Notes: South Fork, also known as UT63, is the 21st tallest tree in Humboldt Redwoods State Park, and the tallest tree in Founders Grove. The tree was named after the nearby South Fork Eel River.

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Drive: South Fork is 195 mi (314 km) north of San Francisco near the community of Weott.

Northbound: From U.S. Highway 101 just north of Weott, take exit 663 South Fork Honeydew. Turn right at the first intersection and drive south 400 ft (122 m) on California State Route 254 (Avenue of the Giants) to the parking area, located near 40.35155 -123.92665, on the right/west side of the road.

Southbound: From U.S. Highway 101 just north of Weott, take Exit 663 South Fork Honeydew. Turn left onto Mattole Road, under the bridge, and turn right onto California State Route 254 (Avenue of the Giants). Drive south 0.3 mi (0.5 km) on California State Route 254 (Avenue of the Giants) to a small parking area, located near 40.35155 -123.92665, on the right/west side of the road.

Hike: From the parking area, walk south 95 ft (29 m) on California State Route 254 (Avenue of the Giants), past a large, fallen log on your right, to South Fork which stands beside the right/west side of the road.

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Photos: Pictures of South Fork Tree taken from different sides