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John Muir National Historic SiteHetch Hetchy Valley floor before the deluge.
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John Muir National Historic Site
Directions
 

Getting There

Planes
Both Oakland and San Francisco International Airports provide access to the area.

Trains

BART trains run to the Pleasant Hill station. We are closest to that station. Take the 116 bus to the site.

There is also an Amtrak station in downtown Martinez (2 miles from here). Take the 116 bus to the site.

Automobiles
Eastbound I-80 to eastbound Highway 4. Exit at Alhambra Avenue, turning left at bottom of the ramp. Cross beneath highway; Site is immediately on your left.

I-680 northbound or southbound to Highway 4 westbound. Exit at Alhambra Ave. Turn right at bottom of ramp; Site is located immediately on your left.

 
Muir with blunt-nosed mechanical beetle enthusiasts.
 
 Muir and Brownie the mule.
How to get to John Muir NHS.
Remember to saunter!
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Did You Know?  

Did You Know?
"...a place of beginnings abounding in first lessons on life, mountain building, eternal, invincible, unbreakable order; with sermons in stones, storms, trees, flowers, and animals brimful with humanity." OUR NATIONAL PARKS, John Muir

Last Updated: July 25, 2006 at 00:22 EST