Mount Tamalpais State Park-led Guided Hike | Early Spring Delights: Flowers & Flowing Water

Early spring is a delightful time on Mount Tamalpais and in Muir Woods. The water from winter rain still swells waterways and brings out the green in forest and field and early grassland wildflowers join the varied forest wildflowers in delighting the eyes. This hike wi......More

Early spring is a delightful time on Mount Tamalpais and in Muir Woods. The water from winter rain still swells waterways and brings out the green in forest and field and early grassland wildflowers join the varied forest wildflowers in delighting the eyes. This hike will seek out all the variety of visual delights that we can pack into a reasonable hike, without needing a Muir Woods parking reservation! The longish, meandering route will maximize opportunities to find forest wildflowers, including calypso orchids, enjoy the flow of Redwood Creek, and seek out the emerging grassland and chaparral wildflowers.This is a moderate to strenuous 5.5-mile loop hike that will gain about 900 feet of elevation altogether. The route descends on Alice Eastwood Road, Plevin Cut, and Alice Eastwood Trail and will return via a steep climb up Dipsea Trail followed by the more gentle Sun, Redwood, and Panoramic Trails.Participants should carry water and snacks (to be consumed in designated areas), dress in layers, and wear shoes suitable for potentially muddy hiking trails.Ticks and poison oak may be present along the trail.Pets other than service animals are not permitted on this hike.

This guided hike will start at Mountain Home Inn. This is a free, first-come first-served parking area that does not require reservations.

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. 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 the history & ecology of old growth redwood forests indigenous stewardship of the landscape ......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 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.On Wednesdays the 1:15AM talk does not take place due to limited staffing.   

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. 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 the history & ecology of old growth redwood forests indigenous stewardship of the landscape ......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 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.On Wednesdays the 1:15AM talk does not take place due to limited staffing.   

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. 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 the history & ecology of old growth redwood forests indigenous stewardship of the landscape ......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 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.On Wednesdays the 1:15AM talk does not take place due to limited staffing.   

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. 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 the history & ecology of old growth redwood forests indigenous stewardship of the landscape ......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 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.On Wednesdays the 1:15AM talk does not take place due to limited staffing.   

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. 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 the history & ecology of old growth redwood forests indigenous stewardship of the landscape ......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 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.On Wednesdays the 1:15AM talk does not take place due to limited staffing.   

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. 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 the history & ecology of old growth redwood forests indigenous stewardship of the landscape ......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 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.On Wednesdays the 1:15AM talk does not take place due to limited staffing.   

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. 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 the history & ecology of old growth redwood forests indigenous stewardship of the landscape ......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 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.On Wednesdays the 1:15AM talk does not take place due to limited staffing.   

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. 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 the history & ecology of old growth redwood forests indigenous stewardship of the landscape ......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 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.On Wednesdays the 1:15AM talk does not take place due to limited staffing.   

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. 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 the history & ecology of old growth redwood forests indigenous stewardship of the landscape ......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 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.On Wednesdays the 1:15AM talk does not take place due to limited staffing.   

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. 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 the history & ecology of old growth redwood forests indigenous stewardship of the landscape ......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 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.On Wednesdays the 1:15AM talk does not take place due to limited staffing.   

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. 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 the history & ecology of old growth redwood forests indigenous stewardship of the landscape ......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 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.On Wednesdays the 1:15AM talk does not take place due to limited staffing.   

Founders Grove