Trip to the Redwoods! (1,500 miles total)

[shorn711]

Visiting the Redwoods has been on my bucket list for the past decade. Last weekend, that dream came true! My 2025 Ford Maverick XLT proved to be the perfect road trip vehicle, complete with the luxury, off-road and 4k tow packages.

I began the trip with my girlfriend in the Seattle area, driving down to southwestern Oregon to spend our first night at Humbug State Park. From there, we drove into the Redwoods National Forest and immersed ourselves in nature for the next 3 days. From driving on dirt roads to narrow mountain passes, the Maverick felt right at home. I love how this truck handles corners. It's surprisingly nimble!

Camping with this truck was so enjoyable: we utilized the bed's plugin to inflate our air mattress. The 4'6" bed was plenty big for all of our camping equipment. My prior vehicle was a Honda Civic, and it's so nice to have a truck bed now. Easy access to storage!

After enjoying the Redwoods, we drove east to Mount Shasta. The 14,179-foot mountain first came into view when I was driving on the Gazelle-Callahan Road. The sheer size of that mountain was breathtaking.

This trip was about 1,500 miles and I filled up only 3 times. The Maverick averaged almost 29 mpg during our adventure! Very impressive for the Ecoboost engine. I'm excited for the next road trip adventure, and I know the Maverick will be up to the task. It's the perfect road companion.

Here are a few more photos from my adventure to northern California:

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[BLUEOVALRACER]

Sounds like it was a Fun trip and Thanks for the pictures. And what color is it looks a little bit like the old Area 51 Blue which i like?

 

[MM Mav]

Thanks for sharing many beautiful pictures. I'm sure you have even more wonderful memories from this trip. Continued safe travels.

 

[Surly Old Bill]

I haven't been through there in a couple years, your story inspires me to git up there for a few days.

 

[ice445]

I miss it up there, so many cool places. It feels like there are so many little state parks and attractions that you could go 10 times and still barely see anything. Prairie Creek Redwoods stood out as one of my favs the last time I was in the area.

 

[dhaskit]

Great review and fantastic pictures. Thanks for posting it.
You motivated me to take off for the Ozarks in mine then maybe to Colorado. There is a lot to love about these little trucks.

 

[VICKY]

Visiting the Redwoods has been on my bucket list for the past decade. Last weekend, that dream came true! My 2025 Ford Maverick XLT proved to be the perfect road trip vehicle, complete with the luxury, off-road and 4k tow packages.

I began the trip with my girlfriend in the Seattle area, driving down to southwestern Oregon to spend our first night at Humbug State Park. From there, we drove into the Redwoods National Forest and immersed ourselves in nature for the next 3 days. From driving on dirt roads to narrow mountain passes, the Maverick felt right at home. I love how this truck handles corners. It's surprisingly nimble!

Camping with this truck was so enjoyable: we utilized the bed's plugin to inflate our air mattress. The 4'6" bed was plenty big for all of our camping equipment. My prior vehicle was a Honda Civic, and it's so nice to have a truck bed now. Easy access to storage!

After enjoying the Redwoods, we drove east to Mount Shasta. The 14,179-foot mountain first came into view when I was driving on the Gazelle-Callahan Road. The sheer size of that mountain was breathtaking.

This trip was about 1,500 miles and I filled up only 3 times. The Maverick averaged almost 29 mpg during our adventure! Very impressive for the Ecoboost engine. I'm excited for the next road trip adventure, and I know the Maverick will be up to the task. It's the perfect road companion.

Here are a few more photos from my adventure to northern California:

AWESOME PICTURES, Promised my dad I would do it!!!!!!!

 

[Oscarcat]

I've done your trip south-->north but before I had my Mav. Redwoods are amazing. Oregon coast, Humbug State Park and Bandon OR and the Dunes are are inspiring for their simple beauty. You inspired me to put it on my re-do list. And the EB 2.0 is a great engine both with respect to mpg and performance.

 

[mshapeer]

Visiting the Redwoods has been on my bucket list for the past decade. Last weekend, that dream came true! My 2025 Ford Maverick XLT proved to be the perfect road trip vehicle, complete with the luxury, off-road and 4k tow packages.

I began the trip with my girlfriend in the Seattle area, driving down to southwestern Oregon to spend our first night at Humbug State Park. From there, we drove into the Redwoods National Forest and immersed ourselves in nature for the next 3 days. From driving on dirt roads to narrow mountain passes, the Maverick felt right at home. I love how this truck handles corners. It's surprisingly nimble!

Camping with this truck was so enjoyable: we utilized the bed's plugin to inflate our air mattress. The 4'6" bed was plenty big for all of our camping equipment. My prior vehicle was a Honda Civic, and it's so nice to have a truck bed now. Easy access to storage!

After enjoying the Redwoods, we drove east to Mount Shasta. The 14,179-foot mountain first came into view when I was driving on the Gazelle-Callahan Road. The sheer size of that mountain was breathtaking.

This trip was about 1,500 miles and I filled up only 3 times. The Maverick averaged almost 29 mpg during our adventure! Very impressive for the Ecoboost engine. I'm excited for the next road trip adventure, and I know the Maverick will be up to the task. It's the perfect road companion.

Here are a few more photos from my adventure to northern California:

Thanks for the pictures - brought back many memories. We lived in Seattle during 60's (parent bought first house there for $4,000). Remember going to the fair in Puyallup every year. From there, we moved to Corvallis, Oregon - Dad was a marine biologist, so many trips to the Oregon coast. Moved to Eureka, CA in 1969 - heart of the Redwood country. Left California in 1989 - but have made a few trips back to Eureka to visit. Great pictures - thank you

 

[The Real Maverick]

Shasta from the other side 2 weeks ago.

And the man-made reservoir some of that snow melts into:

 

[Phimosis]

Great pics.

Side note for anyone planning a trip to see the redwoods, the largest ones are here:

 

[shorn711]

Sounds like it was a Fun trip and Thanks for the pictures. And what color is it looks a little bit like the old Area 51 Blue which i like?

Good guess! This color is Azure Grey. I believe Ford discontinued the Area 51 color for '25 Mavericks.

 

[shorn711]

Thanks for sharing many beautiful pictures. I'm sure you have even more wonderful memories from this trip. Continued safe travels.

Thanks so much for the note! This trip was the experience of a lifetime. I'm excited for the next adventure in my Maverick

 

[shorn711]

I haven't been through there in a couple years, your story inspires me to git up there for a few days.

Totally worth the trip!! The Newton B Drury Parkway (just off Highway 101) is an enchanted place. It's a 10-mile road with hikes at every corner. One of the best spots in the Redwoods!

 

[shorn711]

Great review and fantastic pictures. Thanks for posting it.
You motivated me to take off for the Ozarks in mine then maybe to Colorado. There is a lot to love about these little trucks.

You should do it! That sounds like an awesome trip. I love my Maverick -- it's the perfect size. Super capable as well.

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