Cypress Tree Tunnel, Tree tunnel in Point Reyes National Seashore, California, United States.
The double line of Monterey cypress trees forms a natural canopy extending for 400 feet toward a white Art Deco radio station building.
The Cypress Tree Tunnel originated in 1930 when RCA planted the trees to mark the entrance to their maritime radio receiving station at Point Reyes.
The tree formation represents California's natural architecture and serves as a frequent subject for photographers documenting the Northern California landscape.
Visitors can access the tunnel by following Sir Francis Drake Boulevard and looking for the North District Operations Center sign, with parking available on the road shoulder.
The radio station at the end of the tunnel remains the last functioning Morse code maritime station on the Pacific coast of North America.
Location: Point Reyes
GPS coordinates: 38.09383,-122.94547
Latest update: March 8, 2025 08:18
These botanical paths feature beech trees, cherry blossoms, bamboo, maple and oak trees. The branches form natural vaults over roads, paths and railway lines. Some were deliberately planted, others developed over decades. The tunnels provide shade in summer and change their appearance with the seasons.
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