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Operating Hours & Seasons
Muir Woods National Monument
Muir Woods is open every day of the year from 8:00 a.m. to sunset. The Visitor Center is open everyday at 9:00 a.m. The Muir Woods Trading Company and Cafe open at 9:00 a.m. and close about an hour before the park closes.
Standard Hours
- Sunday:8:00 AM- Sunset
- Monday:8:00 AM- Sunset
- Tuesday:8:00 AM- Sunset
- Wednesday:8:00 AM- Sunset
- Thursday:8:00 AM- Sunset
- Friday:8:00 AM- Sunset
- Saturday:8:00 AM- Sunset
Fees & Passes
Entrance Fees:
- $10.00 – Muir Woods Entrance Fee
The entry fee to Muir Woods is $10 a person, ages 16 and over. Children are free.
Entrance Passes:
- $40.00 – Muir Woods Annual Pass
This pass admits the pass holder and three guests into Muir Woods. This pass is good for one year.
About
Enter the Redwood Forest
Walk among old growth coast redwoods, cooling their roots in the fresh water of Redwood Creek and lifting their crowns to reach the sun and fog. Federally protected as a National Monument since 1908, this primeval forest is both refuge and laboratory, revealing our relationship with the living landscape. What will you discover in Muir Woods?
Directions
From San Francisco Muir Woods is located 11 miles north of the Golden Gate Bridge Take Hwy 101 North Then the Mill Valley/Highway 1/ Stinson Beach Exit Follow the signs to Hwy 1 Follow the signs to Muir Woods From the East Bay Take Hwy 580/Richmond/San Rafael Bridge West Then Hwy 101 South Take the Stinson Beach/Mill Valley Exit Follow the signs to Highway 1 Follow the signs to Muir Woods Vehicles over 35 feet long are prohibited. There are no RV parking facilities.
Visitor Centers
Muir Woods Visitor Center
The Muir Woods Visitor Center is run by the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy. We offer passes to enter the park, a bookstore and information.
Weather
The coast redwood forest is cool most times of the year with temperatures ranging from 40 – 70 degrees F or 4 – 21 degrees C. From late October to early May expect rain. Summer months (June-August) can be warmer but it is generally cool and dry. Expect heavy fog in the morning, burning off in the afternoon. Some say fall (August-October) is the best weather of the year. But, don’t let the weather stop you from having fun. If you’re dressed for the elements and wearing sturdy shoes, you will enjoy your walk. Real-Time Weather
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