![]() There is a brief climb of about 100 total feet before you head along a hillside (hence the name of the trail). At this point, you’ll crossover and start heading back on the Hillside Trail. If you have a few extra minutes and a small amount of extra energy, then the starting off with the Redwood Creek Trail and returning via the Hillside Trail is a great option.Īfter passing by Bridge #3 (the normal turnaround point for the Redwood Creek Trail), continue to Bridge #4. Redwood Creek Trail map, including returning via the Hillside Trail, courtesy of the National Park Service REDWOOD CREEK TRAIL RETURNING VIA THE HILLSIDE TRAIL This adds on only a few extra yards to the hike. This trail follows the Redwood Creek, but this time from the west side. Hike option: For a slightly different experience on the way back, cross over at Bridge #3 and head back on the Bohemian Grove Trail. The trailhead for the Redwood Creek Trail starts at the main entrance to Muir Woods National Monument. Still, this is an impressive walk and worth doing even if you don’t like crowds. As we said earlier, it can be very crowded, which is why some of the hikes later on in this blog may be a bit more interesting to you. We should note that this “hike” is really more of a walk through the woods. If you are here when others are respecting those wishes, it truly is a magical place, even when there are many other people around. The trail continues on dirt (see hike option at the end of this trail description below), but the official Redwood Creek Trail ends at Bridge #3 at the end of the boardwalk.ĭuring the hike there are signs asking you to keep your voices to a minimum. In fact, pretty much anyone can head out on this trail and have a great time. The trail is accessible for wheelchairs too. The entire hike is only about 1 mile long (round trip) and there is minimal elevation gain. You simply won’t believe that you are less than an hour from San Francisco! Immediately after starting off, you’ll be inundated with giant redwoods. This short, level hike involves a walking on a well-constructed boardwalk for the majority of the trip. The Redwood Creek Trail is the most commonly taken trail in the park. Redwood Creek Trail map, courtesy of the National Park Service We let you know how to get to the park (including what reservations you have to make), information on the best hikes (included in this blog) and information on the Marin Headlands. Our downloadable guide for Muir Woods National Monument will help you take the guesswork out of your planning. ![]() If you are looking for a few moderate options, this graph should help out:įinally, for those looking for more strenuous hikes, this chart should help guide you: This graph should help you out in identifying the best easy hikes: If you are looking to get away from the crowds and spend an entire day out on the trail, there are options for you in the same way that there are options for families with small children or those in need of accessibility for wheelchairs. There really aren’t many hikes in Muir Woods, but the great thing about it is that there is something for everyone. Let us know if you have any favorites that we missed! WHICH MUIR WOODS NATIONAL MONUMENT HIKE IS RIGHT FOR ME? ![]() Here is our list of the best hikes in Muir Woods National Monument. However, there are a number of trails that await those with a bit of energy and time, just waiting to be explored! This is for good reason, as this trail is easily accessible for all ages (even if you are in a wheelchair) and gets you quickly immersed in this amazing redwood forest. Most people visiting Muir Woods National Monument head out on the Redwood Creek Trail. Whatever your situation, you want to plan out your time well ahead of your trip to Muir Woods, or risk not getting what you want when visiting this amazing natural land just north of San Francisco and the Golden Gate Bridge. Since the monument is only about 550 acres, selecting the best hike in Muir Woods commonly involves finding one that allows you to get away from the crowds. Over one million people visit Muir Woods National Monument each year. Personalized National Park Posters (WPA Style)
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