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Muir Woods National Monument
Operating Hours & Seasons

Hours

The park is open from 8 am to sunset, including holidays.

Approximate closing times for the year:

  • Sunday, January 25 —6 pm
  • Sunday, March 8 —8 pm  
  • Sunday, September 20 —7 pm  
  • Sunday, October 11 —6 pm  
  • Sunday, November 1 —5 pm

Currently the Visitor Center close at 4:30 pm. The Cafe/ Gift Shop close at 4:00 pm. The Park closes at 5:00 pm.

Muir Beach, Muir Beach Overlook, and Stinson Beach currently close at 6:00 pm.

Climate

The park is cool, shaded and moist year round. Daytime temperatures at Muir Woods average between 40 and 70 degrees Farenheit. Be prepared for rain if visiting the park between November through April.

Entrance sign at Muir Woods National Monument  

Did You Know?
Muir Woods National Monument celebrated its 100th Anniversary on January 9, 2008. Muir Woods was the first National Monument created in an urban setting allowing people easy access. Today more than 800,000 people from all over the world come to visit each year.
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Last Updated: November 02, 2009 at 18:35 EST