Stay : Northern California Natural Parks: Pacific Coast and Sierra Nevada

Within ten days, you can discover the natural parks that make North California beautiful. Shining and magical landscapes, those who love nature will not be disappointed. First, we will follow the coast to join Point Reyes and Redwood, before immersing ourselves in the volcanic landscapes of Shasta County. We then join Big Sur, not to forget to stop in the very famous Yosemite.

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Detail of the stay : Northern California Natural Parks: Pacific Coast and Sierra Nevada - 13 days

Day 1: Point Reyes National Seashore

Steps: Point Reyes National Seashore

Departure from San Francisco. Cross Golden Gate Bridge and enter Marin Headlands and Muir Woods. Join Point Reyes National Seashore by Highway 1 and visit this beautiful coastal park. Sleep on the spot in a campsite or go north along the coast.

Day 2: Mendocino Coast and Humboldt County

Walk along the coast on Highway 1 and enjoy breathtaking landscapes along the ocean. Join Humboldt County by Avenue of Giants which crosses a giant redwoods forest. Sleep in Eureka.

Day 3: Redwood National Park

Explore this national park, where you can find trees that are among the oldest and highest in the world. Join Redding and sleep there at the end of the day.

Day 4: Shasta Cascades

Discover the volcanic nature of Shasta County at Lassen Volcanic National Park. Join Sacramento and spend the night there.

Day 5: Lake Tahoe

Steps: Lake Tahoe

Admire the beauty of the turquoise waters of Lake Tahoe and visit the lake to take the measure of these lake landscapes. Sleep on site.

Day 6: Yosemite National Park

Nature is magnificent in this mythical national park. You will find more or less difficult hikes there.

Day 7: Hike in Yosemite National Park

Plan for a second exploration of the park to continue to discover the forests of giant redwood and gigantic waterfalls.

Day 8: Mono Lake and Mammoth Lakes

Steps: Mammoth Lakes

A lunar landscape of Mono Lake and eastern slope from Sierra Nevada to Mammoth Lakes. Spend the night in Lee Vining.

Day 9: Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Park

As you head for the south, plan a hike around Mount Whitney, the highlight of the United States apart from Alaska (4,421 m). Overnight in Lone Pine.

Day 10: Death Valley National Park

From Lone Pine, join Death Valley at about 1h 30 drive. The ideal is to leave very early not to suffer from heat and to explore the various sites. Overnight in a motel to complement the road trip experience!

Day 11: Road to the Pacific Coast

You will need one day long to return to the coast, stop for an overnight in San Luis Obispo.

Day 12: Big Sur and Pacific Coast

Steps: Big Sur

Mystical landscapes, raging ocean and torn coast of golden cliffs draw Big Sur. You will have fun watching marine mammals throughout the coast, including grey whales during migrations. Overnight in Big Sur.

Day 13: Returning to San Francisco.

Returning to San Francisco through the coast, while enjoying the wonderful Pacific Road.

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