Muir Woods National Monument (U.S. National Park Service)

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Adverse weather may cause delays on roads leading to Muir Woods. See Mill Valley on 511.org for traffic info. In heavy fog, use low-beam headlights. Tail-lights will be visible to drivers behind you.

Welcome to Muir Woods National Monument!

On January 9, 1908, President Theodore Roosevelt signed legislation establishing Muir Woods National Monument. William and Elizabeth Kent had donated the woods to save the trees, and asked that it be named after John Muir. Upon learning of its dedication, Mr. Muir declared, "This is the best tree-lovers monument that could possibly be found in all the forests of the world."
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Photo of the Muir Woods Visitor Center and entrance arch.

Fee Increase in 2012 to Keep State Parks Open

The adult entrance fee to Muir Woods will increase from $5 to $7 on January 1, 2012. The fee increase is in collaboration between the California Department of Parks and Recreation and the National Park Service to keep California State Parks near Muir Woods open.Click here for the full story and a page of Frequently Asked Questions.

The Fern Creek to Alice Eastwood trails are located in Mount Tamalpais State Park which surrounds Muir Woods. The state park and Muir Woods operate aeamless forest boundary.

About Muir Woods ...

Muir Woods National Monument was established to protect an old-growth coast redwood forest from destruction. The park's award-winning trails are recognized for their accessibility, providing visitors with an easy walk on paved trails or boardwalks through the Woods. Other trails to the ridge tops offer a more strenuous experience for avid hikers. In the light gaps beneath the redwood trees are red alders, California big leaf maples, tanoaks, and Douglas fir. The forest floor is covered in redwood sorrel, ferns, fungi, duff and debris. Several bridges cross Redwood Creek which flows through the park year-round. Wildlife residents include the endangered coho salmon fingerlings, Pacific wren, woodpeckers, owls, deer, chipmunks, skunks, river otters and squirrels to name a few. Click here for trail information.

Main Trail section beyond the construction zone. Access this quiet area via Bridge 2.

Trail Information

A short section of the Main Trail is closed due to renovation until mid-January. More than six miles of trails are open for visitors to experience an easy walk on the valley floor through the primeval redwood forest. Click here for additional trail information.

NPS Interpretive Interns Kristen Henderson and Cooper Griffen greet visitors in the Muir Woods Visitor Center.

Volunteering Information

Looking for ways to show your support? Visit our Volunteers page for further information on drop-in volunteering,internships,and other opportunities.

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Muir Woods National Monument
Mill Valley, California 94941-2696

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Phone

Muir Woods is open everyday at 8 AM, including holidays. For visitor information, please call
(415) 388-2596

Visitor Information and Wildlife Hotline (Recorded Message)
(415) 388-2595

Fax

(415) 389-6957

Climate

The park is cool, shaded and moist year round. Daytime temperatures range between 40 and 70 degrees Farenheit. Before your visit, check the weekly forecast by entering Mill Valley, CA on the NOAA website, http://www.noaa.gov/wx.html.

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