thru the actual tree. Is it worth it? Yes! This location has sculptures throughout the forest, with each one more unique than the last. The gift shop is filled with cute Knick knacks, t-shirts, etc. Definitely stop in! Lovely park, and a true treasure! Travelers tip: expect little to no cell service in the area
Definitely recommend! So much fun to drive thru! It's a very tight fit but our Toyota Sienna with my luggage racks left on still fit. It was close!
1 month ago
Had a great time visiting the Chandelier Drive-Thru Tree! Heads up for anyone planning a trip: the current admission price is $20.00 per vehicle (cash or card accepted). If you have a large SUV like a Ford Expedition platinum, you won't fit through the opening, but they have a great bypass lane so you can park and take pictures and they have a great giftshop with lots of interesting stuff and yummy food and drinks. read more
When in the Redwoods, you gotta visit a drive-thru tree! There are a few and we decided to see the Chandelier tree since it was the first stop for when we were driving from Ft. Bragg off Hwy 1 to the 101. Our van with the cargo box obviously wouldn't fit into the tunnel, but we were able to park and walk to/through the tree for photo ops. Since our car wouldn't fit, I asked my son to drive through with his wheelchair. It was a fun, quick stop to see something unusual and to watch as other cars drove through. We watched as a Tesla X creeped through the tunnel - I didn't think it would make it but it did! There's a gift shop and restrooms, both are not wheelchair accessible. read more
It is not the only drive-through tree in the area. Pick whichever one you are near, I think. (There is another one near the south side of Redwood State Park on Avenue of the Giants, and it costs $15 per car) This venue costs $20 per car. It is a very tight fit for the car!! The entry person will let you know if your car will not fit. The tree was obviously carved for a Model T. You get a $1 coupon for the store which btw is the price of a water there. It was a good place to stop and neat to see this and other trees. I think seeing one drive-through tree is enough though. read more
I've always wanted to go through a drive though Redwood tree. I heard it can get very busy on weekends so luckily, I was able to go on a weekday and there was only 1 car ahead of me. I felt it was a tight fit and I have a small/medium sized car. I don't think an SUV could get through this and I saw someone having to turn around with cargo box on top of their car which wasn't too large but still didn't fit the tree. The person at the ticket booth will give you advice on flipping in the side view mirrors and probably has a good idea if your car can fit or not but there is no person working at the tree so it's up to the car to really look out for themselves in terms of fitting. There is a gift shop there and some wood carvings. I felt the price ($20) was a bit steep especially since I heard it used to be much less, but I guess inflation has hit the redwoods. I still think it was worth it, it's not like I get to drive through a Redwood tree often. read more
You can't drive up the 101 through humboldt county and not drive through a redwood tree , at least once. This is the first of multiple places where you can do this , and in my opinion , the best one. The cost for entry to this quick roadside park is twenty dollars. A little pricey , but the photo opportunities are definitely worth it. There can be long lines here at times but in our visit , we waited about five minutes to go through the tree and spent about twenty five minutes here. There are other wood carved statues to take cool pictures besides the tree. Mostly bigfoot related , I hear he's in these parts. The gift shop is a cool place to get a souvenir. I loaded up on multiple stickers and magnets. I recommend stopping stretching your legs getting some photos.If you're ever in the area! read more
3 months ago
Visiting the CHANDELIER tree was on our bucket list and now that we saw it; probably never go back. Although the tree is huge, there's a limit to what cars will fit. This hole was created with smaller cars in mind due to the year it was made. Our truck didn't have a chance so we had to get out and walk thru it. It's a long way to go just to drive thru a tree and that's it. A gift shop and an open field. There's another spot that has a tree to drive thru and a few more to look at up in Myers Flat, CA. read more
Great stop, it's one of the last drive thru trees in California that's still alive. It's also the last of the original early 1900s trees. It's amazing that it still stands. Took both my challenger and my rav4 through it on separate occasions. Hopefully, it will still be there win I take my next generation car through it. read more
This is a quick and easy stop to see a tree they once cut a hole through - something I told my son we don't (and shouldn't!) do anymore, but you can go see one like this tree, the Chandelier Tree. My husband drives a Tesla Model 3 and it made it through easily. There is a small gift shop and bathrooms in the property. I'd say we spent 5-10 minutes here. read more
