A WHOLE COUNTRY OF REASONS TO GO

Muir Woods National Monument

California
Coastal redwoods & forest light
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Scenic header: Muir Woods National Monument · NPS/ Jace Ritchey · Photo credits
A GOOD REASON TO GO

Coastal redwoods & forest light

Walk beneath towering coast redwoods along a shaded creek valley. Choose an easy main-loop experience or a longer connection into surrounding hills according to your group’s needs.

beams of light from the top left corner of the image beam into a forest of towering redwood trunks
This 550-acre park protects an old-growth forest of coast redwoods (Sequoia sempervirens), the tallest type of tree in the world. Named for famed American naturalist John Muir, the National Monument occupies the homelands of the Coast Miwok people.
NPS/ Jace Ritchey

What to explore

  • Redwood Creek trails
  • Cathedral Grove area
  • Redwood forest interpretation

Before you go

Parking or shuttle reservations may be required. Arrange group transport carefully and confirm current access before arrival.

Allow time for the approach, interpretation and breaks. Check the specific facilities and walking surfaces your guests need.

Where to stay →Official visitor information ↗

Current access, reservations, fees and operating arrangements should be checked with the official operator or managing agency. Photographs can show earlier conditions.