Lost Trail is a steep rarely used access into Muir Woods National Park from the backside, descending from Panoramic Highway without going through the ticketing entrance area.

Krista

September 23, 2025

Hiking

Fairly easy hike through the majestic redwoods of Muir Woods! I hiking in my technical sandals while my hubby wore his hiking sneakers. Both shoe types were fine for hiking this trail. Lots of beautiful trees as well as plants. Be sure to keep an eye out for them!

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1. Fern Creek Trail – Redwood that you can stand in loop from Muir Woods National Monument

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2. Redwood that you can stand in – Fern Creek Trail loop from Mill Valley

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3. Redwood that you can stand in – Fern Creek Trail loop from Muir Woods National Monument

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Elevation 60 m

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Location: Marin County, California, United States

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Lost Trail Trailhead — Muir Woods

1. Fern Creek Trail – Redwood that you can stand in loop from Muir Woods National Monument

2. Redwood that you can stand in – Fern Creek Trail loop from Mill Valley

3. Redwood that you can stand in – Fern Creek Trail loop from Muir Woods National Monument

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