Near Canopy View Trail
Muir Woods
Near Canopy View Trail
Tall trees
Near Canopy View Trail
Big trees are great all over in Muir Woods.
Near Canopy View Trail
Muir Woods Canopy View Trail
Near Canopy View Trail
Without a figure for scale, it's difficult to truly appreciate the size of these trees!

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Hike Trail

Canopy View Trail

4.3 (15 Ratings)
A meandering trail from the valley floor up to the wide open ridge through the redwoods.
1.4
mi
Distance
802
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
BirdingFamily FriendlyRiver/CreekSpringViewsWildflowersWildlife

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.45mi
Distance
802ft
Elevation Gain
17ft
Elevation Loss
65%
Max Grade
937ft
High Point
152ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
The Canopy Trail ascends to the eastern slope of the valley. This trail has switchbacks that make the climb much easier than other trails. You'll cross multiple bridges and be shaded most of the way up to the top. One will find that the footing is easy along most of the trail. You can connect with the Lost Trail to do a counter-clock loop down back into the valley floor for about a 2.5 mile outing, or go clockwise onto the Panoramic Trail to begin a 3.4 mile loop. Either direction you choose to go, the trail and the views will be magnificent. Many locals refer to this trail as the Ocean View Trail. There may still be signs with that designation.

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Contributors
Phil DiGirolamo