Muir Woods National Monument, California, United States
4.5 (6.974 reviews) Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Ranking #2 in Marin County National Parks • Nature & Wildlife Areas • Forests
Memorable trip to San Francisco all because Ms. Pep of Alegro Private Tours
Muir Woods has a rich and varied history, from its use by the Coast Miwok people, to its early days of tourism and the Mount Tamalpais Mill Valley Scenic Railway, to an era of conservation, to modern preservation. In each era, the forest has been affected by the actions of humans, for better or for worse. Part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, this coastal redwood preserve features majestic redwoods and scenic hiking trails that draw more than 1.5 million visitors each year.
Address
1 Muir Woods Rd, Mill Valley, CA 94941-4205
Mobile
Website
http://www.nps.gov/muwo/index.htm
Working hours
Monday : 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday : 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday : 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday : 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday : 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday : 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday : 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Current local date and time now
Friday, May 03, 2024, 14:04
User Ratings
4.5 based on (6.974 reviews)
Reviews
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5Kevin R 5:00 PM Nov 1, 2022
Wonderful Opportunity to See the Redwoods
Seeing the Redwoods has been on my wife's Bucket List for a long time. We chose to visit Muir Woods, in large part for its proximity to San Francisco. While the trees are not as big as those further north, they are quite impressive with several measuring at least 12 feet in diameter. We chose to say on the more gentle paved trail, and were able to see as much as we had hoped for. Signage leading up to the Woods is extremely helpful, as well as for the return to the city. Park reservations are required if you drive up on your own, and parking was fairly close to the beginning of the walking trail. Recommend that you dress in layers, as their is little sunshine making it to the forest floor, but after a few minutes of walking, you can start to heat up. This visit was fantastic, and very convenient to anyone staying in the city. I would gladly do it again.
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4GitchSup 5:00 PM Jun 7, 2022
Great morning walk through the woods
My husband and I wanted to see one of the redwood parks and since I had already been to Armstrong Redwoods Reserve we decided to explore Muir Woods as someplace that was new to both of us. I happened to call ahead which was fortunate because there is a reservation needed for parking and you can't get in without it. We picked a nice early time the next day to ensure the park wasn't crowded already when we arrived and it worked out great. The park is small but definitely beautiful and the trees are awe-inspiring. If you are a birdwatcher take your time as you go along the paths, especially near water areas, we saw so many different species! I was so happy we got an early time. because after a couple of hours the park started to fill pretty quickly and it got loud with people who were talking and not really there to see anything, more just there for exercise. If you go to see the wildlife reserve an early parking time, print your parking information, wear good hiking shoes and take a camera and/or binoculars, you won't be disappointed.
