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Whales, sea lions, and pelicans may be seen from overlooks high above the crashing surf. turn right (east) onto the paved Klamath Beach road and travel ~4 miles to return to US 101.ĭescription: This narrow road with steep grades and sharp curves offers wide panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean and Klamath River estuary. Turn right (north) and continue ~1.5 miles on unpaved road (restricted to one-way, northbound traffic, only) toward the mouth of the Klamath River. Turn left at Alder Camp Road and proceed 2 miles to junction. 101 (over the Klamath River) and exit Klamath Beach Road follow signs to Coastal Drive. Mostly paved but with one-way, northbound traffic only between Alder Camp and Klamath Beach roads ĭistance & Duration: ~9 miles, round-trip 45 minutes.ĭirections: From Klamath, Calif.: drive south 1 mile on U.S. Sections of the former Coastal Drive route have closed to motor vehicle traffic- more. The view south towards Split Rock from the High Bluff Overlook on the Coastal Drive. Numerous pull-outs and trailheads along the way, including the Boy Scout Tree Trail and Stout Grove. 199 just east of Hiouchi, Calif.ĭescription: Just a couple miles west of Crescent City, an unpaved stretch of Howland Hill Road offers motorists an intimate encounter with the towering old-growth redwoods in Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park.
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101 and turn left (east-northeast) onto Elk Valley Road continue 1 mile and turn right (east) onto Howland Hill Road after ~1 ½ miles the road becomes unpaved as it enters Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park continue another 5 ½ miles on Howland Hill Road until it becomes Douglas Park Road (paved) after ~1½ miles turn left onto South Fork Road after ½ mile South Fork Road junctions with U.S. 199 near Hiouchi, Calif.) 45 minutes.ĭirections: From Crescent City, Calif.: drive south 1 mile on U.S. Mostly unpaved Motorhomes/RVs and trailers will NOT FIT on this road.ĭistance & Duration: 10 miles, one way (from Crescent City, Calif. Howland Hill Road (unpaved) traverses the heart of Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park.