Muir Woods National Monument

Walking among some of the last old-growth redwoods on the planet, trees hundreds of feet tall and a millennium or more old, is magical, an experience like few others to clearly illustrate our tiny place in a bigger world. Ancestors of redwood and sequoia trees grew throughout what is now the United States 150,000,000 years ago. Today the Sequoia sempervirens can be found only in a narrow, cool...

Posted on April 09, 2015. Brought to you by fodors.

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40

The park's nature is stunning, but ruined by the number of people coming through, at least on weekends. If you want a pristine Redwood experience that is almost sacred, drive another hour north and visit Armstrong Woods in Guerneville.

Posted by Judyalean on May 13, 2018. Brought to you by tripadvisor.

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100

We had a rental car, so going there was easy. Looking at a flyer in our hotel revealed you MUST book a timed parking ticket in advance. We did so, but due to no traffic we arrived a bit early. That was not a problem...

Posted by Saldenryd on May 12, 2018. Brought to you by tripadvisor.

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100

As of January 2018 you are required to have a reservation to park anywhere in the vicinity on Muir Woods. This should not stop you from visiting! The reservation is very easy to obtain online. But don't wait until the day you wish to visit....

Posted by SteveT6029677454 on May 12, 2018. Brought to you by tripadvisor.

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100

One can hike a strenuous hike or stick to the path and boardwalk. My family enjoyed this hike. The redwoods are not sequoias, but we’re still beautiful. The weather in May was perfect.

Posted by Robineggleston on May 12, 2018. Brought to you by tripadvisor.

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100

reserve a parking spot in advance or take the shuttle. this place is simple, plain, magnificent. excellent redwood viewing close to SF if you aren't going to Redwood National Park

Posted by Mike W on May 11, 2018. Brought to you by tripadvisor.

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Posted on July 29, 2015. Brought to you by merchantcircle.

More than 1 million people visit Muir Woods National Monument each year, and for good reason. The grove of coast redwoods has been protected for a century, and the amazing specimens rank among the tallest trees in the world. Some reach 252 feet, are 14 feet across, and are more than 1000 years old! Paved trails promise about an hour of strolling, while unpaved trails can occupy hikers for a...

Posted on July 28, 2014. Brought to you by 10best.

Step back in time and into this primeval forest on Mount Tamaplais. Some of these towering redwoods are more than 2000 years old. Trails are set out for the casual stroller and for the avid hiker looking for a challenge in the cool stillness of this 560-acre (227-hectare) national park. Furthermore, artfully constructed boardwalks through much of the area make this destination eminently...

Posted on September 12, 2011. Brought to you by wcities.