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Muir Woods National Monument, Mill Valley

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Must see · Forest · National Park
Just a short drive north of San Francisco, Muir Woods National Monument protects a pristine area of about 97 hectares (240 acres) of old-growth redwood forest. Walk among the giant trees, which are some of the tallest living things on the planet. You can choose from several trails, ranging in length and difficulty. For an easy hike through a grove of trees nearly a millennium old, take the short main trail loop. If you feel a little more adventurous, put on pair of good hiking shoes and take the 3 km (2 mi) trail to the top of "Cardiac Hill," which offers unobstructed views of San Francisco and the Pacific Ocean. To visit Muir Woods National Monument and other attractions in Mill Valley, use our Mill Valley trip planner.
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Tours to Muir Woods National Monument

FROM $69 BOOK WITH VIATOR Small Group Muir Woods and Sausalito Morning Tour
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FROM $214 BOOK WITH VIATOR San Francisco Golden Gate Seaplane Tour
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FROM $85 BOOK WITH VIATOR Muir Woods Tour of California Coastal Redwoods (Entrance fee included)
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  • By HPaluck
    Absolutely stunning! This was my first time in a redwood forest and won’t be my last. Many choices of easily traversed paths and trails. I can’t wait to return!  more »
  • By elevette13
    Be sure to go online and purchase reservations for parking in advance. I highly recommend a weekday visit in the late morning if visiting in the cooler winter months. It will be less crowded and will....  more »
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  • By K P
    We went last fall to San Francisco and decided to stop here as it is close. It was one of my favorite parts of the trip. The park rangers are excited to teach kids. It was so beautiful and not overly crowded. Lots to explore and go at your own pace. My kids got to be junior park rangers and get a badge.
  • By Amanda Monahan
    We loved hiking here. It is a one of a kind experience. We reserved afternoon parking and were able to park close to the visitor center. It looked like sometimes the parking is pretty far out, my guess would be in the morning. My son was in awe of the giant trees. I highly recommend this park! ♥️
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