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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