National Monument · California

Muir Woods National Monument

Old-growth coast redwoods near San Francisco

TypeNational Monument
StateCalifornia
Best seasonYear-round
Don’t missCathedral Grove

A hushed cathedral of ancient coast redwoods just north of the Golden Gate — some over 250 feet tall and a thousand years old. The easiest place to stand among giants.

What to see

  • Cathedral Grove
  • Redwood Creek boardwalk
  • Ben Johnson Trail
  • Mount Tamalpais above
  • Fern-lined understory

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