U.S. Route 199 through Hiouchi is superior for a few reasons… 1. It feels wilder and less touristy since you’re deep inside Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park, with some of the most pristine old-growth redwoods in the world. 2. The trees are insanely dense making it feel darker, taller, and more enclosed than Avenue of the Giants. 3. The Smith River runs alongside the highway and you can catch dramatic views of some of the clearest river waters in the United States. 4. You get super dramatic lan