Redwood National and State Parks: Home of the World's Tallest Trees

Redwood National and State Parks in northern California protect the tallest trees on Earth: coast redwoods (Sequoia sempervirens). These giants can exceed 370 feet in height and 29 feet in trunk diameter. The tallest known living tree, Hyperion, stands 379.7 feet tall. The parks encompass over 139,000 acres of old-growth redwood forests, prairies, and coastal estuaries, supporting diverse wildlife including Roosevelt elk, Steller sea lions, and numerous bird species. Popular activities include hiking, camping, fishing, and wildlife viewing.