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Cathedral Grove, Muir Woods National Monument

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Cathedral Grove, Muir Woods National Monument

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Cathedral Grove, Muir Woods National Monument

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Location: Marin County, California, United States

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Best Hikes to Cathedral Grove, Muir Woods National Monument

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1. Sun, Redwood & Fern Creek Trail loop — Muir Woods National Monument

7.45km

02:21

280m

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

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2. Mountain Home Inn – Canopy Trail loop from Mill Valley

8.74km

02:41

290m

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

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

8.50km

02:33

260m

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

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Jamie S.

September 3, 2024

Cathedral Grove is located within Muir Woods National Monument in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. This amazing grove is home to the tallest and oldest redwoods in the area! This peaceful area encourages quiet contemplation as visitors walk through it on a gentle loop trail. The coast redwoods (Sequoia sempervirens) in Cathedral Grove can reach heights of 380 feet, making them the tallest living things on Earth. Despite their massive size, redwoods have shallow roots, extending only 10 to 13 feet deep, but they spread out 60 to 80 feet and interlace with the roots of neighboring trees. This interconnected root system provides the strength needed to withstand strong coastal winds.

Kirsten 🌺

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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Krista

September 23, 2025

Take your time through this section of the hike! Great opportunity to capture picture of the monumental redwood trees as well as to take the time to appreciate their majesty!

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Elevation 60 m

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Location: Marin County, California, United States

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Cathedral Grove, Muir Woods National Monument

1. Sun, Redwood & Fern Creek Trail loop — Muir Woods National Monument

2. Mountain Home Inn – Canopy Trail loop from Mill Valley

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

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