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Muir Woods National Monument, Mill Valley, CA
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Muir Woods National Monument

1 Muir Woods Rd · Mill Valley, CA

Why you should go…

Muir Woods National Monument protects an old-growth stand of coast redwoods in Marin County, California, a short drive from San Francisco. Every vehicle needs an advance parking reservation made through GoMuirWoods.com, and a shuttle runs from nearby towns on peak days. A per-person entrance fee applies in addition to the separate parking reservation fee.

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Good to know

General sport & outdoor guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Weather calls the shots

    Check the forecast the morning of and keep an indoor backup in your pocket for the day it turns.

  • Shoes, water, sun cover

    The three things that decide whether you last the whole outing or cut it short after an hour.

  • Parking and launches fill early

    On a nice weekend, lots and trailheads are often full by mid-morning.

  • Daylight shrinks in shoulder season

    Spring and fall visits need an earlier start than the same trip in July.

What's around here?

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