Crescent City is the northernmost California coastal town. It's a cute little city but its claim to fame is the Crescent City "hills" on the southern outskirts. They seemed like mountains to me! The day we climbed those hills was cloudy and misty. The climb to the top of each hill built up quite a sweat and then it was time for the trip back down. The air was chilly and by the end of the last hill, the bone chilling numbness had set in. On top of that, the road surface was wet and a bit mossy which made for some slipping and sliding of the back tires. All and all, not so fun. But those hills led us into the Redwood Forest. Del Norte State Park and Redwoods National Park surrounded us for days. Words can't express the beauty and grandeur of those trees.
Corkscrew Tree
California Wildlife
Banana Slug
In places, the road seemed as narrow as this path, with redwoods towering overhead. Quite awe inspiring.
Not a single picture I took captured the true essence of this place. You really must come see for yourself.
