Today’s destination pic is from my visit to Leggett in Northern California 🇺🇸 to visit a bucket list must; the drive-thru Chandelier Tree in Drive-Thru Tree Park!
“Get lost in the trees every now and then…it’s good for the soul.”
– Anonymous
Named for the unique chandelier appearance of its limbs, the Chandelier Tree is a 2400 yr old gentle giant, with branches the size of small trees, is truly a marvel of nature!
Despite owning a natural selfie phenomenon, Drive-Thru Tree Park is a tranquil place that reflects pride of ownership with its clean, beautifully kept trails & facilities and maintains a genuine & homey feel. (No mainstream money-grab circus vibe here that’s sadly found at most bucket list attractions these days).
Residing in the perfect setting for peaceful picnics, relaxing hikes & exploratory fun this majestic Coastal Redwood towers over its quiet home.
An experience unlike any other this unexpected find that marked the end of our breathtaking Hwy 1 journey remains a highlight of my global adventures! Regardless of your driving distance it is surely worth a visit!
Info about Drive-Thru Tree Park:
➡️Just off Hwy 101 in Leggett, CA
➡️Admission for park entrance .
➡️$10 per car
➡️$5 per motorcycle, walk-in, bike
➡️Tour bus welcome call for pricing
➡️Pets welcome
➡️Closed Thanksgiving & Christmas .
➡️Currently open 8:30-5pm
Tips:
➡️After your first drive through go second time! Have a friend film or take pics as you do it!
➡️Bring a smaller vehicle🚗 , not all fit but you can still walk through
➡️Visit their fb page for updated hours https://m.facebook.com/DriveThruTreePark/
Facts:
➡️315 ft / 96 m tall .
➡️21ft diameter
➡️65.9 ft in circumference
➡️6” cut out hole across .
➡️6”9’ cut out hole clearance at the center (some pick ups won’t fit)
➡️Carved out in 1936 or 1937 .
➡️Shallow roots 4” – 6” but span outwards 250 ft
For more information about driving the California coastline click here for my Instagram post about my Hwy 1 drive!
