If you are driving up Highway 101, this is a fun attraction to stop at. There is a $15 fee for automobiles and you can drive through the tree and take pictures. It's a spot that has lots of carved figures that makes it unique as well. Chandelier Tree is approximately 2400 years old, which is cool in and of itself. The grounds are impeccable and this place is always well kept. It's about three hours north of San Francisco so if you are driving through, it's a great place to stop, stretch your legs, and take in the beautiful views. In 1937, the first car drove thru this drive thru tree so it's cool to see pictures of this and that this has been preserved over all of these years. Everyone was really friendly here. There is a gift store that is open during certain hours that you can check out. You can also walk around or sit on a bench and relax for a bit. Please Note: If you have an extra large vehicle, you might not be able to drive thru it, although you can always walk through it if you want to visit the area. 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

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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

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$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

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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

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We were a bit skeptical of this place being too touristy, but our visit turned out to be a pleasant experience. The drive-thru tree was just as expected . . . we drove thru a tree. :) As with a lot of other experiences like this, customers take turns taking photos of each other passing thru the tree. There are quite a number of interesting life size wood carvings scattered throughout the site. too. The gift shop was nicely laid out and as you'd expect one to be. It's a nice stop for a unique experience for old and young alike. read more

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

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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

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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! read more

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Fun little tourist trap on the way to Redwood National Park. Our car isn't large, but it barely fit (a midsize Volvo SUV). Make sure to check if yours will fit. We saw quite a few try in their large SUVs and eventually need to back up. For context, I can walk through the tree and touch the top of the passageway easily. Sure, it's probably more $$$ than it's worth, but it could be years until the next time we drive through here. Fun memories are priceless. We went in the middle of the week and it wasn't busy at all. YMMV. 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

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Loved this place well worth the long drive from Sacramento. $15 entrance fee per vehicle. I could have spent all day here. read more

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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

Drive-Thru Tree - Parks Near Me - Leggett, California

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

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Of course, when driving through Redwood Country, you have to do the drive thru tree. You pull in, pay the $15 and then do the drive-thru (making sure your car will actually fit, especially if you're driving a rental). Once you're done, you pull in into (surprise) the gift shop. It's about as touristy as it comes, but if you're in the area, why not. 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

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Be prepared to wait in line! The gift shop is cool!!!!!!!! Restroom is away from gift shop read more

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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

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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

Drive-Thru Tree - The white SUV was too large to drive through the tree and had to turn around - Parks Near Me - Leggett, California

The drive through tree is impressive. There is not much else there. Staff was friendly.

This review is for the Chandelier Drive-Thru Tree located in Leggett, CA. This was probably my favorite of all 3 famous drive-thru trees in the Redwood Park and Forest area. For those who care...the other 2 drive-thru trees are located in Myers Flat and Klamath heading up the Northern California coast along Highway 101. I arrived here at Chandelier Drive-Thru Tree relatively early in the morning around 9:30am. Since I was coming from the north and heading down south...this was my last stop along my drive-thru tree journey, lol. From prior experiences...I knew getting to these roadside attractions earlier (rather than later), the better. Otherwise it can get crowded with tourists and then your time is limited in terms of hanging out with the tree and getting in your best photos. Eventually what will happen is...a line of cars will start building up behind yours and then you'll feel the pressure to keep your moments with the tree short. That's just a tip from myself who's very particular about all the details, lol. The sign above Chandelier Tree stated... - Height: 315 feet - Diameter: 21 feet - Maximum Age: 2400 years It's $10 entrance fee per vehicle...which is pretty standard with all the drive-thru trees. The reason why I really liked this Chandelier Tree was because of the amount of space surrounding the tree. It afforded me opportunities to stand a little away from the tree and photograph it's statuesque nature entirely. So for me being a very intricate person, I grabbed snapshots up close and from a distance...lol, all the angles. After getting my pics in, I then parked in front of the Gift Shop. Inside there's plenty of souvenirs to buy snacks, drinks, little chachkies and extras, toys and fun keepsakes from not only your time here at Chandelier Tree but from all over the Redwood National and State Parks area. After buying some items at the gift shop, I then pulled over to the side area where they not only offered restrooms, but featured an entire field of grass area terrific for picnicking! Had I known about this ahead of time...I certainly would have brought lunch with me to hang out here. Overall, the setting and surroundings were very quiet and charming among nature. Finally, it was time to move on and so I exited. But I will say for visiting over the summer, the line of cars just kept piling up and up and up...and the visitors kept coming and coming and coming, lol. Chandelier Tree is one highly popular roadside attraction, for sure! And if anyone cares or would like to know, about 15 miles north of here in Leggett were 2 other worthwhile roadside destinations - Grandfather Tree and One-Log House located in Garberville, again right beside Highway 101. So, if you enjoyed Chandelier Tree, then you'll appreciate these stops as well. 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

