Ranger Station

Looking for trail suggestions and orientation? Saw something curious in the forest that you want to ask about? Need a junior ranger book? We are here to help!Come find Muir Woods rangers where you have questions for them: right at the park's entry/exit. Our station has ......More

Looking for trail suggestions and orientation? Saw something curious in the forest that you want to ask about? Need a junior ranger book? We are here to help!Come find Muir Woods rangers where you have questions for them: right at the park's entry/exit. Our station has local information, objects to explore, and a wealth of resources to support you during your visit - so don't hesitate to ask. Note that this is separate from the ticketing kiosk where you'll show or purchase entry - but the staff there will always know where rangers are. Core hours for the ranger station are 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM, though we are often open longer than that. For information in anticipation of your visit, please visit the link below. 

Muir Woods Entry Area - check with the Visitor Center for a specific location

Welcome to the Woods 15-Minute Talk | Founders Grove, Muir Woods

Join a Muir Woods Ranger or volunteer in a grove of towering Coast Redwoods for a 15-minute welcome talk. To inspire & connect you deeper to this park our staff will share about a variety of topics including the history & ecology of old growth redwood forests indigenous......More

Join a Muir Woods Ranger or volunteer in a grove of towering Coast Redwoods for a 15-minute welcome talk. To inspire & connect you deeper to this park our staff will share about a variety of topics including the history & ecology of old growth redwood forests indigenous stewardship of the landscape protecting & restoring this ecosystem and more.Please allow yourself at least 10 minutes to get from the entry arch & Visitors Center to Founders Grove where the talks take place. The path is a firm surface accessible to most mobility devices. For day-of scheduling changes including additional talk times other programs and possible cancellations please view signage at the park entry or ask Visitor Center staff. For a trail map please visit the link below. Our schedules change last minute for the most accurate list of talk times please check the daily program listing when you arrive on-site. Note that the park will be closed November 19-20th and programs will be cancelled on November 21st.   

Founders Grove

Into the Woods 1-Hour Tour | Entry Archway, Muir Woods

Journey into the heart of Muir Woods National Monument on a 1-hour ranger-led tour with a national park ranger and naturalists. See the forest through the eyes of an expert as they expand your understanding of this diverse ecosystem and help you observe its rich complex......More

Journey into the heart of Muir Woods National Monument on a 1-hour ranger-led tour with a national park ranger and naturalists. See the forest through the eyes of an expert as they expand your understanding of this diverse ecosystem and help you observe its rich complexity.Covered topics vary and include old growth redwood charecteristics, forest and fire ecology, park history, native stewardship, and contemporary conservation practices. This tour is a great opportunity to ask questions and make seasonal observations of flowers, plants, and animals. Typically, this program traverses .5 miles from the Visitor Center to Bridge 3 near Cathedral Grove, though guides may extend or abreviate the milage. The path is a flat, firm surface accessible to most mobility devices. All ages are welcome.For day-of scheduling changes, including additional talk times, other programs, and possible cancellations, please view signage at the park entry or ask Visitor Center staff. For a trail map, please visit the link below.

Ranger Station

Looking for trail suggestions and orientation? Saw something curious in the forest that you want to ask about? Need a junior ranger book? We are here to help!Come find Muir Woods rangers where you have questions for them: right at the park's entry/exit. Our station has ......More

Looking for trail suggestions and orientation? Saw something curious in the forest that you want to ask about? Need a junior ranger book? We are here to help!Come find Muir Woods rangers where you have questions for them: right at the park's entry/exit. Our station has local information, objects to explore, and a wealth of resources to support you during your visit - so don't hesitate to ask. Note that this is separate from the ticketing kiosk where you'll show or purchase entry - but the staff there will always know where rangers are. Core hours for the ranger station are 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM, though we are often open longer than that. For information in anticipation of your visit, please visit the link below. 

