Hikes in Muir Woods National Monument

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Hikes in Muir Woods National Monument

1 Jan 2012

Muir Woods lies about 30 minutes north of Golden Gate Bridge. The park is breathtaking, full of redwoods and giant sequoias. By combining trails from the adjacent Mount Tamalpais State Park, several joyful hiking loops may be formed.

List of Hikes

7.3 miles
1600 ft

Shaded Loop in Mt Tamalpais

A beautiful route through Mt Tamalpais and Muir Woods that is shaded throughout. Many sections are adjacent to creeks, which are full of water after winter rains.

7.9 miles
1800 ft

Hillslide - Ben Johnson - TCC - Alpine - Dipsea

Beautiful, mostly shaded route from Muir Woods to Pantoll Ranger Station and back. Tall redwoods, creek crossings.

8.4 miles
1500 ft

Dipsea - Coast View - Redwood Creek

A pleasant hike in the southern section of Mt Tamalpais State Park. Great views of the Pacific on a clear day. About half the trail is shaded.

9.5 miles
2400 ft

Ben Johnson - Hillside - Ocean View - Redwood - Sun - Dipsea

A great hike through varied terrain including redwoods forests and green rolling hills.

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