This is a must see if you're in the area. I didn't want to take the chance of talking our rental car through the tree. Some big SUVs actually made it but I was too afraid it. Its a nice, family and dog friendly stop of the freeway. $15 per car and there's a gift shop on site. read more
$15 fee for unlimited access. Cool drive through with lots of carved figures in down trees, logs. Chandelier Tree is incredible, 2400 years old. Grounds are impeccable. Gate personnel friendly and helpful. Gift store and information center wasn't open. Super clean bathrooms. Nice lawn grassy area, benches, and dogs ok on leashes. Absolutely beautiful. read more
6 months ago
A must stop roadside attraction if you're driving toward the Redwoods. It's fifteen dollars per car and they give you a dollar coupon for the souvenir shop. If your car can fit through the tree opening, I definitely recommend driving through, it's a really cool experience. They also have a souvenir shop with lots of fun trinkets. Worth the stop if you're passing through. read more
2 years ago
Iconic spot, and must do especially if you have kids! As an adult I enjoyed the thought of actually walking thru this humongous tree, so you know looking with a child's eye how they would definitely be blown away. After passing the check station off the main road the employee will let you know if you will be able to go thru the tree. Unfortunately, we were not able to because we were towing our teardrop trailer. My husband offered to unhitch so we could drive thru but I was satisfied with just walking thru and snapping some photos standing in the open area of the tree. Before you get to the Drive Thru Tree, it is a leisure, short drive, heed the speed limit. Once you see the tree you have the option to go straight that will lead you thru the tree or veer to the right where there is ample parking all size vehicles including parking for RV's or any vehicle towing like we were. We came here at the end of August and during the weekday so the crowd was not heavy. Otherwise I can only imagine the crowd would be a different story as well as the parking situation. The gift shop has a lot of memorabilia not only of the Drive Thru Tree, but also for the Redwoods and Coastal interests. They also have refreshments, drinks, ice creams, snacks and candies, also postcards! Put this on your list of places to visit! read more
1 year ago
Y'all. I just drove through a tree. A living, breathing, 2400-year-old skyscraper of bark and glory. And I don't mean "next to" or "under." I mean full-blown: roll-down-the-windows, pray-your-mirrors-don't-snap-off kinda drive-through. When we mapped out our trip to see the mighty Redwoods, this stop was non-negotiable. Required. Like brisket at a Texas wedding. Just off the 101 and nestled in the kind of forest that makes you want to grow a beard and start writing poetry, this place is equal parts roadside kitsch and natural cathedral. You ease in along a short path through towering giants -- the kind of trees that whisper ancient wisdom if you listen close enough (or maybe that was just my wife reminding me not to hit the wooden bear statue with the bumper). Along the way, there's a whole menagerie of whimsical wood carvings: bears, cougars, raccoons, and on your way out you'll spot the elusive yeti lounging in the sun like he's three mimosas deep on vacation. Keep your eyes peeled to the left side of the road or you'll miss the majestic wood-carved Bigfoot pulling a full Zoolander pose among the ferns. But let's be honest: this was all foreplay for the main event -- The Chandelier Tree. Standing a staggering 315 feet tall and 21 feet in diameter, this gentle giant has had literal cars pass through its gut since before I was born. Now, I drive a full-sized truck back home, and I knew there was no way the ol' Ram was squeezing through this barky bottleneck. But we had a rental, and let me tell you -- we barely made it. I'm talking inches, folks. As in "hold-your-breath and suck-in-your-side-mirrors" tight. My wife gave me the look -- that mix of love, alarm, and resignation -- and we inched forward like a couple sneaking into the back row of church during the sermon. I cheered. She rolled her eyes. Nature won. At the end of the path, there's a cozy little gift shop for those who want to grab a souvenir or magnet to prove you did something awesome with your day. We didn't go in, but just knowing it was there felt like the cherry on top of this towering sundae of wonder. TL;DR: If you're even remotely near Leggett, make this stop. It's pure Americana wrapped in redwood bark. Go for the drive-through wonder, stay for the yeti sunbathing like he owns the place. read more
2,400 years old red woods carved in 1937 with a tunnel for cars to drive thru measuring at 6ft H x 7ft W . We drove a Chevrolet Tahoe and no way we would have fit thru . 3 hours drive from San Francisco Ca in the town of Leggett Ca . This route is by far the most beautiful drive I've been too. There are picnic tables available so make sure to pack some food , the souvenirs gift shops sells candy, chips, drinks and memorabilia souvenirs items . We did trek out to hike in the area a bit in an incline shaded woodsy forest to across from the gift shop . read more
