Are the Muir Woods redwoods or sequoia trees?

The large trees in Muir Woods are the coastal redwoods, the tallest of all living things, and some scattered Douglas firs. The tallest coastal redwood at Muir Woods is about 258 feet, approximately the height of a six-foot person stacked head to toe 45 times.



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Muir Woods is an ancient remnant of the redwood forests that once covered large areas of North America.

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Sequoias and giant redwoods are often referred to interchangeably, though they are two very different, though equally remarkable, species of tree. Both naturally occurring only in California, these two species share a distinctive cinnamon-colored bark and the proclivity for growing to overwhelming heights.

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Muir Woods National Monument is in Marin County, California, just a few miles north of San Francisco. The 558-acre monument preserves one of the last remaining ancient redwood forests in the Bay Area. Some of the redwoods are nearly 1,000 years old and reach heights of more than 250 feet.

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The giant trees are more impressive in Sequoia but it's super touristy imo. If you want to go for long hikes then Sequoia is better. Redwoods are impressive, but really only grow in small groves. If you want short hikes and a foggy beach then Redwoods is great.

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The largest patch of old-growth redwood forest is located in Humboldt Redwoods State Park, California, United States.

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Established in 1968, Redwood National Park is located in northernmost coastal California, and is home to old-growth coast redwoods.

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An inspiring example of cooperation between federal and state agencies, the Redwood parks shelter sequoias in cathedral-like groves stretching along 37 miles of Pacific coastline, near the northern limit of the tree's narrow range.

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The trails throughout Muir Woods are flat and super easy, so you will be fine even if you are not a very advanced hiker. If you simply want to see the redwoods, you can walk around Redwood Creek Trail. However, if you want to avoid the crowds and are not afraid of a more strenuous hike, take Canopy View Trail.

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There is a reason Muir Woods is one of the most popular day trips from San Francisco – this small national monument packs a powerful punch. From experiencing breathtaking coastal and forest views to wandering through the famous redwood forest, Muir Woods is easily one of our favorite places in the Bay Area.

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