Muir Woods Entry Area - check with the Visitor Center for a specific location

Welcome to the Woods 15-Minute Talk | Founders Grove, Muir Woods

Join a Muir Woods Ranger or volunteer in a grove of towering Coast Redwoods for a 15-minute welcome talk. To inspire & connect you deeper to this park our staff will share about a variety of topics including the history & ecology of old growth redwood forests indigenous......More

Join a Muir Woods Ranger or volunteer in a grove of towering Coast Redwoods for a 15-minute welcome talk. To inspire & connect you deeper to this park our staff will share about a variety of topics including the history & ecology of old growth redwood forests indigenous stewardship of the landscape protecting & restoring this ecosystem and more.Please allow yourself at least 10 minutes to get from the entry arch & Visitors Center to Founders Grove where the talks take place. The path is a firm surface accessible to most mobility devices. For day-of scheduling changes including additional talk times other programs and possible cancellations please view signage at the park entry or ask Visitor Center staff. For a trail map please visit the link below. Our schedules change last minute for the most accurate list of talk times please check the daily program listing when you arrive on-site. Note that the park will be closed November 19-20th and programs will be cancelled on November 21st.   

Founders Grove

Into the Woods 1-Hour Tour | Entry Archway, Muir Woods

Journey into the heart of Muir Woods National Monument on a 1-hour ranger-led tour with a national park ranger and naturalists. See the forest through the eyes of an expert as they expand your understanding of this diverse ecosystem and help you observe its rich complex......More

Journey into the heart of Muir Woods National Monument on a 1-hour ranger-led tour with a national park ranger and naturalists. See the forest through the eyes of an expert as they expand your understanding of this diverse ecosystem and help you observe its rich complexity.Covered topics vary and include old growth redwood charecteristics, forest and fire ecology, park history, native stewardship, and contemporary conservation practices. This tour is a great opportunity to ask questions and make seasonal observations of flowers, plants, and animals. Typically, this program traverses .5 miles from the Visitor Center to Bridge 3 near Cathedral Grove, though guides may extend or abreviate the milage. The path is a flat, firm surface accessible to most mobility devices. All ages are welcome.For day-of scheduling changes, including additional talk times, other programs, and possible cancellations, please view signage at the park entry or ask Visitor Center staff. For a trail map, please visit the link below.

Ranger Station

Looking for trail suggestions and orientation? Saw something curious in the forest that you want to ask about? Need a junior ranger book? We are here to help!Come find Muir Woods rangers where you have questions for them: right at the park's entry/exit. Our station has ......More

Looking for trail suggestions and orientation? Saw something curious in the forest that you want to ask about? Need a junior ranger book? We are here to help!Come find Muir Woods rangers where you have questions for them: right at the park's entry/exit. Our station has local information, objects to explore, and a wealth of resources to support you during your visit - so don't hesitate to ask. Note that this is separate from the ticketing kiosk where you'll show or purchase entry - but the staff there will always know where rangers are. Core hours for the ranger station are 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM, though we are often open longer than that. For information in anticipation of your visit, please visit the link below. 

Muir Woods Entry Area - check with the Visitor Center for a specific location

Welcome to the Woods 15-Minute Talk | Founders Grove, Muir Woods

Join a Muir Woods Ranger or volunteer in a grove of towering Coast Redwoods for a 15-minute welcome talk. To inspire & connect you deeper to this park our staff will share about a variety of topics including the history & ecology of old growth redwood forests indigenous......More

Join a Muir Woods Ranger or volunteer in a grove of towering Coast Redwoods for a 15-minute welcome talk. To inspire & connect you deeper to this park our staff will share about a variety of topics including the history & ecology of old growth redwood forests indigenous stewardship of the landscape protecting & restoring this ecosystem and more.Please allow yourself at least 10 minutes to get from the entry arch & Visitors Center to Founders Grove where the talks take place. The path is a firm surface accessible to most mobility devices. For day-of scheduling changes including additional talk times other programs and possible cancellations please view signage at the park entry or ask Visitor Center staff. For a trail map please visit the link below. Our schedules change last minute for the most accurate list of talk times please check the daily program listing when you arrive on-site. Note that the park will be closed November 19-20th and programs will be cancelled on November 21st.   

