Muir Woods National Monument (U.S. National Park Service)

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Welcome to Muir Woods National Monument!

"This is the best tree-lovers monument that could possibly be found in all the forests of the world," declared conservationist John Muir when describing the majestic coast redwoods of Muir Woods.

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Explore Golden Gate National Recreation Area

Muir Woods National Monument is a part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA), one of the largest urban national parks in the world. GGNRA was established in 1972 and contains 75,398 acres extend from Tomales Bay in Marin County to San Mateo County in the south, encompassing 59 miles of shoreline - one of the nation’s largest coastal preserves.

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Muir Woods National Monument (Official Map & Guide)

Muir Woods National Monument Centennial

Muir Woods National Monument turns 100 on January 9, 2008! President Theodore Roosevelt designated this old-growth redwood forest as the United State's 10th National Monument. Learn more about Muir Wood's centennial celebration.

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Muir Woods National Monument
Mill Valley, California 94941-2696

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Visitor Information
(415) 388-2596

Visitor Information (Recorded Message)
(415) 388-2595

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(415) 389-6957

Climate

The park is cool, shaded and moist year round. Daytime temperatures at Muir Woods average between 40 and 70 degrees Farenheit.