A redwood sanctuary near San Francisco
Ten miles north of the Golden Gate Bridge, 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. The monument's trails connect to Mount Tamalpais State Park.
Reservations are now required at GoMuirWoods.com to park at or ride the shuttle to the forest. Muir Woods shuttle operates every weekend and holidays. Car free experience now possible!
Open every day of the year, from 8 am to sunset, Muir Woods is rarely crowded, but weekdays, early morning or late afternoon are recommended to maximize quiet time, see more wildlife or have uninterrupted trailtime for photography.
ACTIVITIES: Woods has 6 miles of trails, including 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 Mt. Tamalpais State Park. Lower trails are asphalted or boardwalked. Upper trails are dirt, narrow and steep. Children flock here for educational programs. There's also a Junior Ranger program, which involves a self-guided exploration of forest ecology for young people 6 to 12. No biking, horseback riding or picnicking is allowed in the park.
ACCESSIBLE FEATURES: Parking, entrance plaza and exhibits, cafe and gift shop, assisted listening devices, main path into grove, Braille brochure and trail map, audio brochure, large print brochure, ASL interpreters available by advance request. Visitor center is usable, but visitors may need some assistance. Muir Woods literature is available in many languages.
DOGS: Not allowed.
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Amenities & Fees
$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.
What To Pack
- 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.
Additional Information
Visit Muir Woods National Monument (external link). For recorded information about the park, call (415) 388-2595. Redwood Renewal, a series of projects to enhance forest and creek habitat, will be underway 2019-2022...learn more about this work, how to view stewardship in action, plus today's construction impacts at the park's website.
