It's was a good adventure to bad my truck didn't fit but it's worth the trip and specially the view read more

Tour Thru Tree - My truck and my wife - Local Flavor Near Me - Klamath, California

Truck wouldn't fit through, which is fine but they charged us to drive up there and find out ourselves instead of telling us at the gate. Truly terrible experience. Would not recommend even if your vehicle could fit through. Super boring, driveway with a tree at the end of it. read more

$15 cash for a driveway with a drive thru tree= tourist trap. Looks like a year ago, it was only $5 cash. It works be worth $5, but not worth it for $15. We got our pics and went thru it twice to get our money worth, lol. There were a couple trucks that came in after us and no way there were going to get thru, not sure why they don't tell them before they pay (they could circle around without going thru to get out). read more

Tour Thru Tree - Drive thru tree in Toyota Camry, don't try it in a truck! - Local Flavor Near Me - Klamath, California

Hole in a Redwood tree, Okay for one time [Klamath CA] California is home to some of the world's ancient giants in the form of redwoods and sequoias. In fact, three of these magnificent drive-thru redwood trees are in NorCal and we've experienced two of those including the Chandelier Tree (Leggett) and this one, Tour Thru Tree in Klamath. Some of these massive trunks are so wide that you can drive a car through them. $5 admission fee (cheaper by $10 from the Chandelier Tree charging $15 per car). The only thing confusing is the cars lining up in a little space to get to the entrance of the tree... the space can barely fit 4 cars, one car out of place can throw you off. The opening was carved in 1976 to avoid damaging the tree's living wood. Anyway, our little Toyota Corolla rental had no problems getting through the tree trunk. Not sure how large SUV's will fare or even a mini van. Well, that was a quick 5-minute experience... maybe 6. Review #3781 read more

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Felt a bit overpriced for what it was, paid $15 to drive through. But was a fun little tourist stop read more

Tour Thru Tree - Tour thru tree - Local Flavor Near Me - Klamath, California

My daughter and I brought my mom (Gram) to see the Coastal Redwoods. This was one of two drive-through-trees we visited. This tree has a bit of a curve to get into and out of. Make darn sure your vehicle fits before even attempting this. I can imagine that during busy season, skipping the tree might be a bit of a hassle. Park down below by the entrance and walk up the road to double check to make sure you are comfortable bringing your vehicle through the tree. It is not a far walk, but the drive can get cramped during busy times! There is also a down tree trunk with arrows indicating years/events on the rings of the tree to give you an idea of how old the trees are. It is a must see if you are looking for some visual perspective of the age of these enormous trees. Be sure to bring the correct cash. It will make entering the area much faster for all of the visitors! Enjoy this place! We did! Most Sincerely! read more

Tour Thru Tree - Even if you do not drive through the tree, this is worth the price of admission! Perspective! BTW-she is 6' tall - Local Flavor Near Me - Klamath, California

While visiting the Redwoods, we got to visit 2 drive-through trees. The only reason I am giving this particular visit 4/5 stars is due to the lack of other things to see and the lack of information. The tree was incredible, just like so many other redwoods, but it was really just a tree with a hole cut into it. I didn't feel comfortable driving my rental car through it as there were no signs indicating the height or width of the hole (not that I saw at least). There also wasn't really anything to see besides the tree itself. Just a short drive up a hill to the tree and back down to the road. You can stop at the bisection of a tree on the way out to see the ring dates of a fallen giant redwood. That was pretty cool! I did think the $5 fee was fair just because national parks and a beautiful piece of history like that tree do require care and monitoring. However, we did visit AFTER the overall park pass fee was no longer effective, but I'd still be okay paying for the tree upkeep. read more

Tour Thru Tree - Local Flavor Near Me - Klamath, California

The Klameth Tour Thru Tree was a quick pit spot for us. The admission booth/gift shop was not manned (despite an Open sign) when we arrived, but you can drop a $5 donation through a box at the booth. The tree itself is nearly 800yrs old, standing at about 90ft fall and 17' in diameter. The opening is big enough for most vehicles (sedans and SUV's), but would probably not be sufficient if you have a large truck. You will have to fold in your side mirrors, as it is a tight squeeze. When we arrived, there was only 1 other person who arrived a few minutes prior to us. There is not much to see here besides the tree, so it is more of a quick drive-thru, take-a-few-pictures-and-leave type experience. read more

Tour Thru Tree - Local Flavor Near Me - Klamath, California

Quick drive thru of a big tree, nothing else there to do, but at least you can say you've driven through a tree. The opening is barely big enough to fit an SUV through, so the experience is more stressful than fun. read more

