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Muir Woods National Monument
Travel Advisory

All roads to Muir Woods National Monument are open at this time. However, to find out the latest information on road construction and detours in the area please visit Caltrans.

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: October 13, 2008 at 16:24 EST