Near Redwood Creek Trail
Muir Woods
Near Redwood Creek Trail
Muir Woods
Near Redwood Creek Trail
Tall trees
Near Redwood Creek Trail
Big trees are great all over in Muir Woods.
Near Redwood Creek Trail
Redwood Creek in Muir Woods.

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Redwood Creek Trail

4.2 (12 Ratings)
Amble with the giant Coastal Redwoods, listen to them grow, imagine being one of them.
1.2
mi
Distance
143
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty
Family FriendlyLess CrowdedViewsWaterfallWildflowersWildlife

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.18mi
Distance
143ft
Elevation Gain
55ft
Elevation Loss
15%
Max Grade
227ft
High Point
127ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
From the visitor's center, begin this trail through a valley of "Old Growth Coastal Redwoods". This will be an outing like no other, due to the incredible trees that line this trail. If you need, there are plenty of benches to sit back and look up from. Standing with your head bent back to look into the heart of one of these giants can take its toll. The Muir Woods National Monument is one of the most visited in the world, so you'll likely need to share the trail with others. Work your way along the creek where water, fog, cool air and shade make for ideal growing conditions for a rare and spectacular tree species. This small park has one of the last remaining stands of impressive Coastal Redwoods.

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