Bigfoot... bears...and trees! This is such a fun place to picnic, and experience nature, this is the perfect place. To add to the fun, there is the drive thru tree! There are a number of places to drive thru trees, and this is a smaller version. There is a fee to enter the park, and drive thru the actual tree. Is it worth it? Yes! This location has sculptures throughout the forest, with each one more unique than the last. The gift shop is filled with cute Knick knacks, t-shirts, etc. Definitely stop in! Lovely park, and a true treasure! Travelers tip: expect little to no cell service in the area read more
2 years ago
Loved this place well worth the long drive from Sacramento. $15 entrance fee per vehicle. I could have spent all day here. read more
3 years ago
Please make sure you visit the little cutie gift shop!! I found a super good cedar incense in the shop during my visit in January. I cannot find it anywhere else online. It is one of a kind. Really brings you back to the north west pacific forest: relax, refreshing and gentle wood earthy as the pacific winds cross the forest. The other cedar incenses online smells either as Indian zen or eastern Virginia pencil, they are not the pacific west coast forest feeling. When their online shop is opened, I immediately ordered 24 bundles of the cedar incense. They shipped fast and arrived within 5 days. There are two types of cedar incenses in the package sent to me: one is the black color and one is the normal wood color that I bought in store originally. Both smells good. I would say the black one smells more sophisticated! More high-end incense feeling. More flavorful and calm. If you by chance pass by the store, make sure you get the cedar incense! It is only $2.5 each bundle, never go wrong. You probably only have one chance in your life to meet this pacific west coast cedar incense and do not miss it! read more
3 years ago
I made a stop here on my road trip from Phoenix to Seattle. We arrived around here around 10:00am and there were maybe 3-4 other people at the site so we didn't have to spend any time waiting for people to drive through or take pictures. The fee to drive through was $15.00 and I spent maybe 20 minutes altogether checking out the area. It was so beautiful, I wish I had more time to walk around and enjoy the scenery. It was definitely a nice place check out and stretch out before continuing on the road trip. I totally recommend this place for people of all ages. After reading other yelp reviews, I was a little nervous my car wouldn't fit or I would leave with some unwanted souvenirs on my car. Like other reviews, there are no exact measurements shown anywhere before paying and entering. I deducted one star from my review for this reason only. When paying, I mentioned I was worried my car wouldn't fit, but the employee said I should be fine. Tips for other visitors: know your car measurements, especially if you have any modifications or roof racks; I did this myself prior to the trip. Also looking at other reviews and pictures helped determine if my car would fit. read more
Average but Fun Experience [Leggett CA] Our first time here was over 10 years ago in March 2011. It was nice... we were practically the only ones there -- maybe because it was windy, rainy, and a cold Winter season. This year we have an unusually sunny and warm February! There were a lot of visitors, the parking lot had a decent amount of cars, families in the picnic area were enjoying the day while kids played in the park and people were shopping / browsing inside the gift shop. I would save you the $10 admission fee but this isn't a tour, you have to actually experience driving through the Chandelier Tree. The opening (tunnel) of this tremendous redwood tree is 6-ft wide and almost 7-ft tall, large enough for cars and SUV's to drive through it. This is the main attraction of the park for visitors. There are also hiking trails, a large meadow, picnic tables, duck pond, restrooms, and a gift shop. Chandelier is the most popular of the three drive-thru redwood trees and they are open Year-round (except on Thanksgiving and Christmas). They have some interesting and unique items inside the gift shop. The $10 admission included a coupon for a $1 off a $5 (or more) purchase. If you've always wanted to drive through a tree the Chandelier is located in the community of Leggett, about 160-miles north of San Francisco. Now you can check it off your bucket list. Review #2513 read more
A must stop while driving through the Redwoods NP! It costs $10 to enter, but we felt it was worth it. There's plenty of parking, a gift shop, clean restrooms, vending machines, redwood tree carvings, a nice sized park to walk around and take your dogs out to potty. We enjoyed our time here and would definitely recommend a stop! read more
The title is misleading. If you car is small to medium, then your car will be able to "drive through" the tree. Otherwise, if you have a large SUV or a mini van with a kayak on top, you can pay your $10 to watch smaller vehicles drive through the tree. At the time of paying our $10 to enter this small park, the ticket master did warn us that we would be unable to drive through the tree, but since we had time on our hands due to a road closure near Crescent City, we opted to view the Drive-Thru Tree that we couldn't drive through. On the day we were there, there weren't that many cars so we were able to take photos without rushing. read more