Founders Grove

Ranger Station

Looking for trail suggestions and orientation? Saw something curious in the forest that you want to ask about? Need a junior ranger book? We are here to help!Come find Muir Woods rangers where you have questions for them: right at the park's entry/exit. Our station has ......More

Looking for trail suggestions and orientation? Saw something curious in the forest that you want to ask about? Need a junior ranger book? We are here to help!Come find Muir Woods rangers where you have questions for them: right at the park's entry/exit. Our station has local information, objects to explore, and a wealth of resources to support you during your visit - so don't hesitate to ask. Note that this is separate from the ticketing kiosk where you'll show or purchase entry - but the staff there will always know where rangers are. Core hours for the ranger station are 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM, though we are often open longer than that. For information in anticipation of your visit, please visit the link below. 

Muir Woods Entry Area - check with the Visitor Center for a specific location

Welcome to the Woods 15-Minute Talk | Founders Grove, Muir Woods

Join a Muir Woods Ranger or volunteer in a grove of towering Coast Redwoods for a 15-minute welcome talk. To inspire & connect you deeper to this park our staff will share about a variety of topics including the history & ecology of old growth redwood forests indigenous......More

Join a Muir Woods Ranger or volunteer in a grove of towering Coast Redwoods for a 15-minute welcome talk. To inspire & connect you deeper to this park our staff will share about a variety of topics including the history & ecology of old growth redwood forests indigenous stewardship of the landscape protecting & restoring this ecosystem and more.Please allow yourself at least 10 minutes to get from the entry arch & Visitors Center to Founders Grove where the talks take place. The path is a firm surface accessible to most mobility devices. For day-of scheduling changes including additional talk times other programs and possible cancellations please view signage at the park entry or ask Visitor Center staff. For a trail map please visit the link below. Our schedules change last minute for the most accurate list of talk times please check the daily program listing when you arrive on-site. Note that the park will be closed November 19-20th and programs will be cancelled on November 21st.   

Founders Grove

Ranger Station

Looking for trail suggestions and orientation? Saw something curious in the forest that you want to ask about? Need a junior ranger book? We are here to help!Come find Muir Woods rangers where you have questions for them: right at the park's entry/exit. Our station has ......More

Looking for trail suggestions and orientation? Saw something curious in the forest that you want to ask about? Need a junior ranger book? We are here to help!Come find Muir Woods rangers where you have questions for them: right at the park's entry/exit. Our station has local information, objects to explore, and a wealth of resources to support you during your visit - so don't hesitate to ask. Note that this is separate from the ticketing kiosk where you'll show or purchase entry - but the staff there will always know where rangers are. Core hours for the ranger station are 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM, though we are often open longer than that. For information in anticipation of your visit, please visit the link below. 

Muir Woods Entry Area - check with the Visitor Center for a specific location

Muir Beach Clean-Ups

Help us conserve Muir Beach by joining us at a monthly beach clean-up! Volunteers will enjoy beautiful ocean views while they remove litter and debris, protect native habitats, and help minimize marine debris. This is a fun family-friendly volunteer opportunity, volunte......More

Help us conserve Muir Beach by joining us at a monthly beach clean-up! Volunteers will enjoy beautiful ocean views while they remove litter and debris, protect native habitats, and help minimize marine debris. This is a fun family-friendly volunteer opportunity, volunteers of all ages are welcome.When: one Thursday a month, 9:30 am–12:30 pm.Where: Muir Beach parking lot. Registration is required.Supplies: We invite volunteers to bring their own reusable supplies! Limit waste by bringing your own bag or bucket and gloves if you have them - but don't worry if you don't, we'll have some supplies on site for you to use.GROUPSGroups of five or more require special arrangements and must be confirmed in advance. Please review the List of Available Projects and fill out the Group Project Request Form.AGE, SKILLS, WHAT TO BRING:Volunteers ages 10 and up are welcome. Read our Youth Policy Guidelines (PDF) for youth under the age of 15.Bring your completed Volunteer Agreement Form (PDF). Volunteers under the age of 18 must have the parent/guardian approval section signed.We'll be working rain or shine. Wear clothes that can get dirty. Long pants and closed-toe shoes are required. Bring layers for changing weather and rain gear if necessary.Bring a personal water bottle and sunscreen.No experience necessary. Training and tools will be provided. Fulfills community service requirements.

