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Muir Woods National Monument

Highway 101, Mill Valley, CA 94941
(415) 388-2595
Ranked #1 of 11 attractions in Mill Valley
4.5 of 5 stars 462 Reviews
Type: Forests, Monuments/ Statues, Nature/ Wildlife Areas, National Parks
Activities: Hiking, Walking
Fee: Yes
Owner description: Part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, this coastal redwood preserve features majestic redwoods and scenic hiking trails that draw more...... more » Owner description: Part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, this coastal redwood preserve features majestic redwoods and scenic hiking trails that draw more than 1.5 million visitors each year. « less
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Edmonton, Canada
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

We visited Muir Woods twice in our 1 week stay in San Francisco! The first time was with Tower Tours and we enjoyed it so much, we came back 5 days later once we had rented a car. The size and age of the redwoods makes one feel quite small and insignificant by comparison. There are a variety of walking... More

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West Palm Beach, Florida
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26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

Spent a few hours walking amongst the redwoods. We went during the week and got there early enough to get a parking spot in the closest parking lot. When we came back out cars were parked all the way down the road! Also busses had arrived dropping people off. I would try to get there early in the morning on... More

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Montreal, Canada
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

This is a beautiful old-growth forest of gigantic coastal Redwood trees. More

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Sunnyvale, California
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012 NEW

We went there last Saturday. Arrived sharp at 7:40 am and the main parking was still not opened. We thought, its already full as the signboard said lot full more parking ahead. So we went to next lot and park there. Just behind the parking lot there is a small creek and two trails. We hike a little bit then... More

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Xenia, Ohio
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49 reviews 49 reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012 NEW

We were impressed when we first entered the woods. It was very quiet. The giant redwoods were indeed giants. It is any easy monument to walk. You could spend anywhere from2 to 4 hours in the Muir Woods. To capture the trees, I think it would be best to have a camcorder. The trees are to tall to use a... More

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San Francisco, California
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

One thing about natural history is that despite all your fore knowledge and assumptions you can still be overawed and surprised by the real thing. Those trees just have to be seen. More

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New Jersey, USA
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26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

Very beautiful park. However the ride into the park is hair-raising. If you are afraid of heights you might want to blindfold yourself as long as you're not driving. More

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Carmel, IN
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

If you don't have time to drive all the way to the northern end of the state to see the giant sequoias this is a good alternative. Giant redwoods in a very serine setting; just a little more than a half hour out of San Francisco, with a drive across the Golden Gate bridge and a representative sample of the... More

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Vienna, Virginia
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69 reviews 69 reviews
Reviews in 38 cities Reviews in 38 cities
52 helpful votes 52 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012
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Here's the trick: The buses from San Francisco start to arrive at about 9 AM. The gates open at 8. If you arrive at 8 you get the park to yourself. Take the Hillside Trail at Bridge 2, and you'll lose even the handful of other people who know the 8 AM trick. You'll meet 'em in about a half... More

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San Francisco, California
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97 reviews 97 reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
38 helpful votes 38 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

Although there are usually a lot of people here, it still feels like the trees overwhelm the noise and the people. Really remarkable place to see the redwoods close to San Francisco. More

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