Parking and shuttle reservations can be made online at GoMuirWoods.com or by phone at 1-800-410-2419. Only Muir Woods and Alcatraz have fees associated with entrance,
you can enjoy free-fee days at all other park sites in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area
(with exception of parking fees).
Can you walk into Muir Woods?
Muir Woods is a National Monument just a stone’s throw away from the heart of San Francisco in the Golden Gate Recreation Area. One of few national parks or monuments where you can find redwoods,
visitors can walk among towering trees thousands of years their senior
.
Can you hike Muir Woods without a reservation?
No! Visitors arriving by vehicle must have a parking reservation in advance
. If you arrive to Muir Woods without a reservation, you will be turned away.
Is Muir Woods Worth seeing?
Overall, Muir Woods National Monument is
an amazing place that will make you feel insignificant (in a good way) standing before some of the largest trees in the world
. Experienced without people, it is nothing short of breathtaking, and one of the coolest places you’ll visit in California.
Can I take an Uber to Muir Woods?
Technically,
you can still take Uber to Muir Woods
– although this may change in the future. The only problem is getting back. There is no cell signal or wifi in the woods, and thus ordering a car via your phone to return to San Francisco isn’t possible.
How do you get to Muir Woods without a car?
Unfortunately, there aren’t many reliable options for public Muir Woods transportation from the city. You can
take the bus from San Francisco to Sausalito, and the Muir Woods shuttle from Sausalito to the park
. But keep in mind that it takes at least an hour on public transit to get between the park and the city!
How much time do you need at Muir Woods?
Visiting Muir Woods can be a great experience as long as you plan everything right and take time to explore it. I recommend taking
between 1,5-3 hours
to explore everything, however, if you want to do more hiking, you should allocate about 5 hours for your trip.
What is the best time to visit Muir Woods?
First of all, avoid weekends and go
mid-week if possible
. Rainy, foggy or cold days are less crowded as well. To avoid the crowds during the day, get there very early or after 4 pm. When the crowds thin out and commercial parking is open to the public.
Can you just drive through Muir Woods?
The one thing you can’t do is drive through Muir Woods
. Once you arrive here, there is no road through the canyon itself, and the old-growth redwoods are not visible from any road. Regardless of how you reach the park, the only way to see the redwoods is to walk, travel by wheelchair etc.
Is Muir Woods a hard hike?
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.
What was filmed in Muir Woods?
Rise of the Planet of the Apes
(2011)
In the fictional tales, the apes have made Muir Woods their home, even though the film was actually shot in British Columbia. The Muir Woods National Monument, perhaps better known simply as the Redwood Forest, spans 12 miles north of San Francisco in Marin County.
How do you spend a day in Muir Woods?
Take a Hike
. The only way to see Muir Woods National Monument is to hit the trails. There are 6 miles of trails within Muir Woods itself with additional trails that veer into Mount Tamalpais State Park. So, it’s up to you just how much you want to do.
How do I get to Muir Woods?
To do this, start by taking a bus or the ferry from San Francisco to Sausalito, Mill Valley, or Marin City. Once you get to one of these towns, you can hop on one of Marin Transit’s Muir Woods shuttle that will take you directly into the park.
How do you park at Muir Woods?
How do I reserve a Muir Woods parking space?
Go to the Muir Woods website or call 1-800-410-2419 to reserve your parking space for $8
. Spaces are made available to reserve up to 90 days in advance on a rolling basis.
Can you bike in Muir Woods?
This is a very popular area for birding,
road biking
, and scenic driving, so you’ll likely encounter other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime.
Can you park outside of Muir Woods?
Under the new system
there is no parking outside the Muir Woods lots
. The shoulder areas along the narrow roadside are now “No Parking” areas, and those rules are enforced tightly by local authorities.
How long is Muir Woods hike?
| Hike Round-Trip Distance Time/ Difficulty Level | Muir Woods to Muir Beach and back 6 mi/ 9.7 km Elevation Gain: 150 ft/ 46 m +/- 4 hours | Stinson Beach via Dipsea Trail and back 10 mi/ 16.1 km Elevation Gain: 1240 ft/ 378 m +/- 7 hours |
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Are there giant redwoods in Muir Woods?
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.
Is Muir Woods part of redwood National Park?
The Muir Woods National Monument is an old-growth coastal redwood forest
.
What is so special about Muir Woods?
Muir Woods is
the first National Monument that was created solely because of a land donation from a individual
. Congressman William Kent donated the land to protect redwoods, some of which are over 150 years old, from the logging industry boom.
