Muir Woods National Monument
Mill Valley, California
| Address: | Muir Woods National Monument, 1 Muir Woods Rd, Mill Valley, CA 94941, USA |
| GPS: |
37°53'43.3"N 122°34'41.1"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | California |
Restrooms Streams Trails Rocks Wildflowers State Park Lakes Rivers Waterfalls Glaciers Ponds
Hike
There are several suggested hikes on the main trail leaving from the visitors center. The longest, a loop, is about 2 miles. It is the only one that leaves the boardwalk. It has some elevation gain. The others areally flat, with a boardwalk taking you to trees with signs explaining their significance. There is a lot of information posted around to inform curious minds, as well as some guided tours and programs from children. There are several other trails leaving or passing through this area, for those looking for a longer hike.
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Add ResourceBe courteous, informed, and prepared. Read trailhead guidelines, stay on the trail, and don't feed the wildlife.
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- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Mill Valley, California
- Head west on Sunnyside Ave toward E Blithedale Ave (131 ft)
- Turn right onto E Blithedale Ave (335 ft)
- Turn left onto Throckmorton Ave (0.1 mi)
- Turn right to stay on Throckmorton Ave (0.2 mi)
- Turn left onto Ethel Ave (0.1 mi)
- Sharp right onto Wildomar St (0.2 mi)
- Turn left onto Molino Ave (230 ft)
- Turn right onto Wildomar St (0.1 mi)
- Turn right onto Edgewood Ave (0.5 mi)
- Turn left onto Sequoia Valley Rd (0.7 mi)
- Slight right onto Muir Woods Rd (1.5 mi)
- Turn right (381 ft)
- Turn right (308 ft)
Parking is limited, so carpool if possible or be early.
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3/15/17 11:43 am
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