Outdoor Adventures

Muir Woods Main Trail

Mill Valley

The Muir Woods National Monument entrance sign above a paved path into the trees

Photo: Muir Woods National Monument (40911026223) by Matthew Dillon from Hollywood, CA, USA (CC BY 2.0) — Photographed in 2019; displayed with a crop.

About this spot

A redwood walk with 0.5-, 1-, and 2-mile Main Trail options. The easiest routes use paved or boardwalk surfaces, while the surrounding hillside trails become narrow, steep, and rooted.

What to expect

🚼Stroller Friendly

💳Paid Activity

🌳Outdoor Area

🚻Restrooms

Planning notes

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Choose Bridge 2, 3, or 4 before starting, and stay on the Main Trail when stroller or wheelchair access matters. Parking and seasonal shuttle reservations must be booked ahead, and cell service is unreliable at the monument.

Bridge 2 is about 0.5 mile round trip; Bridge 3 is 1 mile; Bridge 4 is 2 miles

Download parking or shuttle reservations before leaving

Picnics and pets are not permitted inside the monument

Visit earlier, later, or on a weekday for a quieter walk

Updated Aug 2026

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Hours

Open daily; operating hours change seasonally

Neighborhood

Mill Valley