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Muir Woods National Monument Entrance

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Muir Woods National Monument Entrance

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Muir Woods National Monument Entrance

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    1. Hillside Trail loop — Muir Woods National Monument

    8.19km

    02:36

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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    2. Canopy Trail to Sun Trail loop — Mount Tamalpais State Park

    7.63km

    02:25

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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    3. Redwood & Canopy Trail loop — Muir Woods National Monument

    7.09km

    02:18

    300m

    290m

    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    July 28, 2016

    Dipsea Trail is one of the iconic paths across the flanks of Mt Tamalpais between Mill Valley and Stinson Beach. The route of a national race of endurance, this section between Muir Beach and Cardiac Hill will raise your heartbeat if taken uphill, but also if taken downhill because of its beautiful views

      April 18, 2017

      This is the main entrance and visitor center to Muir Woods, where you can go in with your Annual Pass or just $5 if you want to support our National Parks (❤️ Thank You !❤️ ).
      If you have to get in free come on one of the 5 or so free days per year (beware the masses) or simply hike in anytime from the North or East side -- e.g. you come by bike or park on Panoramic Highway and hike down Alice Eastwood Rd, or hike through the Tourist Club for a real Bavarian beer and pretzels (though these cost more than $5 so do the right thing ❤️).

        May 12, 2020

        To experience one of California's most memorable attractions, be sure to visit this stately forest just a short hop north of San Francisco. Facing the sea and tucked into a fold of Mount Tamalpais, the conspicuous peak just north of the Golden Gate Bridge in Marin County, Muir Woods National Monument protects the last surviving stand of coast redwoods in the Bay Area, where loggers otherwise lived until the late 19th century th century had deforested the entire region.
        Originally protected by President Theodore Roosevelt in 1908, the national monument was named after the eminent naturalist John Muir, who declared the site "the best arborist monument imaginable that could be found in any forest on earth." Even on busy summer days, there is a remarkable stillness over the forest, especially in the early morning hours. If you follow the raised boardwalks, which are designed to protect the delicate root structure of the trees, you will see sequoias, some of which are over a century old and tower up to 75 meters straight into the sky.

        visitcalifornia.com/en/attraction/muir-woods-national-monument

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          January 21, 2019

          As everywhere else in the world, a souvenir shop should not be missing here. Practical - there is a water dispenser that you can use after a long walk.

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            April 18, 2017

            The impressive tall redwoods group in the Founders Grove are dedicated to the people around John Muir who shared and supported the vision to create the National Parks. One of the sequoias was named after Gifford Pinchot in honor of the first chief of the US Forest Service. Pssssst, you're entering a sacred living forest 🌲

              May 20, 2022

              Pay for a parking pass online via their website. You can also purchase your pass ahead online, but if you are military, you can receive a pass for free by going to the visitor window and showing them your ID.

                May 15, 2024

                Beautiful place with very beautiful paths through nature

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                  November 3, 2024

                  We are very impressed by these huge trees. I couldn't capture the full size with my camera, so I'm adding a few cell phone photos as well. The largest specimen in Mui Woods is 78 m high, about the same height as a 23-story building.

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                    October 29, 2018

                    A great park not far from San Francisco. Unfortunately, the parking situation is unsatisfactory. But once in the park you should enjoy these redwoods.

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                      December 15, 2018

                      This sequoia was named after Gifford Pinchot in honor of the first chief of the US Forest Service.

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                        December 15, 2018

                        Here you can learn a lot about the Sequoias and next door you can buy some souvenirs as a souvenir.

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                          May 5, 2025

                          We parked at the Muir Woods National Monument Parking Lot

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                            Location: Marin County, California, United States

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