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After that, you will along this second path all the way to Bridge 1. After you cross this bridge, you will be back on the main trail near the park entrance. This loop is about 2 miles and takes about one and a half hours. Other Redwoods Near SF : Are you looking for additional options to check out the redwoods during your visit? Check out my list of other options nearby including what to expect from your visit and how far away they are from SF. In addition to the flat, wooden walking paths, there are also several great hiking paths within the park.
The acre park has a total of 6 miles worth of trails. The four additional miles are unpaved routes that take you up and down hills. Once you reach the edges of the park, many of these trails link up with longer trails on Mount Tamalpais.
If you want to learn more about these routes, you can pick up a hiking map at the entrance to Muir Woods National Park. It's the perfect place to relax or fuel up either before or after your hikes. There are picnic tables outside it. The retail store hours are from 9 am and also close 1 hour before the park closes. Everyone 15 and under gets in free. The park is open every day of the year including holidays. The park's hours change based on the season and when the sun goes down.
It's currently open from 8 am to 6 pm daily. Many people opt to take a tour to Muir Woods National Park. This option saves you the hassle of renting a car for the day and dealing with bay area traffic.
It also means you don't have to fight for parking, which is really difficult here on the weekends and during the busy summer months. Since Muir Woods isn't that far from SF, most people stop in Sausalito either before or after their visit. This tour combines a trip to both. It also includes a minute narrated cruise around the bay. If you decide to continue your hike without going to Redwood Canyon, you will simply follow the creek downstream.
If you decide to hike along Redwood Creek Trail, the most popular destination, you will have a chance to visit several groves located along the way: Founders Grove with the biggest tree along the whole trail; Cathedral Grove and Bohemian Grove all of which are populated with amazing redwood trees.
As you walk along Redwood Creek Trail, you will pass four bridges that feature mile markers and tell you exactly where you are. Accessible as part of the main trail are a half-mile loop, one-mile loop, and two-mile loop.
Bridge 2 Loop will take you to Bridge 1 and set you a little bit back exactly where you started. This hike will take you around the path where you will find the Bridge Tree. This is a perfect photo spot, so make sure to keep your eyes peeled for those hollow redwood trunks!
This trail is pretty flat so if you are not a very advanced hiker, this is a perfect opportunity to take some cool photos and get some exercise. Bridge 3 Loop will also take you to Bridge 1 if you walk to the end.
Since Bridge 3 is located further along the main walkway, it will take you about 1 hour to complete. This is hands down one of the most popular Muir Woods hiking trails if you want to enjoy these majestic trees. To do this hike, you will need at least a couple of hours.
To do Bridge 3 Loop, go along the wooden boardwalk for about 10 minutes after you have paid the entrance fee. Bridge 4 Loop starts at the end of the main trail. The loop is about 2 miles and will take you between 1 and 1,5 hours to complete depending on your pace. This is the longest trail within Joh Muir National Monument and compared to the two previous trails it offers plenty of physical challenges.
Since the trail goes up to Mount Tamalpais, I would personally recommend this trail over the other two, since it boasts the most scenic route. To find Bridge 4 Loop, go along the wooden path after you start on the main trail. After you cross the bridge, you will start going up the mountain.
From the elevated trail, you will be able to see the incredible views of the redwoods below you. The roads to Muir Woods are extremely winding with significant drop-offs. Vehicle idling and generator use are prohibited once at Muir Woods.
Parking is front-in parking only through a single-lane, narrow parking lot. Please see the nps. Oversized vehicle parking is limited to 1 hour 45 minutes. There is no official passenger drop off or loading zone at Muir Woods. Visitors with standard, ADA, and electric vehicle parking reservations may stay until the end of regular park hours on the day of their reservation, regardless of their scheduled arrival time. These reservations have a scheduled half-hour minute arrival window.
Medium and large vehicle reservations have defined arrival and departure times. For medium and large vehicle reservations, the user must arrive and depart within the 1-hour minute reservation. No, to protect the wildlife, the other visitors, and your pet. Standard parking and shuttle reservations can be made online or by phone up to 90 days in advance on a rolling basis.
All reservations are released at am Pacific Time. For standard, accessible, and electric vehicles, the majority of reservations are released 90 days in advance, and a limited number of reservations are released 3 days in advance. The 3-day-out release is intended to provide access for visitors who were unable to plan their trip further in advance. Booking a reservation far in advance is recommended.
Yes, reservations are required for ADA spaces. There are eight 8 ADA spaces available, located in the main parking lot. Additionally, the reservation website is designed to comply with Section standards to ensure that it is accessible to users with a variety of abilities. There are two ADA spaces that accommodate vans. Additionally, oversized vehicles can be parked at the shuttle stops, and all shuttles have ADA accommodations.
Visitors arriving by vehicle must have a parking reservation in advance. If you arrive to Muir Woods without a reservation, you will be turned away. Parking reservations are not sold on site, and there is no cell reception to make a phone or web reservation.
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