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Claim to Fame: One of last remaining coastal redwood forests in the world
Location: 12 miles north of San Francisco, California
Website: http://www.nps.gov/MUWO/planyourvisit/index.htm

Located 12 miles north of San Francisco, Muir Woods National Monument is wonderful escape from city life and city activities. The park gets crowded quickly, so come early to explore this majestic redwood forest. During our visit, we spent about an hour exploring Muir Woods but could have easily spent more time. We were pressed for time and stayed on the main pathway, which was flat and easy to navigate (no hiking shoes needed), but the park has numerous trails branching off from the main path to explore even further.

In 1908, President Theodore Roosevelt declared Muir Woods a national monument to help protect the redwood forest from destruction. It was a very amazing, peaceful and humbling experience to walk among redwood trees that range from 400-800 years old and 250 feet tall. (parksconservancy.org).

The park has a cafeteria to grab lunch, water or snacks and readily available restrooms. Check the program board to see what talks and guided tours are being offered that day or purchase a self-guided program to go at your own pace.

As of 2018, parking and shuttle reservations are required to visit – click here for more information.

We highly recommend taking a short trip out to Muir Woods National Monument if you have the time.