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Muir Woods National Monument
Things To Know Before You Come

To make your visit more enjoyable, above are topics (Your Safety, Lodging, Pets) that will help you prepare for your trip to Muir Woods National Monument. The park is open every day of the year at 8:00 AM (including all holidays). However, be prepared for our weather. The park is cool, shaded and moist year round. Daytime temperatures at Muir Woods average between 40 and 70 degrees Fahrenheit. Be prepared for rain if visiting the park between November and April.

Sunrays reaching down through the forest canopy of the Coast Redwood trees.  

Did You Know?
Although once found across the northern hemisphere, Coastal Redwoods only exist along a narrow 500 mile coastal strip in northern California and southern Oregon.

Last Updated: August 28, 2008 at 18:58 EST