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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

Drive-Thru Tree - Awesome tree - Parks Near Me - Leggett, California

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

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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

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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

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Okay is it odd to want to drive thru a tree ? Yes... but let me get to it. Is it worth it ... heck ya! Now we also went in October and had no wait (I'll update you in that later) . It was really cool and got some good photos oops aside from just enjoying the time at the chandelier tree. Since there wasn't much waiting getting some photos opportunities was very easy - visitors in front of us took our pics and we did the same for others behind us. We had some fun shopping and talking with some other visitors. Super fun. I heard it does get very busy in peak season so glad we were here in October. Long waits could make it not as fun... sometimes it can be hours from what I hear and peak season (summer). But you may want to look into this more in the future. read more

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

Drive-Thru Tree - Drive thru tree attraction - Parks Near Me - Leggett, California

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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

Drive-Thru Tree - The mother tree!!!! - Parks Near Me - Leggett, California

We paid $10 per car and drove into the park and through the chandelier tree. Children enjoyed clumped on and into the trees. Lots of free parking, clean bathrooms a gift shop with snacks and trees to explore. A nice break. read more

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I think that I shall never see A poem lovely as a tree yada yada yada I am sure these giant coastal redwood trees have been admired, written about, pee'd on, climbed on, cut down etc etc for centuries and I'm quite sure no one knows for sure when the exploitation of these silent giants first began, but you can rest assure humans had a hand in it for the sake of money. It's unlikely that before the age of the automobile that this was very profitable I guess it would have been cool to ride a horse or drive a buggy through a tree but as remote as these trees are it would take a public works project to make it worthwhile, hence the highway system could be considered a culprit in the matter. I remember seeing advertisements as a kid of these wonders of the world and dreamed about seeing all of them at some point my life, but that was long before dreams were referred to as "bucket list" items. Well I can say today I crossed off one of the many items on my personal bucket list, yes the drive-thru tree was on the list and although I didn't drive through it being my Infiniti QX80 SUV rental wouldn't fit. I've couldn't of ever dreamt of that being an issue as a kid in grade school, the challenge then was getting here I never planned beyond that. This is just one of many giant trees that have been sliced and diced so we can drive through it, but what is really unique is that this is one of the few still standing. I don't think this practice would be acceptable today at least I can't remember hearing about any new tree tunnelings being planned on CNN. I'm glad I got to experience at least a walk through before this amazing tree tumbles to the ground. I know when and if I read about its final day I will be sad but then again smile because I witnessed it in person. If it wasn't for the ignorance of Charles Underwood the genius behind this tree tunnel in the 1930's I would of never witnessed its majestic beauty so I forgive you Charlie. It's estimated 500 cars drive through this tree a day, at $10 a car hmmmmm that's almost two millions bucks a year maybe there is someone out their right now marking their tree up and sharping their chain saw... read more

