• Visitors from all over the world come to explore the tranquility, beauty, and nature sounds of Muir Woods National Monument.

    Muir Woods

    National Monument California

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  • Muir Woods Shuttle to Operate on Select Holidays Only

    First time ever, Muir Woods Shuttle, Marin Transit Route 66 will operate on Thanksgiving weekend November 28 - December 1, Winter Solstice December 21, and day after Christmas to New Years Day, December 26 - January 1. Click for fees, schedule, & stops More »

  • Muir Beach Closed (not Muir Woods) July 8th to Mid-December 2013

    This alert applies to Muir Beach, not Muir Woods. Muir Beach is CLOSED for restoration/construction until December 28, 2013. No restrooms or parking available at Muir Beach during this period. Check back for updates or call (415) 561-3054. More »

  • Trail Work Ahead

    We're taking the time to repair our trails. Please don't be surprised on the trail to find it might be closed. The Hillside Trail is open through the winter. The Ocean View Trail is closed for the winter. The Bootjack is closed at the Spur More »

  • High Tides Forecast

    Morning high tides are scheduled for Friday Dec. 13 - Tuesday Dec. 17, 2013. Flooding may force closure of the HWY 1 offramp. Detoured visitors should exit off HWY 101 at E. Blithedale Avenue in Mill Valley. See Map -- http://goo.gl/maps/yRuXS

Directions

Address
Muir Woods National Monument
1 Muir Woods Road
Mill Valley, CA 94941

GPS Coordinates
Lattitude: 37 degrees 53.519 minutes North
Longitude: 122 degrees 34.253 minutes West

 

Driving to Muir Woods?

From San Francisco
Muir Woods is located 11 miles north of the Golden Gate Bridge.
Take Highway 101 North
Take the Mill Valley/Highway 1/ Stinson Beach Exit.
Follow the signs to Highway 1
Follow the signs to Muir Woods.

From the East Bay
Take the Highway 580/Richmond/San Rafael Bridge West
Take Highway 101 South
Take the Stinson Beach/Mill Valley Ext
Follow the signs to Highway 1
Follow the signs to Muir Woods

Vehicles over 35 feet long are prohibited. There are no RV parking facilities. RVs must park on the street.

For an interactive map, please visit maps.google.com/maps and type in Muir Woods National Monument.

Please refer to Traffic and Travel Tips and Travel Advisories for more details.

 
  • Transit & Trails Transit & Trails

    Find information on how to access any of the park's trails by walking, biking, car, and/or bus. Read More

Did You Know?

Volunteer planting native vegetation along Redwood Creek.

Volunteers and staff of Redwood Creek Nursery and Muir Woods National Monument have planted approximately 20,000 plants along Redwood Creek since 2003. More...