For being a tourist for the Redwoods it just isn't a sufficient tour if you don't have pictures of yourself standing by a Redwoods tree in which *some* types of cars can drive through. It's iconic! There are about three trees like this in the area and there will not be anymore coming as conservation in the national park and state park area forbid any new drive through trees which is totally understandable because doing this is quite bad for the tree even if it doesn't kill it. To go to the Tour Thru Tree there is an exit near Klamath, California with a small sign from 101 and then you head east. It's right next to the main road and there is a $5 fee. All that's here is the Tour Thru Tree so once the posing and picture taking is over there is no other sightseeing options here so it's best to explore other attractions in the Redwoods after this brief tour. read more

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Absolutely astonishing to drive through a tree! This is on a beautiful piece of property that is well maintained with a gift shop. I was surprised at the cost though. read more

Tour Thru Tree - My midsize SUV fit! - Local Flavor Near Me - Klamath, California

Not worth $5. There was no one sitting at the pay station, and I doubt there ever is. We didn't dare try to get our car through there, but I think it is doable. Cheaper than the other one and no one around. Wish they didn't have their gimmicky signs on the tree. read more

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Good spot for kids to go see. They liked going through the tree. Not a lot to see, but if you've got nothing else... The price is a little steep for this, $5, with nothing hit a tree to drive through. read more

Tour Thru Tree - Local Flavor Near Me - Klamath, California

Just like the Shrine drive-thru tree but cheaper, narrower and an even bigger waste of time. Just like another reviewer said, there was no one sitting in the pay station, and I'm sure that's the norm, so I guess they don't care if they get your $5 or not, because they too must know how much of a joke the whole thing is. SKIP! read more

I came here to Klamath Tour Thru Tree first thing in the morning at 8am. Although there wasn't an attendant or anyone in the booth to allow me access and entrance towards the tree....there was a sign stating "please use the honor policy and drop $5 into the box". Well, no problem. That was easy. And I was able to enter the grounds and go on my own accord. How convenient! Because...I am a photo person and enjoy taking plenty of pictures along with being a sucker for these types of tourist traps. And for $5...it was great value, lol! Best of all about arriving here with no one else around...was that I got the opportunity to take tons of photos with this Klamath Drive Thru Tree WITHOUT BEING INTERRUPTED! Woohoo! Yes...I felt no pressures of having any other cars behind me or people giving me a dirty look for taking too long posing with the tree. I was in my lonesome and quite happy about that. Literally, right after I drove through the entrance the tree was right in front of me. That's it. That's all this little roadside attraction offered. But it was good enough in my book. And the tree was very photogenic. I had no issues fitting my midsize car through it. And I found the whole setting around the tree to be very calming and soothing. Maybe that could have been because it was very early in the morning without anyone else breathing down my neck....again having the entire tree to myself! Maybe I spent a good 10 - 15 minutes hanging out before driving away. I felt Klamath Tour Thru Tree was a very fun and playful way to have a nice photo memory while exploring along Redwood Highway 101. While I was touring the Klamath area...I would also recommend visiting Trees of Mystery about 5 miles away (as most every tourist does anyways) along with stopping at two different overlooks for scenic views of the California coast. These panoramic points were Klamath River Overlook and High Bluff Overlook. In all...these attractions made for the town of Klamath being a worthwhile city to explore before eventually (if you're headed from north to south like I was) coming upon Newton B. Drury Scenic Parkway and Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park. read more

When in the Redwoods ... driving thru a tree seems like a must! We had so much fun driving through several times. We were lucky only 1 other car came while we were there so we waited while they drove through and then continued our fun. For $5 our family had a blast. There wasn't an attendant on duty but we dropped our money in the slot and went on our way. We had a Nissan Pathfinder and once we folded the windows in had no issues fitting. Be a tourist and enjoy the fun roadside attraction! read more

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Now who in their right mind would visit another drive-thru tree on the same road trip? I guess that would be me because after demystifying the Trees of Mystery up the road (review: http://bit.ly/32OqcSv), I decided no trip to Klamath would be complete without a visit here. Mind you, I was already quite jaded by the ten dollars I had to dole out for the privilege of squeezing through the Chandelier Drive-Thru Tree in Leggett. Down there, a young, overly zealous booth attendant made it sound like I was entering Xanadu, but fifteen minutes later, I was already on my way. It would have been ten were it not for the restroom they had next to the gift shop. Here I was greeted by an older lady who was concerned I was having this once-in-a-lifetime experience all by myself. I thanked her for her concern and went through the routine of folding in my rearview windows. The tree sat on a strange bluff which meant the chance of having a head-on collision with an outgoing car were pretty high. Regardless I went through without fuss, and as I was taking my obligatory selfie, a young woman who was in the car behind me, came up to me and said the booth attendant asked her to take a photo of me. Now that was a sweet gesture worthy of an extra star. Besides, at $5, it's half the price of the Chandelier tree. RELATED - Lost in redwood country? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: http://bit.ly/2A1YVjy read more

