# Drive Through California Redwood

> California has tunnels through ancient redwoods for car drivers.
- Title: Drive Through California Redwood · Jalopnik | Shortify
- Summary: California has tunnels through ancient redwoods for car drivers. Tourists can drive through natural and carved California redwood trees.
- Keywords: california, redwood, tunnel tree, tourism, driving, cars, culture, Drive, Through, Jalopnik
- Source: Jalopnik — https://jalopnik.com/2286479/driving-through-california-redwood-popular-tourists
- Author: Peter Nelson
- Published: 2026-10-18T03:25:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: california, redwood, tunnel tree, tourism, driving, cars, culture
## First tunnel tree
In 1878, the first tunnel tree was created in the Tuolumne Grove to draw folks into the Sierra Range.
## Wawona Tree
The Wawona Tree in Mariposa Grove was carved and stood until 1969.
## Pioneer's Cabin Tree
The Pioneer's Cabin Tree in Calaveras Big Trees State Park fell in a storm in 2017.
## Shrine Tree
The Shrine Tree at 13708 Avenue of the Giants in Myers Flat, California was created by lightning.
## Chandelier Tree
The Chandelier Tree at 67402 Drive Thru Tree Road in Leggett has a wide opening.
## Key takeaway

Tourists can drive through natural and carved California redwood trees.