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by VanessaK
Owasso, Oklahoma
August 25, 2011
From journal Girlfriends in San Francisco
by cindylou11157
Pottstown, Pennsylvania
March 1, 2007
From journal A San Francisco Treat
by midtownmjd
New York, New York
December 1, 2006
From journal If You're Going to San Francisco
by karameister
Saint Paul, Minnesota
June 13, 2006
From journal San Francisco: 3-day whirlwind
by miadelie
Minneapolis, Minnesota
May 18, 2006
After Stinson Beach, we continued our drive into Muir Woods. This National Park is famous for it's spectacular Redwood Trees. These trees are some of the tallest in the world, and grow up to 260 feet in the park. There are several paths for you to explore these great trees on, which I definitely recommend. Also, if you go in the winter, you can get a chance to see the trout swimming up the river- a spectacular sight in itself! This is a must see, especially for the family! It is a perfect spot for the afternoon picnic. Beware, though—make sure to bring a sweater along, even if it is a warm sunny day. Once you get in the shade of the forest, it is suddenly very chill and cool. A fun fact about Muir Woods—they shot several scenes from the movie "Return of the Jedi" here.
From journal Fresh & Fishy San Francisco!
by mamsi
Weirton, West Virginia
November 15, 2005
From journal Our Favorite Getaway Place!
by jl32
Chicago, Illinois
September 16, 2005
From journal The San Francisco Treat
by Foxboro Marmot
Foxboro, Massachusetts
January 14, 2005
Muir Woods National Monument is tucked into a valley along the aptly-named Redwood Creek. After checking the very limited displays in the visitors center, walk along the creek at least to Cathedral Grove to get a sense of the size and majesty of these big boys. The 0.8-mile-long main path is an easy, level walk. There are four bridges across Redwood Creek along the trail; people walk as far as they want, cross a bridge, and head back along the other side of the creek. The beauty of it is that, at each bridge, a high percentage of people cross over and head back, so once past bridge 3, it gets especially peaceful, allowing you to kick back and appreciate your surroundings.
Redwoods grow even taller than giant sequoias, but they’re thinner, with less bulk. Cathedral Grove has one tree that’s over 250 feet tall and another that’s 14 feet wide. Scientists report that most of the mature trees in Muir Woods are 500 to 800 years old, but some are more than 1,000 years old. That’s a lot of candles for any birthday cake!
Muir Woods is a short drive from downtown San Francisco and makes an attractive outdoor alternative to spending another day in the city. Take Route 101 north over the Golden Gate Bridge, exit onto Route 1 for Mill Valley, and follow the signs.
From journal Return to San Francisco
by lgarcia45
McAllen, Texas
December 22, 2004
The National Park Service charges a nominal fee for day use, and maps of the paved (great for handicapped visitors) and unpaved, more primitive trails are readily available. Keep your eyes peeled, as perhaps you can be as fortunate as we were in spotting a famed "banana slug". Rangers also offer talks during the day on the ecosystem of Muir Woods. There is a gift shop, as well as a snack bar. We skipped the snack bar in favor of the nearby Pelican Inn, which I will discuss in another entry, as well as the beaches of Muir and Stinson.
From journal A Day at Muir Woods and Stinson Beach
by normanite
October 8, 2004
Website: Muir Woods Entry fee: $3 per person (17 and older)
Muir Beach and Muir Woods are named after famed naturalist, John Muir, whose writing advocated for conservation as an environmental ethic. Muir Woods is located 12 miles north of the Golden Gate Bridge on Highway 101, and, if you have time for a day trip during your stay in SF, it is a sight to behold and not to be missed.
Muir Woods is home to the Red Wood tree. The Red Woods are billed as "the tallest living things." The Bohemian and Cathedral groves have the biggest trees in Muir Woods, one 252 feet tall and one 14 feet wide. Some of the trees are at least 1,000 years old. Venturing through the woods, you are profoundly impressed by the beauty and ancient, pre-historic quality of the surroundings. It feels magical, mystical, and medieval.
Muir Woods has loop walks in Redwood Canyon, and most of them are paved. For more rugged adventurers, unpaved trails out of the canyon link to the trails in Mt. Tamalpais State Park. I lacked the enthusiasm for a daylong hike, but spent about 2 hours going on a loop walk with my friends. By the end of the walk, I was so struck by the sublimity of the Red Wood trees, I was convinced I could live as a hobbit and set up house in the trunk of a giant Red Wood tree.
From journal If You’re Going to San Francisco…