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Muir Woods National MonumentMuir Woods has many accessible trails with views of the redwood forest.
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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.
 
Volunteers assist park staff in numerous activites, from educational programs to trail restoration. This photo features the education program

Volunteering Information

Looking for ways to show your support? Visit our Volunteers page for further information on drop-in volunteering, internships, and other opportunities.
 
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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.
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Sunrays reaching down through the forest canopy of the Coast Redwood trees.  

Did You Know?
Although once found across the northern hemisphere, Coastal Redwoods only exist along a narrow 500 mile coastal strip in northern California and southern Oregon.

Last Updated: February 24, 2008 at 13:31 EST