Monday, July 7, 2014

★ Muir Woods National Monument, CA

In July of 2014 I visited Muir Woods National Monument with my family. The monument was established in 1908 by President Theodore Roosevelt, to preserve the redwoods contained therein, some of which are well over 1000 years old.

Finding parking was somewhat of a task on a holiday weekend; it is advisable to get there early in the day, or be prepared to park on the side of the road a 15-minute walk away from the park entrance. A small admission fee is required (around $8 per person unless you have a senior discount) and the visitor center staff is friendly. Trail maps are available for $1.

The Main Trail is short and level, perfect for the casual tourist/hiker. One can spend about 2 or 3 hours on this leisurely hike.


Other trails, such as the Canopy View Trail, provide more of an elevation change and can be less crowded. All in all, this casual, relaxing day hike is time well spent.

Difficulty: Easy to Moderate