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The first drive through attraction has on 101 before reaching the Redwood national park if you are driving North. It's one of a kind experience. Works for small cars and even vans. Otherwise you have to drive around the tree. There's a entry fee of $15 I guess. The. You drive all the way to the tree. You get a discount at the gift shop. Kind of a decent drive through experience. Wasn't sure whether our van will fit in, but we drove through comfortably without a scratch. Kids will be excited and plenty of photo ops all around that place. The git shop was really good. We ended up getting a few nice souvenirs for our collection. They have clean restrooms as well. read more

Drive-Thru Tree - Parks Near Me - Leggett, California

It is true, most cars do not fit. But one car I saw, could make it through. I liked the little tree houses, and as an adult...yes. Yes I did climb up those tiny carved spiral staircases. I just love the little tree houses. read more

We had such a great time driving through the Tunnel Tree in the Tuolumne Grove near Yosemite in the 70's in our gigantic Continental. We were dismayed when it died. It was quite a surprise to discover this Chandelier Tree in Underwood Park as were were touring the north coast of California. It was an entertaining thing to do with the Tesla. The property is private and you must pay $10.00 to enter. The tree was hollowed out in the 30's. The property is replete with magnificent and huge and very realistic redwood carvings... truly professional works of art. They are positioned at various spots throughout the area. Drive slowly so as not to miss them in amongst the trees. The gift shop has some extraordinarily beautiful items made from redwood. These are my gifts of choice when I travel to Europe. read more

Drive-Thru Tree - The Tesla coming through! - Parks Near Me - Leggett, California

If heading north, this is the first of 3 drive thru trees in Humboldt county. For this location, (called the Chandelier Tree) you have to pay at the toll booth on the road just to get down to the tree area. The price was a bit steep at $15 per car. When there, you can drive thru the tree more than once if you want as there is bypass lane that can be used to circle back. You can also use that lane if your car doesn't fit the tree opening. However, a midsize car with side mirrors folded will fit the rectangular cutout. There is a small parking lot, gift shop and bathrooms near the tree. Shop items were reasonably priced. And some tree art and carvings outside to be admired. Besides that, there wasn't much else to do there. Hence, I thought the entrance price was a bit high. There was a large pond as well but the grass was saturated with water so we couldn't walk over there. Now, I can check drive thru tree off my bucket list. The other 2 drive thru trees: Shrine Tree (the opening fits smaller car), to the north Klamath Drive Thru Tree, to the farther north read more

Gift shops are a must in a new town. 4 hours north of San Jose and an hour from Eureka is the town of Leggett. I didn't even know it existed until I was looking into my trip to Fort Bragg. The lady working at the gift shop was super knowledgeable and friendly. She knew her facts! Everything she told my and my group about our trip down to Fort Bragg was 100% accurate. The downfall to this gift shop is the prices are outrageous. Everything is overpriced. They have awesome things made out of wood and very unique gifts so it does stand out from other gift shops. For three shot glasses and a fridge magnet I paid $29. read more

This place was seriously so awesome! If you are driving a mini van (which we were) it was a VERY tight squeeze. So be prepared to be a little scared and drive completely straight through that tree! Awesome experience and definitely visit the gift shop! Was so fun and really cool. read more

Drive-Thru Tree - Giant drive through tree - Parks Near Me - Leggett, California

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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

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It costs $15 bucks to get in, per car. I understand that money is needed to maintain the land but there is a gift shop that I didnt bother looking in because I was under the impression that this was free. It was free, years ago (or, so I heard) but anyways. It was fun going through, had to go very slow and fold my mirrors in, saw some people trying and then backing out, to just go park. Some chainsaw carvings are on the property and they are just jaw-dropping. A beautiful meadow/water hole, occupied by ducks. I realize that the tree was purposely craved out, just to be a roadside attraction and it sucks for that beautiful tree :( read more

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For $10 you can drive through this amazing Redwood tree. There is some beautiful carvings on the driveway into the tree. After you go through the tree you can stop at the gift shop. It's fun and worth doing while the tree still stands. read more

Drive-Thru Tree - Parks Near Me - Leggett, California

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