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S.F. Bay Area — California
Marin County
Marin County Attractions
Muir Woods Visitor Center
Muir Woods Visitor Center
Muir Woods Visitor Center is located at the park's front
entrance. Get information on the park, including brochures and maps
of the hiking trails. You can also shop for books, cards, chocolates and more.
Best Time to Visit Muir Woods
Anytime of the year is a good time to visit
Muir Woods — it is open 365 days a year from 8am-sunset.
Visiting on weekdays, mornings or late afternoons
are best if you want to avoid the crowds — during peak summer
season, the parking lots are filled with tour buses.
Muir Woods is a great place to visit if you're
looking for something fun to do on a cloudy, dull or foggy day — it
doesn't have to be sunny to enjoy the park's magnificent Redwood
trees and scenic hiking trails. Bring a jacket or wear layers,
especially during summer time when the weather can be foggy and
chilly.
Getting To Muir
Woods
Follow signs from Hwy 101 (North) after crossing the Golden Gate
Bridge. The first half of the journey (off Hwy 101) is a scenic
windy road lined with fragrant
Eucalyptus trees. After taking the "Muir Woods" turnoff, expect an
extremely windy, steep and narrow mountainous road that leads down to Muir
Woods.
Muir Woods Parking
Muir Woods has multiple parking lots, however, parking is limited. Arrive early,
especially if you want to park in the main lot (closest to Muir Woods entrance) — it's
usually filled with Tour Buses. Visiting on weekdays, mornings or late afternoons
are best. 
Muir Woods Hours
Open year-round 8am-sunset.
Entry fee required.
More Info
415-388-2595
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Muir Woods Information Booth
The Information Booth is located just outside the Visitor Center.
Ask questions and get more information before beginning
your hiking trek through the park.
If you're visiting Muir Woods during early Summer
to Fall, be sure to ask about the resident Ladybugs.
Click here for more
info and pics of Muir Woods Ladybugs
Muir Woods Tips
- Arrive early to avoid
crowds and find parking. Weekdays, mornings or late afternoons
are the best times to visit Muir Woods — during peak
summer season, the parking lots are filled with tour buses.
- If you don't want to hassle with driving
and parking, take a Tour of Muir Woods — tours depart
from San Francisco
- Wear comfortable shoes. Hiking boots are
not necessary — sneakers are fine for the main trails
- Jackets (layers) are advised, especially during
foggy/chilly summer months. Park temperatures average 40° to
70°F
- Eat before you arrive, or after hiking the
trails because no food is allowed inside the park
- Bring bottled water to keep hydrated, especially
if you're planning on hiking all the trails
- Great photo ops — be sure to
bring along a camera
- No pets, except service dogs
- No horses or bicycles,
except on fire roads
- No smoking on trails
- No portable radios
- Fun for families — the park offers all
levels of hiking trails
- Picnicking and camping are not allowed, but
facilities are provided nearby
- Help keep wildlife healthy; don't feed
or disturb them
- No fishing in Redwood Creek
- Don't mar or remove flowers, trees,
or other natural features
- "Quiet" is encouraged along
the trails — the peacefulness really enhances your hike.
Even though there were people in the park during our last visit,
at some points along the trail, we didn't see or hear a soul — except
for a babbling brook, rustling leaves and singing birds. Pure
bliss!
- NOTE: Poison Oak and Stinging Nettles are
common. During high winds, branches or trees may fall. Stay on
the trails and pay attention to what's around you.
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