• 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 Beach Parking Lot Closed June-November 2013

    This alert applies to Muir Beach, but not nearby Muir Woods. Muir Beach parking lot closed June-November 2013 for construction. Restrooms and parking will not be available at Muir Beach during this period. Check back for updates or call (415)561-3054.

  • Dipsea Foot Bridge at the Annex Lot is BACK!

    The Dipsea foot bridge at the Annex Lot is back in place. Thanks to all who took the Deer Park Fire Road detour. Taking those extra steps helped to protect Redwood Creek and the endangered juvenile coho.

Plan Your Visit

Plan Your Visit with These Helpful Links

To help plan your visit to the National Monument, click on directions, operating hours, fees, and activities available during your visit, typical weather conditions, and a downloadable trail map.

This Summer Ride the Muir Woods Shuttle, Saturdays and Sundays Only, Plus Three major Holidays!

Summer is Muir Woods' most busiest of months, especially on Saturdays and Sundays. Parking and traffic congestion on roads leading to the national park, can be difficult. The Muir Woods Shuttle provides a stress free ride to within steps to the Muir Woods entrance. Spend more time in Muir Woods and less time looking for parking by taking the Muir Woods Shuttle. The Muir Woods Shuttle is available on Saturday and Sundays only, as well as on the following holidays: Memorial Day (Monday, May 27, 2013), Independence Day (Thursday, July 4, 2013) and Labor Day (Monday, September 2, 2013). To view the Muir Woods Shuttle Route 66 schedule, bus stops, and fees, click here or visit marintransit.org.

The round-trip fare is $5 per person, 16 years and older. Children 15 years and youner are free. Pay at the Muir Woods Visitor Center for your shuttle fare ($5) plus the entrance fee ($7 per persons 16 years and older).. Retain your receipt and show the driver to re-board the shuttle for your ride back to the parking lot or ferry.

You may catch the Muir Woods Shuttle at the Pohono Park and Ride off of Highway 101 or the Sausalito Ferry Terminal. For information, click here.

How to Get to Muir Woods, Mondays through Fridays

On weekdays, coming to Muir Woods on public transportation is challenging and requires hiking into the park from the nearest Marin Stagecoach bus stop. Public transportation does not come directly to Muir Woods. Read our brochure on Car-less Ways to Muir Woods.

Entrance Fee to Muir Woods

The entrance fee to Muir Woods National Monument is $7 for people 16 years and older. Parking is free. Children 15 years and younger will continue to have free admission.

 

Schedule of Events

Learn about upcoming special hikes, and programs please visit our schedule of events.

Muir Woods Brochures in Different Languages

 
Muir Woods Brochure

Muir Woods National Monument (Official Map & Guide)
Feel free to download a copy of our official map and guide to prepare for your visit to Muir Woods. Inside you'll find a map of the coast redwood range. [1.5 MB, PDF]


English version

 
墨爾紅木公園

墨爾紅木公園 (Chinese Traditional Official Map & Guide)
Feel free to download a copy of our official map and guide to prepare for your visit to Muir Woods. [1.46 MB, PDF]

Chinese version

 
Muir Woods National Monument (Russian)

Национальный памятник (Russian Official Map & Guide)
Feel free to download a copy of our official map and guide to prepare for your visit to Muir Woods. [465 KB, PDF]

Russian version

 
Muir Woods National Monument Brochure

ミュアウッズ国定記念物は (Japanese Official Map & Guide)
Feel free to download a copy of our official map and guide to prepare for your visit to Muir Woods. [632 KB, PDF]

Japanese version

 
El Bosque Muir

El Bosque Muir (Spanish Official Map & Guide)
Feel free to download a copy of our official map and guide to prepare for your visit to Muir Woods. [1.32 MB, PDF]

Español version

 
Das National-Denkmal Muir Woods

Das National-Denkmal Muir Woods (German Official Map & Guide)
Feel free to download a copy of our official map and guide to prepare for your visit to Muir Woods. [939 KB, PDF]

German version

 
Le Monument National, Muir Woods

Le Monument National, Muir Woods (French Official Map & Guide)
Feel free to download a copy of our official map and guide to prepare for your visit to Muir Woods. [939 KB, PDF]

French version

Did You Know?

Banana Slug moving accross trail in Muir Woods

Banana Slugs are North America’s largest land mollusk.  They are a gastropod which means footed stomach.  They crawl along the forest floor crunching up and decomposing dead material. More...