2 years ago
Be prepared to wait in line! The gift shop is cool!!!!!!!! Restroom is away from gift shop read more
6 years ago
Always wanted to visit this place whoever I pass by on 101 to Eureka. Came on a busy Sunday afternoon, as of Aug 2020, the entrance fee is 10 per car. You have to wait in line to go through the tree and if you think your car might be too big, then there is a side way for you to pass. Our Pacifica minivan had no issue to go through. There is a way you can go around and rejoin the car line if you want to do it again. There is a big grass area for the kids to ran around. Visit the gift shop too if you have time. Very clean bathrooms. Great place to stop. read more
Have you ever seen those old brochures from the 50's and 60's where people are driving their cars through Redwood Trees? Yup, this is one of 'em. While taking a road trip up NorCal a couple of years ago, on the way to Humboldt County, we ended up in a town called Leggett. We saw signs along the road after leaving Fort Bragg, so we figured it would be a nice stop. There's a booth outside the gate, which requires a $10 parking/entrance fee to enter the compound. Follow the signs and the road that will lead you directly to the Chandelier Tree. There's also a gift shop and picnic area that you can visit. Our rental car was a Hyundai Santa Fe, and wondered if it would fit since the van that was in front of us ended up backing out eventually. As I slowly inched forward, I felt a rush of adrenaline driving through the tree for some reason. It's as if it was the most exciting thing I've ever done. Of course I had to do it again so Wifey can take a picture. We explored the rest of the area and probably spent a good hour there. There's neat stuff to see and learn about the history of the place. All in all, we had a good time at this piece of Americana. read more
Wow! This place is so beautiful. Driving through the tree was a fun experience, but the place overall is beautiful. Great place to stop and bring lunch or just hang out for a bit. The gift store also had some cool unique things. read more
2 years ago
One of my random bucket list things to see in California. Always wanted to see the huge redwoods up close. Amazing that Chandelier is the perfect size for cars to fit through. Located in Legget, right off the 101 freeway. $10 per car entry. Small drive from the entrance and you get to the actual drive thru. Pull you rear views in, its wide enough to fit but it gets tight so I would not risk it getting scratched or pulled off. Fun place to stop with the kiddos. Great photo ops if you like nature and tree pictures. Worth the 4 hours drive from SF to see this big boy. read more
Ten dollars. Seriously? To drive through the trunk of an old redwood. The overly zealous young guy at the entrance booth describes the cost as a park entrance fee. Seriously? The park consists of one circular road, a pond you can only walk to from the parking area, and a gift shop who won't share their WiFi with the tourists in a dead zone. Oh yes, the most valuable asset is the restroom for which they don't gratefully charge a separate entrance fee. And there's the Chandelier Tree, as they call it, where you need to fold in your rearview mirrors to avoid scraping. The tree, not your lousy car. If you need the covertly penetrative thrill of driving through a tree, go north to Klamath. It's only five bucks there. RELATED - Taking an adventure in this part of Northern California? Here's a collection of places I've tried and reviewed: http://bit.ly/2A1YVjy read more
3 years ago
Fun experience on the way to or from Eureka and the Redwood and Prairie Creek State Parks. There are no drive-thru trees in the State Parks. This Drive-Thru Tree is off Hwy 101 in Leggett. Entrance fee is $15 per car. The beauty of the sequoias and redwoods and the 1/4 mile drive to the drive-thru tree is spectacular. At first glance, you don't think your car would fit through the opening at the base of the tree, but it can even though it may be a tight fit. Hint: bring in your side mirrors especially if you have a larger car or SUV!! The grounds are nice to walk around and enjoy and you can even see a statute of Big Foot! And of course, there is a gift shop. read more
5 years ago
Steep charge of $10 to visit 5 minute attraction. We came in January so took a photo and left. Looks like this site would be fun during summer. Small lake near by and dog friendly. read more
A must visit nature spot. The biggest attraction is the tree. There are some neat wooden sculptures as well but nothing compares to the 2000 year old tree one can drive under. Ps. Not all cars will fit. $10 cover is worth it. The park has a gift shop as well where a lot of nic-nacs can be purchased. My favorite item was the redwood burrow. Can't wait to plant it! read more
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