MuirWoods

Muir Woods National Monument

A Larger Stretch Goal to See the Redwood Trees In Person

 
 

Hiking Trails

  • Main Trail

    • Multiple variations ranging from 0.5 hrs/.5 mi to 1.5 hrs/2 mi, with or without elevation gain

  • Fern Creek to Camp Alice Eastwood Loop

    • Offshoot of the Main Trail that leads through a Canyon. Has Picnic tables near the end for lunch.

    • 2 hrs/3 mi, 340 ft elevation gain

  • Canopy View to Lost Creek to Fern Creek loop

    • Forest Trail that reaches 1000ft of elevation through Douglas fir and Redwoods

    • 2.5 hrs/3 mi, 530 ft elevation gain

  • Ben Johnson, Return Via Dipsea Loop

    • A longer trail that takes you through the Redwoods to view of Mt. Tamalpais, the Pacific Ocean, and San Francisco

    • 3 hrs/4 mi, 925 ft elevation gain (in summer)

  • A long list of other, more intense hiking trails up to 11 miles, 8 hours and 2860 ft elevation gain!

Outside The Park

  • San Francisco Bay Model

    • A scale replica of the entire San Francisco Bay Area used to simulate various projects and effects on the area until it became obsolete in 2000

  • Marine Mammal Center

    • Animal Rehabilitation Center for Marine Mammals

    • 30 minutes away by car

  • Pier 39

    • Shopping Center and Sea Lion Gathering Point

  • Marin Headlands for excellent views of the bridge/city and abandoned bunkers

  • Horseshoe Cove for great bay level bay side bridge views

  • Cataract falls In Marin Valley - fairly short hike

    • “Need to check if the water is running depending on the time of year you visit” ????

  • De Young Museum - Fine Arts Museum

  • San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park

  • Exploratorium

    • Hands-on Science Museum

 

Restaurants

  • Pelican Inn

    • Bed&Breakfast with a restaurant, requires reservations

  • The Depot Bookstore and Cafe

    • The name speaks for itself

  • Breaker's Cafe

    • Good for Snacks, Breakfast or Lunch

  • Various Locations in Mill Valley (Wide variety based on mood,craving)

    • Joe’s Taco Lounge

    • Kitchen Sunnyside

    • Floodwater

    • Antone’s East Coast Subs

    • The list goes on - https://enjoymillvalley.com/eat/

Other Options

  • Saigon Sandwich

    • Vietnamese Sandwich Restaurant

  • Newkirk’s

    • “East-Coast Style Sandwich Deli” ????

  • Tacos Del Barrio

  • Scoma's Restaurant

    • Seafood on the Fisherman’s Wharf ($$)

  • Dalida

    • Next to the Golden Gate Bridge, East Mediterranean Food ($$$)

  • Golden Boy Pizza

    • I feel like we need to see what they think good pizza is

 
 
 
 

Where To Sleep

  • Muir Woods Lodge ($196/night)

  • Marin Suites Hotel ($259/night)

  • Holiday Inn Express Mill Valley ($239/night)

  • San Anselmo Inn ($238/night)

    • Less availability

  • Courtyard Marriott At Larkspur Landing ($339/night)

    • Can also do $302/night with a king bed and sofa bed

    • 30 minute ferry to SF and 30 minute drive to Muir Woods

All Estimates based on May 1st-4th, 2025, 2 Queen Beds, 2 Guests, Taxes/Fees not included

Travel

  • Amtrak is not an option

    • just trust me on this one

  • Driving is a bigger ask

    • 40 hours driving each way

      • That’s rough buddy

  • Flights are ~9 hours and range from $280-450 per person