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Jan 10, Although these sequoias have fallen, there are still three redwood tunnel trees in California that cars can drive through. Those trees are privately owned, and one even appeared in a. Jan 09, That tree, called the Pioneer Cabin Tree, fell over the weekend at California's Calaveras Big Trees State Park during a massive storm. The tree stood out among the other giants due to a large Estimated Reading Time: 2 mins. Two notes. The iconic Wawona Drive-Thru Tree in Yosemite fell over decades ago.

Only the Redwood Coast has standing, living drive-thru trees. Also, for those with large vehicles, at best you'll have to tuck in your mirrors and drive super slow. At worst. you get the picture. We recommend bringing a. Mar 30, Jessica and Jake Woodruff were taking a drive along the coast to celebrate the woman’s 45th birthday when the tree fell, the news organization shrubgrinding.bar reported.

READ MORE: Yuba County Sheriff's Deputy Saves Baby Who Stopped Breathing The accident occurred March 25 along a stretch of Highway near Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park. Jul 18, Yes. You can drive your car through a Redwood tree.

In fact, there are three that are still alive and available for your driving pleasure – for a fee. And, fair warning, larger vehicles may not make it through any of these trees even with your mirrors in.

Shrine Drive-Thru Tree is about 50 miles south of Eureka on the Avenue of the Giants, likely the most famous of all the Redwood parks. The opening in this tree. Jul 31, Directions: From Crescent City, Calif.: drive south 1 mile on U.S. 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.

Feb 16, When it fell, the tree stood feet high ( meters) and was 21 feet in diameter at the base ( meters). The tree's age when it fell has not been determined, but probably exceeded 2, years. The tunnel, which remains in use today, is 17 feet wide and 8 feet high ( meters by meters).

There is a bypass for taller vehicles.