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Muir Woods National Monument
Places To Go

Muir Woods is part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA). GGNRA offers a diverse range of natural and cultural sites to explore, extending across San Mateo, San Francisco, and Marin counties. To learn more about the following locations, please visit GGNRA.


A burl can grow high up on the side of a Redwood tree.  

Did You Know?
A burl is a mass of dormant buds grown on the redwood’s trunk. In the event of a fire or flood disturbance a burl will vigorously sprout shoots each with the potential to become a mature tree.

Last Updated: July 07, 2007 at 15:52 EST