Muir Beach

Welcome to the Woods 15-Minute Talk | Founders Grove, Muir Woods

Join a Muir Woods Ranger or volunteer in a grove of towering Coast Redwoods for a 15-minute welcome talk. To inspire & connect you deeper to this park our staff will share about a variety of topics including the history & ecology of old growth redwood forests indigenous......More

Join a Muir Woods Ranger or volunteer in a grove of towering Coast Redwoods for a 15-minute welcome talk. To inspire & connect you deeper to this park our staff will share about a variety of topics including the history & ecology of old growth redwood forests indigenous stewardship of the landscape protecting & restoring this ecosystem and more.Please allow yourself at least 10 minutes to get from the entry arch & Visitors Center to Founders Grove where the talks take place. The path is a firm surface accessible to most mobility devices. For day-of scheduling changes including additional talk times other programs and possible cancellations please view signage at the park entry or ask Visitor Center staff. For a trail map please visit the link below. Our schedules change last minute for the most accurate list of talk times please check the daily program listing when you arrive on-site. Note that the park will be closed November 19-20th and programs will be cancelled on November 21st.   

Founders Grove

Ranger Station

Looking for trail suggestions and orientation? Saw something curious in the forest that you want to ask about? Need a junior ranger book? We are here to help!Come find Muir Woods rangers where you have questions for them: right at the park's entry/exit. Our station has ......More

Looking for trail suggestions and orientation? Saw something curious in the forest that you want to ask about? Need a junior ranger book? We are here to help!Come find Muir Woods rangers where you have questions for them: right at the park's entry/exit. Our station has local information, objects to explore, and a wealth of resources to support you during your visit - so don't hesitate to ask. Note that this is separate from the ticketing kiosk where you'll show or purchase entry - but the staff there will always know where rangers are. Core hours for the ranger station are 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM, though we are often open longer than that. For information in anticipation of your visit, please visit the link below. 

Muir Woods Entry Area - check with the Visitor Center for a specific location

Welcome to the Woods 15-Minute Talk | Founders Grove, Muir Woods

Join a Muir Woods Ranger or volunteer in a grove of towering Coast Redwoods for a 15-minute welcome talk. To inspire & connect you deeper to this park our staff will share about a variety of topics including the history & ecology of old growth redwood forests indigenous......More

Join a Muir Woods Ranger or volunteer in a grove of towering Coast Redwoods for a 15-minute welcome talk. To inspire & connect you deeper to this park our staff will share about a variety of topics including the history & ecology of old growth redwood forests indigenous stewardship of the landscape protecting & restoring this ecosystem and more.Please allow yourself at least 10 minutes to get from the entry arch & Visitors Center to Founders Grove where the talks take place. The path is a firm surface accessible to most mobility devices. For day-of scheduling changes including additional talk times other programs and possible cancellations please view signage at the park entry or ask Visitor Center staff. For a trail map please visit the link below. Our schedules change last minute for the most accurate list of talk times please check the daily program listing when you arrive on-site. Note that the park will be closed November 19-20th and programs will be cancelled on November 21st.   

Founders Grove

Into the Woods 1-Hour Tour | Entry Archway, Muir Woods

Journey into the heart of Muir Woods National Monument on a 1-hour ranger-led tour with a national park ranger and naturalists. See the forest through the eyes of an expert as they expand your understanding of this diverse ecosystem and help you observe its rich complex......More

Journey into the heart of Muir Woods National Monument on a 1-hour ranger-led tour with a national park ranger and naturalists. See the forest through the eyes of an expert as they expand your understanding of this diverse ecosystem and help you observe its rich complexity.Covered topics vary and include old growth redwood charecteristics, forest and fire ecology, park history, native stewardship, and contemporary conservation practices. This tour is a great opportunity to ask questions and make seasonal observations of flowers, plants, and animals. Typically, this program traverses .5 miles from the Visitor Center to Bridge 3 near Cathedral Grove, though guides may extend or abreviate the milage. The path is a flat, firm surface accessible to most mobility devices. All ages are welcome.For day-of scheduling changes, including additional talk times, other programs, and possible cancellations, please view signage at the park entry or ask Visitor Center staff. For a trail map, please visit the link below.

