Protects 554 acres, of which 240 acres are old growth coast redwood (Sequoia sempervirens) forests, one of a few such stands remaining in the San Francisco Bay Area
Visitor Center Hours: 8am to 30 minutes before the park closes
$8.50 Standard Vehicle
Park Entrance Fee
$15.00 per adult (16 years and older)
Free - child (15 years and younger)
Accepts America The Beautiful Pass for Entrance fee but not for parking.
How to Get There
From San Francisco (16mi) Take 11th St and Mission St to S Van Ness Ave. Take US-101 to CA-1 N in Marin County. Take exit 445B from US-101. Continue on CA-1 N. Drive to Muir Woods Rd.
Overview
Muir Woods National Monument protects 554 acres of ancient coast redwoods on the slopes of Mount Tamalpais, 12 miles north of San Francisco, one of the last old-growth redwood stands in the Bay Area and a top day trip from the city. Fog keeps the forest cool and damp and helps the giant trees survive dry summers. The paved and boardwalk main trail runs through the forest along Redwood Creek, and named for naturalist John Muir, the monument is part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area.
Good to Know
- Reservations are required in advance for parking and for shuttle riders.
- It is a day-use area only, with no camping or lodging; camping is available in adjacent Mount Tamalpais State Park.
- The main trail is a 2-mile loop, and a half-mile loop through Founders Grove is wheelchair accessible.
- Pets and picnicking are not allowed. There is a cafe, gift shop and visitor center at the entrance plaza.
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