Its waters are home to Coho salmon and steelhead trout—keystone species in many Pacific ecosystems. Operating hours vary by season. More information can be found at nps. With more than 19 million annual visitors, the park is both an international destination and a local treasure for the 7 million people who call the Bay Area home.
Muir Woods Parking and Shuttle Reservations. Although the park is open days a year, hours vary by season. Visit the National Park Service site for details. There is no cell phone service in Muir Woods ; please make prior arrangements with your taxi or rideshare service for pickup.
Consider using a private bus tour or shuttle service. Contact individual operators for the most up-to-date schedules and fares. The Visitor Center at the Muir Woods entrance has exhibits and a vast selection of literature and information on Muir Woods. A cafe and gift shop is also located near the park entrance. Many of the canyon floor trails are boardwalks and paved trails, making the paths wheelchair accessible.
Muir Woods Visitor Center. The Muir Woods Visitor Center features exhibits and a vast selection of literature and information Muir Woods Parking and Shuttle Services. Reservations for parking and seats on the Muir Woods shuttle are now required seven days a week, Muir Woods Bus Tours.
Our Work. Dipsea Trail. Length 9. Meander in Marin. Difficulty Moderately Strenuous. Length 7. Length 5. Bootjack Trail. Birding Hikes Views Waterfalls Wildflowers. Difficulty Strenuous. Length 4. Deer Park Fire Road. Difficulty Easiest. Hillside Trail. Length 1. Lost Trail. Panoramic Trail. Plevin Cut Trailhead. Length 0. Redwood Creek Trail.
Length 2. Stapelveldt Trail. Sun Trail. TCC Trail. Surrounded by redwoods from the start, the flat path is easily accessible to wheelchairs and strollers. Bridges along the main trail differentiate three loop hikes ranging from a half-mile to two miles. The entire stretch of trail up to Bridge 4 is paved or boardwalk.
The longest option, requiring about 90 minutes to complete, connects to Hillside Trail. Built in as a fire line, it has an elevation gain of 90 feet, but is still rated easy. In , the grove became the first designated quiet zone in a national park. Muir Woods is surrounded by California's Mount Tamalpais State Park ; many trails connect to others outside its boundaries.
If you're willing to take on six miles with an elevation gain of feet , you can hike from Muir Woods to Muir Beach. Have all day?
Consider making the mile trek with an elevation gain of 1, feet to Stinson Beach. Staying on the trail is especially crucial in Muir Woods. Redwoods have shallow roots; walking on the forest floor can compact the soil, making it harder for trees to get water and nutrients. San Francisco: Tony Bennett left his heart here. Don't be surprised if you do, too. From its famed hills and colorful Victorian houses to a bustling Chinatown, San Francisco is a city bursting at the seams with diversions as well as fantastic food.
Stretch your legs on the nearly two-mile span of the Golden Gate Bridge; hop a ferry to explore Alcatraz, the illustrious prison Al Capone once called home; or take a joy ride on one of the city's treasured cable cars.
Sausalito: Set on the North side of the Golden Gate Bridge, just eight miles from Muir Woods, Sausalito's delightful main street is lined with shops, restaurants, art galleries and striking views of San Francisco's skyline.
Known for its distinctive tableware, Sausalito is the home of the original Heath Ceramics factory, operating since Here, shoppers in the know snatch up discounted seconds and overstock tile sold for a fraction of normal cost.
Stinson Beach: While many Northern California beaches are rugged, Stinson Beach is long and wide, with soft, white sand.
Lifeguards are typically on duty July through Labor Day. The laid-back, compact center of town is steps off the sand, and nine curvy, coastal miles from Muir Woods. There're no sidewalks, but there are a surf shop, market and bookstore, along with a few eateries and accommodations options. Point Reyes Station: Further north, Point Reyes National Seashore , a sanctuary for nearly 30 threatened and endangered species including tule elk and northern elephant seals, is what typically lures visitors here.
But locals line up for coffee and pastries at Bovine Bakery, and devour artisan cheese and accoutrements from Cowgirl Creamery. Editor's note: This article was originally published on October 27, Note: We are currently in the process of replacing our commenting service, so it may take a few days for previous comments to appear. Login or register on AARP. Call: 1.
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