Muir Woods Evening Tour

Ever wondered what Muir Woods is like after the park closes?Join us on our free evening tour to explore what keeps the redwood forest awake when we go to sleep. Step outside your comfort zone and into the ancient, nocturnal setting of Muir Woods for this two-hour, two-m......More

Ever wondered what Muir Woods is like after the park closes?Join us on our free evening tour to explore what keeps the redwood forest awake when we go to sleep. Step outside your comfort zone and into the ancient, nocturnal setting of Muir Woods for this two-hour, two-mile walk. After all, we're only visitors in a place where countless animals call home - and many are more are crepuscular (active at dusk and dawn) or fully nocturnal (active at night). By learning about what animals are in the forest and when, we can better understand how to protect and appreciate the whole ecosystem. The night tour is a 2-mile round-trip ranger-led walk in Muir Woods National Monument using the Redwood Creek and Hillside trails. Redwood creek is the primary, highly accessible trail. It is flat with boardwalk and pavement. The Hillside trail is a 0.5-mile trail that runs parallel to Redwood Creek trail. It elevates about 50 feet from Redwood Creek trail, flattens out, and then descends back into Redwood Creek trail. It is slightly narrow with steep drop offs in some areas with exposed tree roots.Groups can reserve up to 6 people. While the program is free, entry to Muir Woods is $15 per person and free for those under the age of 16. Registration for the event is now open.

Meet at Muir Woods National Monument entry arch no later than 7:00 PM

Ranger Station

Looking for trail suggestions and orientation? Saw something curious in the forest that you want to ask about? Need a junior ranger book? We are here to help!Come find Muir Woods rangers where you have questions for them: right at the park's entry/exit. Our station has ......More

Looking for trail suggestions and orientation? Saw something curious in the forest that you want to ask about? Need a junior ranger book? We are here to help!Come find Muir Woods rangers where you have questions for them: right at the park's entry/exit. Our station has local information, objects to explore, and a wealth of resources to support you during your visit - so don't hesitate to ask. Note that this is separate from the ticketing kiosk where you'll show or purchase entry - but the staff there will always know where rangers are. Core hours for the ranger station are 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM, though we are often open longer than that. For information in anticipation of your visit, please visit the link below. 

Muir Woods Entry Area - check with the Visitor Center for a specific location

Welcome to the Woods 15-Minute Talk | Founders Grove, Muir Woods

Join a Muir Woods Ranger or volunteer in a grove of towering Coast Redwoods for a 15-minute welcome talk. To inspire & connect you deeper to this park our staff will share about a variety of topics including the history & ecology of old growth redwood forests indigenous......More

Join a Muir Woods Ranger or volunteer in a grove of towering Coast Redwoods for a 15-minute welcome talk. To inspire & connect you deeper to this park our staff will share about a variety of topics including the history & ecology of old growth redwood forests indigenous stewardship of the landscape protecting & restoring this ecosystem and more.Please allow yourself at least 10 minutes to get from the entry arch & Visitors Center to Founders Grove where the talks take place. The path is a firm surface accessible to most mobility devices. For day-of scheduling changes including additional talk times other programs and possible cancellations please view signage at the park entry or ask Visitor Center staff. For a trail map please visit the link below. Our schedules change last minute for the most accurate list of talk times please check the daily program listing when you arrive on-site. Note that the park will be closed November 19-20th and programs will be cancelled on November 21st.   

Founders Grove

Into the Woods 1-Hour Tour | Entry Archway, Muir Woods

Journey into the heart of Muir Woods National Monument on a 1-hour ranger-led tour with a national park ranger and naturalists. See the forest through the eyes of an expert as they expand your understanding of this diverse ecosystem and help you observe its rich complex......More

Journey into the heart of Muir Woods National Monument on a 1-hour ranger-led tour with a national park ranger and naturalists. See the forest through the eyes of an expert as they expand your understanding of this diverse ecosystem and help you observe its rich complexity.Covered topics vary and include old growth redwood charecteristics, forest and fire ecology, park history, native stewardship, and contemporary conservation practices. This tour is a great opportunity to ask questions and make seasonal observations of flowers, plants, and animals. Typically, this program traverses .5 miles from the Visitor Center to Bridge 3 near Cathedral Grove, though guides may extend or abreviate the milage. The path is a flat, firm surface accessible to most mobility devices. All ages are welcome.For day-of scheduling changes, including additional talk times, other programs, and possible cancellations, please view signage at the park entry or ask Visitor Center staff. For a trail map, please visit the link below.

