It’s awe-inspiring to see massive redwood trees up close and it’s even cooler to drive through one. The Tunnel Log is a fallen giant sequoia with a tunnel carved right in the middle for cars to drive through. If you’re driving to the Yosemite area, this tree tunnel in Sequoia National Park is definitely worth a stop!
The Tunnel Log is located in the Giant Forest, inside Sequoia National Park. Laying right across the road, this massive fallen giant is a sight to see!
Not all cars are able to pass through the tree, but if your vehicle isn’t able to fit, you can walk through the tunnel. It’s estimated that when the tree fell it was more than 2,000 years old.
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The Giant Forest is at an elevation of 6,990 feet and is around 1,880 acres. There are several other incredible, must-see trees within this forest.
This is also the home of the largest known living single-stem tree on earth, a giant sequoia named General Sherman. General Sherman is estimated to be 2,200 to 2,700 years old. General Sherman is about a 10-minute drive from Tunnel Log.
There actually used to be several drive-through trees in this area, but over the decades they fell. The Pioneer Cabin Tree was a popular drive-through tree until it fell in 2017 after a powerful storm.
Before that, the Wawona Tree was a popular attraction. A tunnel was carved into the giant sequoia in 1881 and it remained a tourist attraction until it fell in 1969.
Driving through massive trees is a thing in California. There are actually several trees in California that you can drive or walk through.
Going north on Highway 101, there are many coastal redwood forests. You’ll find three drive-thru trees on the "Avenue of the Giants". There is the Shrine Drive-Thru Tree, Klamath Tour Thru Tree, and the Chandelier Tree.
Learn more about the incredible giant sequoias by touring the Giant Sequoia Museum.
The museum is open daily during the summer months. Entry is free.
As of March 2023, there is a lot of flooding in the towns near Yosemite. Be sure to check the weather and road conditions before you go.
Have you ever driven through a tree tunnel in Sequoia National Park? Do the drive-through trees in California interest you? Which ones have you visited? Tell us in the comments.
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