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Humboldt County

The Top 16 Natural Monuments in Humboldt County

Humboldt County’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 16

beautiful natural monuments in Humboldt County. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!

Last updated: December 2, 2025

Big Tree (Newton B. Drury Scenic Parkway)

Highlight (Segment) • Natural Monument

After the last long climb has been overcome, you simply let the bike roll downhill through the giant trees for miles and be amazed. One of the absolute highlights of the entire Pacific coast.

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Shrine Drive-Through Tree — Myers Flat

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One of the most iconic and enduring hallmarks of American roadside kitsch is the drive-thru tree — only possible with the massive scale of California's redwoods. Of two previously known …

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Lady Bird Grove

Highlight • Forest

"Fire can burn repeatedly through cracks in the bark into the heartwood but leave the outside growing layers intact. In time, the damaged heartwood decays, leaving behind hollows used as shelter by wildlife."
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Big Tree

Highlight • Natural Monument

While not the biggest redwood in the world, or even in the park, Big Tree is very accessible, with its own parking lot, and has interpretive signs to teach you about the facts and legends of the redwoods.

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Fern Canyon

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The national park was used as a backdrop for the planet "Endor" from Star Wars.
I think it's nice :-)

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Cathedral Trees Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This is the very best and most beautiful trail for viewing big, tall redwood trees. The path is a little uneven, and there is some altitude gain, but very well worth it.

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Giant Redwoods on the Prairie Creek Trail

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Some very nice trees are near the visitor center!

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The Founders Grove

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Beautiful Grove of redwoods with the Founders Tree, dedicated to the founders of the Save-The-Redwoods League in 1931

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Chandler Grove 🌲 — Humboldt Redwoods State Park

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Interesting loop through Chandler Grove, about 10 min

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Big Trees Day Use Area, Humboldt Redwoods State Park

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Big Trees is probably the most popular place within Humboldt Redwoods State Park, and with good reason, as it is home to "Giant Tree" once recognized as the tallest of …

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