11/21/06

Home to some of the oldest trees in the United States.

by Contributor

The Background
Named for famous conservationist John Muir, these woods are where delegates from all over the world met in the spring of 1945 to draft and sign the Charter of the United Nations. President Franklin D. Roosevelt died shortly before he was to have opened the United Nations Conference, and the delegates held a commemorative ceremony in tribute to his memory in Muir Woods' Cathedral Grove, where a dedication plaque stands in his honor.

The Experience
Not far from the city, lovers of the outdoors can connect with ancient times by merely standing beneath the majestic redwoods. Many of the trails are mild enough for the greenhorn hikers among us, while others challenge the more adventurous.

• Pros: Majestic scenery

08/14/06

Must for nature lovers, beautiful trails and picture oppts!

by solarstorm

Visited from NJ for a week, and drove a few minutes to see some Redwood trees. Only $3, good for kids, or romantic stroll. Don't miss it, unless you want to drive 18 hours from SF to Redwood City, CA where there are other Redwoods!

• Pros: Beautiful pictures, nature trails, nice treat away from city

08/01/02

Beautiful hiking trails

by hersheyjan

Muir Woods is one of my favorite places to hike! The redwood trees are amazing.

07/26/02

Among the Giants

by nhaynes

Muir Woods is like a cathedral constructed of giant redwoods. It is serene and inspiring. On a hot, Marin County day, the coolness is soothing and welcome. Rangers are available for interpretation. The creeks are full of interesting forest life. A unique and wonderful place.

• Pros: non-commercial, beauty everywhere, quiet

07/18/02

so close but it takes you so far away

by jeff83783

Muir Words has gigantic redwoods and its so close when most of us think of the redwoods we think of having that long drive up to avenue of the giants in humbolt. Muir woods is a local friendly place where the drive is relaxing but not overwhelmingly long. it has the grandure and aweinspiring site of the trees in humbolt but its right here in our back yard if you want to get back to nature and see what california was like before we all got here then visit muir woods . its so close but it takes your mind so far away

• Pros: close, friendly people, inexpensive

05/26/02

Muir Woods, a definite must stop

by d_schinkel

The trails are very relaxing while the river runs through the forest and the trees are amazing themselves. Very easy trail to walk on and is something not to miss when in SF. I have been to numerous places including Monterey, Yosemite, ect. and I would include this in your travels based on all the places I have been.

• Pros: no mosquitoes, nice path, tranquil
• Cons: none