If you spend your childhood scaling the treetops and love the idea of viewing the Northern California Redwoods from a birds’ eye view, then you absolutely need to take a ride on the Trees of Mystery Sky Trail. It’s a magical gondola ride that lets you soar high above the tree tops in the Redwood State and National Parks.
The SkyTrail is a nearly 1/3 mile journey through the forest tree tops.
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There’s nowhere else in the Redwoods, or the world, where you will get such an amazing up close and personal view of these majestic trees.
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8 Gondolas continuously make the 10 minute, 1570 foot trip up the mountain each day.
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The gondola takes you high into the air. Many of the trees tower hundreds of feel above the earth, and the SkyTrail soars above them and through the highest branches.
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Visitors board the gondola at the Trees of Mystery, a popular stop for visitors driving through the Redwoods. This stop also features a cafe and a museum.
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SkyTrail gondolas move though the forest at about 11 miles per hour. The ride slows down at 3 spots to allow photographers to whip out their cameras and take that perfect shot at only a half mile an hour.
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Each of the gondolas carry up to 6 passengers, are fully enclosed, and handicapped accessible.
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Not only is the treetop view spectacular, you can also see the Pacific Ocean from the top of the ride! Don’t forget your binoculars for this view.
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An observation deck at the top allows for additional opportunities for photos as well as a chance to stretch your legs before the ride down.
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Because the SkyTrail runs continually all day, there’s no reason to rush. It’s a great place to take your time and enjoy the scenery.
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A ride on the incredible SkyTrail at the Trees of Mystery is an absolutely unforgettable experience that everyone in Northern California should do at least once!
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