Ranger Station

Looking for trail suggestions and orientation? Saw something curious in the forest that you want to ask about? Need a junior ranger book? We are here to help!Come find Muir Woods rangers where you have questions for them: right at the park's entry/exit. Our station has ......More

Looking for trail suggestions and orientation? Saw something curious in the forest that you want to ask about? Need a junior ranger book? We are here to help!Come find Muir Woods rangers where you have questions for them: right at the park's entry/exit. Our station has local information, objects to explore, and a wealth of resources to support you during your visit - so don't hesitate to ask. Note that this is separate from the ticketing kiosk where you'll show or purchase entry - but the staff there will always know where rangers are. Core hours for the ranger station are 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM, though we are often open longer than that. For information in anticipation of your visit, please visit the link below. 

Muir Woods Entry Area - check with the Visitor Center for a specific location

Welcome to the Woods 15-Minute Talk | Founders Grove, Muir Woods

Join a Muir Woods Ranger or volunteer in a grove of towering Coast Redwoods for a 15-minute welcome talk. To inspire & connect you deeper to this park our staff will share about a variety of topics including the history & ecology of old growth redwood forests indigenous......More

Join a Muir Woods Ranger or volunteer in a grove of towering Coast Redwoods for a 15-minute welcome talk. To inspire & connect you deeper to this park our staff will share about a variety of topics including the history & ecology of old growth redwood forests indigenous stewardship of the landscape protecting & restoring this ecosystem and more.Please allow yourself at least 10 minutes to get from the entry arch & Visitors Center to Founders Grove where the talks take place. The path is a firm surface accessible to most mobility devices. For day-of scheduling changes including additional talk times other programs and possible cancellations please view signage at the park entry or ask Visitor Center staff. For a trail map please visit the link below. Our schedules change last minute for the most accurate list of talk times please check the daily program listing when you arrive on-site. Note that the park will be closed November 19-20th and programs will be cancelled on November 21st.   

Founders Grove

Into the Woods 1-Hour Tour | Entry Archway, Muir Woods

Journey into the heart of Muir Woods National Monument on a 1-hour ranger-led tour with a national park ranger and naturalists. See the forest through the eyes of an expert as they expand your understanding of this diverse ecosystem and help you observe its rich complex......More

Journey into the heart of Muir Woods National Monument on a 1-hour ranger-led tour with a national park ranger and naturalists. See the forest through the eyes of an expert as they expand your understanding of this diverse ecosystem and help you observe its rich complexity.Covered topics vary and include old growth redwood charecteristics, forest and fire ecology, park history, native stewardship, and contemporary conservation practices. This tour is a great opportunity to ask questions and make seasonal observations of flowers, plants, and animals. Typically, this program traverses .5 miles from the Visitor Center to Bridge 3 near Cathedral Grove, though guides may extend or abreviate the milage. The path is a flat, firm surface accessible to most mobility devices. All ages are welcome.For day-of scheduling changes, including additional talk times, other programs, and possible cancellations, please view signage at the park entry or ask Visitor Center staff. For a trail map, please visit the link below.

Ranger Station

Looking for trail suggestions and orientation? Saw something curious in the forest that you want to ask about? Need a junior ranger book? We are here to help!Come find Muir Woods rangers where you have questions for them: right at the park's entry/exit. Our station has ......More

Looking for trail suggestions and orientation? Saw something curious in the forest that you want to ask about? Need a junior ranger book? We are here to help!Come find Muir Woods rangers where you have questions for them: right at the park's entry/exit. Our station has local information, objects to explore, and a wealth of resources to support you during your visit - so don't hesitate to ask. Note that this is separate from the ticketing kiosk where you'll show or purchase entry - but the staff there will always know where rangers are. Core hours for the ranger station are 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM, though we are often open longer than that. For information in anticipation of your visit, please visit the link below. 

