Here is information about lodging in Golden Gate National Parks. The closest lodging is available in Mill Valley, CA - the town Muir Woods is located in - or Muir Beach, CA.
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From late October to early May expect rain. Summer months (June-August) can be warmer but it is generally cool and dry. Expect heavy fog in the morning, burning off in the afternoon. Some say fall (August-October) is the best weather of the year.
Muir Woods is only 16 miles from the center of San Francisco proper. It's much closer than the well known Redwood National Forest, but you should still budget at least half a day to enjoy the smaller forest. The Muir Woods shuttle takes approximately 30 minutes from the drop-off locations to get to the park entrance.
Taylor State Park in Marin County. It's a lush gorge filled with hundreds of acres of redwood trees and easy-to-moderate hikes. If you're looking for a quick day trip to see the redwoods near San Francisco, but don't want to deal with the crowds of Muir Woods, this is an ideal spot.
You can easily get to Muir Woods without a car. The distance from San Francisco to Muir Woods is 16.4 miles, so it can take a while to get there if you don't know what the most efficient transport options are. Let's take a look! First, we'll look at some routes that we suggest you avoid.
Dress AppropriatelyMuir Woods is known for its cool, foggy climate and shaded trails. Wear comfortable shoes suitable for walking on uneven surfaces, and dress in layers to accommodate temperature changes. Don't forget to bring a waterproof jacket or umbrella, as the weather can be unpredictable.
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.
Hike through the soaring redwoods and immerse yourself in the sights that inspired John Muir to be such a strong voice for the preservation and conservation of America's most special places. Muir Woods is the first National Monument that was created solely because of a land donation from a individual.
Trail Surface: FirmMuir Woods' main trail begins at the visitor center and follows Redwood Creek on both sides of the stream. Large redwood trees line this trail from the very beginning. Though a level, easy stroll, the walk can be shortened by crossing at the second or third bridge to return.
This short and easy level walk is affordable to any hiker level and starts at the Muir Woods National Monument's main entrance. From the very beginning, you will find a comfortable wooden boardwalk for most of the trip. Immediately after starting, you'll be overwhelmed with colossal redwoods.
Muir Woods Trail – Bridge 3 and back| Level of difficulty: Easy | Length: 1.3-mile | Duration: 1h. This path follows the Redwood Creek Trail, which is the most popular taken way for anyone visiting the Muir Woods National Park.
Muir WoodsIn the Bay Area, Muir Woods National Monument is widely considered the best place to see Redwoods near San Francisco. Muir Woods is the closest Redwoods to San Francisco, just a 35-minute drive from the city. Muir Woods is an easy day trip for most cities in the Bay Area – especially when there's no traffic!