Trails in Muir Woods and Vicinity

Early mornings are quiet times to meander on the boardwalk through Pinchot Grove. Trails in Muir Woods are either asphalted or boardwalked and are wheelchair and stroller accessible.

NPS photo by Lou Sian

Trails in and Around Muir Woods

Muir Woods National Monument contains 6 miles of trails. There is a 1/2 hour loop, a 1 hour loop, and a 1 1/2 hour loop as well as longer hikes on trails that extend into surrounding Mount Tamalpais State Park. Click to see a map of Muir Woods and its Vicinity. All of these walks afford views of thousands of old-growth coast redwoods, the tallest living things in the world. Pets, bicycles, smoking, horseback riding and camping are not permitted within the park. Food is not permitted in the forest, but a light snack may be eaten at the plaza or cafe deck.

The trails in Muir Woods are asphalted or boadwalked. Trails on the canyon walls are dirt, narrow, steep, and rutted with tree roots. Stroller and wheelchairs are not advised on most of the upper trails. Trail information is available in the Visitor Center.

 

TRAIL ADVISORIES

The Dipsea Bridge at the Muir Woods Annex parking lot near Muir Woods Road is OPEN. Click to see a map of Muir Woods and its Vicinty. Thanks to all who took the extra steps to protect critical habitat for endangered coho salmon in Redwood Creek.

Mount Tamalpais State Park Trails

Muir Woods National Monument is surrounded by California State Park property. Many trails to and from Muir Woods connect with Mount Tamalpais State Park trails. These trails are long, narrow, unpaved, and often steep, requiring sturdy shoes with good treads. If you are planning to exit the monument via a state park trail, we recommend that you purchase a Muir Woods NM Park Map which includes a Nature Self-Guide and Watershed Hiking Map. This map may be purchased for $1 at the Visitor Center or at the self-serve map box at Bridge 2.

All trails in Mt. Tamalpais State Park are open.

For information about the trails outside the national monument, visit the Mount Tamalpais State Park Web site. Clicking on the highlighted link will take you away from the Muir Woods Web site.