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Entrance to Muir Woods National Monument

A wooden bridge crosses Redwood Creek in the redwood forest

Summer is a busy time at Muir Woods. Visit early in the morning for the most pleasant experience.

Sun rays shine down on a visitor among very tall redwood trees

Later afternoon is a gorgeous time of day to visit Bohemian Grove, inside Muir Woods.

A yellow banana slug creeping along a twig

Banana slugs creep along the forest floor in Muir Woods and are likely to be abundant in the warmer days of winter.

in a shady forest, a ranger in a flat hat and green uniform speaks with a small group of visitors

Muir Woods rangers deliver daily tree talks to connect visitors with the redwood forest ecosystem.

Two rangers stand next to a big sign and speak to visitors seated in the foreground

More than just a forest, Muir Woods has rich cultural history.

a visitor points to a sign that says muir woods

Visitors can receive orientation at the front entrance before visiting the forest.

two rangers in flat hats with their backs to the camera point at trees in the distance

Rangers are always available at Muir Woods to welcome visitors, answer questions, and provide orientation.

Physical Address:

Muir Woods National Monument

1 Muir Woods Rd

Mill Valley, CA 94941

Mailing Address:

Muir Woods National Monument

1 Muir Woods Rd

Mill Valley, CA 94941

contact-details

Phone Number: 415-561-2850 Voice

Email Address: goga_muwo_socialmedia@nps.gov
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Walk among old growth coast redwoods, cooling their roots in the fresh water of Redwood Creek and lifting their crowns to reach the sun and fog. Federally protected as a National Monument since 1908, this primeval forest is both refuge and laboratory, revealing our relationship with the living landscape. What will you discover in Muir Woods?

park designation:National Monument

Directions:

From San Francisco: Muir Woods is located 11 miles north of the Golden Gate Bridge. Take Hwy 101 North --> Mill Valley/Highway 1/ Stinson Beach Exit --> Follow the signs to Hwy 1 --> Follow the signs to Muir Woods From the East Bay: Take Hwy 580/Richmond/San Rafael Bridge West --> Hwy 101 South --> Take the Stinson Beach/Mill Valley Exit --> Follow the signs to Highway 1 --> Follow the signs to Muir Woods Vehicles over 35 feet long are prohibited. Vehicles over 17ft need an oversized parking spot.

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Operating Hours:

Muir Woods National Monument

Muir Woods is open every day of the year, with exceptions for inclement weather and hazardous conditions. Our core winter hours are 8AM-5PM; in the spring, summer, and fall we are open later based on increased daylight hours. Updates on closures will be posted as an alert to the website and on social-media pages.

Exceptions:

Low shoulder season- beginning of year (March 10, 2025 - April 9, 2025)

High shoulder season- beginning of year (April 10, 2025 - May 24, 2025)

Peak hours (May 25, 2025 - September 1, 2025)

high shoulder season - end of year (September 3, 2025 - September 30, 2025)

Low shoulder season- end of year (October 1, 2025 - November 2, 2025)

Weather Information:

The coast redwood forest is cool most times of the year with temperatures ranging from 40 - 70 F/ 4 - 21 C. Always come prepared with layers. From late October to early May, expect cool weather & possible 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. Often, the fall (September-October) is the warmest time of year.