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So cool! A 5 minute experience that will be a once in a lifetime event and the pictures and memories will last a lifetime! A must do, if you are in this area! No internet service, I have T-Mobile, but I was lucky to see the sign on the side of the road with directions! Super easy to find! read more

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$5 for pure Americana. Fold your mirrors in and do it! Nice shady location for this tight squeeze. read more

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You've probably seen old films and cartoons of cars driving thru Redwood trees. If you want to experience that, you'll definitely want to visit this! Note that I got there kinda late so there was no one manning a gate to collect fares so they just asked you slip $5 into the collection box. Small and maybe medium sized vehicles should fit thru the gap. read more

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We loved our stop at the Tour Thru tree! $5 was worth the cool photos we took. Staff was super friendly. Conveniently located right off the highway. Would highly recommend! read more

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I was on a mission to drive through some trees during my vacation up north. The day prior I had done the one on Avenue of the Giants and it seemed sort of sad. If you decide to pick just one and are heading up north to Klamath, the Tour Thru Tree is your best option. It's $5 (exact change since you're likely to have to drop it in the box) and only takes a few minutes but so fun. The tree looks much healthier than the first one I visited. It was a more true "drive thru" tree option. It's not far from Trees of Mystery and sections of Del Norte Redwoods so a great quick and fun stop along a road trip north. Nicely kept grounds, unique experience and awesome photo ops! read more

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I really loved the tranquility of this place. We did end up going on a perfect day thou, it was raining and thundering. On mother's day we were getting ready to check out from our hotel in smith river, when we got a call from my aunt. She asked us where we were and I told her we are exploring Klamath. Her first question was if we toured through the tree, and I was like no. She sounded way more excited than I was at that hour if the day. So when I googled and found this place was so super close to us, I decided it definitely was gonna be my 1st stop. As we drive on the empty road in hail and heavy rain, wipers going up and down, thanks to the big sign which said tour thru trees exit here, I was able to know where exactly iam going. An empty check in cabin stood in front of us with a sign that deposit $5 in the slot as the person has gone somewhere for some errands. We started making our way up the park on a narrow road. The moment I was surrounded by so much greenery, I was lost in the beauty of my surroundings. This is usually the place I YouTube when I want to put peaceful music in my living room. And here I was watching this place in real life. We entered the parking lot where a big tree stood right before us. No one in sight probably because of the weather which made us very lucky. I do have a jeep compass so it was a very tight fit to pass thru the tree but I did make it. I just stood there admiring that place before we hit the road . It's truly a gem. Now my pictures may not look like it was taken in rain but it was taken in rain, not even drizzle. I can't believe that one part of California is so serene. Coming from sf bay area all we see is the dry dry and dry. I close my eyes and I still picture this place. If it was not for the pictures I'd definitely think it was a dream. Anyway I hope you all like my story coz it truly came from my heart. Pliz do visit them. Happy journey read more

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Great place to stop! It was on the honor system. The car infront of us didn't pay and that's sad because they spent a significant amount of time there. Make sure you do the right thing especially when you are with your family you need to set that example! I was a few inches from the sides in a Chevy Tahoe. Make sure you have a spotter! read more

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Fun $5.00 trip side place. One of few places you can drive thru a redwood tree. Yes it's a tourist thing yo do but fun to take a picture and say you were there read more

What a fun experience! If you are in the redwood forest you shouldn't miss out on driving thru a tree! This is a private owned property by a very kind older lady. The tree is still alive and about 700 years old (if I remember right) + only $5 + easy access read more

Tour Thru Tree - Local Flavor Near Me - Klamath, California

I have a place in my heart for iconic tourist activities, so of course we had to stop here. It was worth it, and is just off the main road. You won't regret it. $5 fee. read more

Tour Thru Tree - Local Flavor Near Me - Klamath, California

So when we arrived there were already 5 cars inside at the tree so we had to wait and the lady said she didn't know how long it would be. Also we were in a passenger van and she said we would be too big to drive through. If we had timed it better we would have gone up there but we had a few other stops that we didn't want to miss so one tree just didn't seem worth the wait. read more

We drove down South on the 101 from Rockaway Beach, OR and stayed in Klamath CA. We did the Drive thru tree, but took a bit to find it with no data service working in the area. Had to ask for direction. The tree itself was a great experience to drive thru with the our three boys read more

A cheap, touristy thrill in redwood country. It's only $5 or so, and you'll have a great photo opportunity. The tree is a very beautiful example of a redwood, and it's still alive! Be sure to look up and see how impressive it is. There is nothing else but the tree (up a short, steep drive from the entrance), so it won't take long. Go early or on a day with lousy weather, and you can drive through a few times. We decided to do figure eights around and through the tree when another car showed up and cut our fun short after just a couple of passes. Make sure you stop to look at the restroom carved inside a tree trunk and get that five dollars' worth of entertainment. read more