Muir Woods Entry Area - check with the Visitor Center for a specific location

Welcome to the Woods 15-Minute Talk | Founders Grove, Muir Woods

Join a Muir Woods Ranger or volunteer in a grove of towering Coast Redwoods for a 15-minute welcome talk. To inspire & connect you deeper to this park our staff will share about a variety of topics including the history & ecology of old growth redwood forests indigenous......More

Join a Muir Woods Ranger or volunteer in a grove of towering Coast Redwoods for a 15-minute welcome talk. To inspire & connect you deeper to this park our staff will share about a variety of topics including the history & ecology of old growth redwood forests indigenous stewardship of the landscape protecting & restoring this ecosystem and more.Please allow yourself at least 10 minutes to get from the entry arch & Visitors Center to Founders Grove where the talks take place. The path is a firm surface accessible to most mobility devices. For day-of scheduling changes including additional talk times other programs and possible cancellations please view signage at the park entry or ask Visitor Center staff. For a trail map please visit the link below. Our schedules change last minute for the most accurate list of talk times please check the daily program listing when you arrive on-site. Note that the park will be closed November 19-20th and programs will be cancelled on November 21st.   

Founders Grove

Into the Woods 1-Hour Tour | Entry Archway, Muir Woods

Journey into the heart of Muir Woods National Monument on a 1-hour ranger-led tour with a national park ranger and naturalists. See the forest through the eyes of an expert as they expand your understanding of this diverse ecosystem and help you observe its rich complex......More

Journey into the heart of Muir Woods National Monument on a 1-hour ranger-led tour with a national park ranger and naturalists. See the forest through the eyes of an expert as they expand your understanding of this diverse ecosystem and help you observe its rich complexity.Covered topics vary and include old growth redwood charecteristics, forest and fire ecology, park history, native stewardship, and contemporary conservation practices. This tour is a great opportunity to ask questions and make seasonal observations of flowers, plants, and animals. Typically, this program traverses .5 miles from the Visitor Center to Bridge 3 near Cathedral Grove, though guides may extend or abreviate the milage. The path is a flat, firm surface accessible to most mobility devices. All ages are welcome.For day-of scheduling changes, including additional talk times, other programs, and possible cancellations, please view signage at the park entry or ask Visitor Center staff. For a trail map, please visit the link below.

Ranger Station

Looking for trail suggestions and orientation? Saw something curious in the forest that you want to ask about? Need a junior ranger book? We are here to help!Come find Muir Woods rangers where you have questions for them: right at the park's entry/exit. Our station has ......More

Looking for trail suggestions and orientation? Saw something curious in the forest that you want to ask about? Need a junior ranger book? We are here to help!Come find Muir Woods rangers where you have questions for them: right at the park's entry/exit. Our station has local information, objects to explore, and a wealth of resources to support you during your visit - so don't hesitate to ask. Note that this is separate from the ticketing kiosk where you'll show or purchase entry - but the staff there will always know where rangers are. Core hours for the ranger station are 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM, though we are often open longer than that. For information in anticipation of your visit, please visit the link below. 

Muir Woods Entry Area - check with the Visitor Center for a specific location

Welcome to the Woods 15-Minute Talk | Founders Grove, Muir Woods

Join a Muir Woods Ranger or volunteer in a grove of towering Coast Redwoods for a 15-minute welcome talk. To inspire & connect you deeper to this park our staff will share about a variety of topics including the history & ecology of old growth redwood forests indigenous......More

Join a Muir Woods Ranger or volunteer in a grove of towering Coast Redwoods for a 15-minute welcome talk. To inspire & connect you deeper to this park our staff will share about a variety of topics including the history & ecology of old growth redwood forests indigenous stewardship of the landscape protecting & restoring this ecosystem and more.Please allow yourself at least 10 minutes to get from the entry arch & Visitors Center to Founders Grove where the talks take place. The path is a firm surface accessible to most mobility devices. For day-of scheduling changes including additional talk times other programs and possible cancellations please view signage at the park entry or ask Visitor Center staff. For a trail map please visit the link below. Our schedules change last minute for the most accurate list of talk times please check the daily program listing when you arrive on-site. Note that the park will be closed November 19-20th and programs will be cancelled on November 21st.   

Founders Grove