Old-growth redwoods await across the Golden Gate
Muir Woods National Monument is a redwood sanctuary near San Francisco with coast redwoods more than 250 feet high and 400 to 800 years old. On a quick trip you might start from the entrance and hike half a mile to Cathedral Grove, which has some of the tallest and oldest trees in the monument.
There is a 1/2 hour loop, a 1 hour loop, and a 1 1/2 hour loop as well as longer hikes on trails that extend into surrounding Mount Tamalpais State Park. All of these walks afford views of old-growth coast redwoods, the tallest living things in the world.
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$15 for visitors 16 years of age and older; free for visitors 15 years of age and younger. See the monument's fees page (external link) for information about passes and free days. Camping and Lodging: For camping near the park, visit HipCamp.com.
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- Safety: We want visitors to enjoy their experience safely. Simple actions can positively increase your outdoor experience. Such actions include taking water and snacks along with you, staying on designated trails, taking breaks, and letting people know where you are going and approximately what time you're coming back. For more outdoor safety tips, please visit www.parks.ca.gov/SafetyTips (external link).
- What To Bring: Layers of clothing. In the rainy season, pack warm hats, scarves, mittens and plenty of thick, fast-drying socks. And don't forget the raincoats and rain pants. Water, snacks a field guide, binoculars.
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Visit Muir Woods National Monument (external link).