Let's be honest...this is a very cheesey, kitschy thing to do. If you are going to the Redwoods, you have to drive through a tree, or you didn't really visit the Redwoods. Some people think it's stupid--they are just douchebag hipsters. This is one of three trees you can drive through, but this is the furthest north by a few hours. It is worth it. It is right off the highway, and takes about five-to-ten minutes to wait in line, drive through, and see the other attractions. Really nice lady who is quite elderly takes your money at the gate. Also features an eight-foot hollowed log that is a restroom with running water, a 'cookie' (slice from a tree trunk) with the rings labeled with special events, like Columbus (1492), and you can see the emus outside. They are large flightless birds from Australia, in case you don't know what an emu is. The negative part is that it is in Klamath, which does have the Trees of Mystery-which is really cool-a Yurok Reservation (not much to see here but a casino), and lots of meth. Avoid the res, the meth and see the other stuff! read more

It's quick, fun, little to it but so cool! The forest is full of history and you get to drive through one of the most incredible trees.

When my mom came to visit me I had a great suggestion: Me- "Mom, do you want to drive through a tree with me? There is one up in Klamath" Mom- "Why? Are you on something?" Me- "No." Mom- "Are you sure? I heard there is a meth problem here." Me- "No, I just want to drive through it." Mom- "Seriously, if you are on something, just tell me." Apparently I convinced her, because we drove through it :) But this did not take away her suspicions... read more

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I drove a double cab Toyota Tacoma and was able to get through. I like this tree better than the other two drive through trees along 101 hwy. the tree is on a slope. But the road is paved with asphalt. It is not hard to get there. It is not as crowded as Chandeliers tree. It is worth to take a tour there. read more

Such a cool thing to do if you are in the area. Very few private properties in CA have this option. $5 to get on the property and drive through the tree. I had a rental car and went through the tight spot VERY slowly! I rolled down the window while inside to feel the tree. I took a picture before I drove in but am really kicking myself for not having my husband take a picture of us from the outside while I drove through. Alas, he wasn't as into it as I was. It was still such a cool thing to do in redwood country! read more

$5 per car for 4 passengers. Pay at the toll station; then it's a narrow and steep climb up to the drive thru tree. 2 minutes max. Make kind of a key hole loop; then take your time driving thru. Dimensions of the tree are 7'4" wide & 9'6" high. The tree itself is still a healthy living redwood tree. Have a passenger get off before driving thru for some Kodak moments. Pick up the passenger and drive thru a 2nd time so everyone can experience the fun filled moments. Doesn't take more than a few minutes so line up again if you want. Make it an amusement type drive. read more

Couldn't fit our truck in it. Kids were really disappointed hah! This was a dud. Save your money for the trees of Mystery instead.

One of the things to check out in Klamath is driving through a redwood.. Like this Tour Thru Tree. I was like okay.. I've heard of it, let's check it out.. We got to a kiosk before driving up to the tree and it's $5. You drive up and I began thinking-- did someone hollow out a living tree for this reason? Then I got sad. LOL. And I paid $5 to drive through it. Oh gosh. And so you and many others will get out of their car for photo ops and a line may form.. Ultimately, I wouldn't even say it was cool to see. Especially for $5. Large cars beware. read more

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My boyfriend and I took a long week down on the pacific coastal highway to the Redwood National Forest. Saw the sign off the highway and had to take a look. We drove through December 19th no one was at the booth to pay, it was a mere $5 for info the drive through, and it is on private land and everything is kept up so well, so why the heck not donate $5. Since it is winter, the rainy season, we were the only people there. What a treat! We danced in the tree, drove through it, kissed in it, it was truly a magical experience. Thank you for sharing your private treasure with us! Now I have to see the other "thru trees"! read more

This place is impossible to find. There's a big sign on 101 South indicating to exit for the Drive -Thru Tree but then nothing else. Did someone steal the other directional signs? Anyway - here's how you get there. Take the Terwer Valley exit off Highway 101 South and turn left at the stop sign. You'll see a little tiny yellow shed with a little tiny sign in 1/4 mile on the left. It's across from an emu farm. Type "430 Highway 169, Klamath, CA 95548" into your GPS. This is the address for the house that is located right next to the tree entrance. I'm guessing it belongs to the owners. There was no one working the shed where you pay. We put our $5 into the slot because the little sign said "We trust you to pay" and we sure didn't want bad karma at the start of a new year. We were the only ones at the tree for at least 45 minutes so we took lots of photos of the car and the tree, me and the tree, hubby and the tree, and, of course, the dogs and the tree. Dimensions of the tree are 7'4" wide & 9'6" high. The tree itself is still a healthy living redwood tree. Kitschy, roadside attraction fun! read more