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Muir Woods National Monument

8.4Friend Score / 10

#6 of 20 Attractions in San Francisco

Known forredwood foresthiking trailsnational monumentBay Area nature
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Muir Woods is a stunning old-growth redwood forest with well-maintained trails ranging from easy 2-mile loops to challenging 600-foot elevation hikes. The peaceful, scenic setting is ideal for a few hours of nature exploration, with a cafe and gift shop on-site. Book parking and tickets in advance—the lot fills up quickly, especially midday, and you'll need a reservation to visit.

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Phone(415) 561-2850
Websitenps.gov
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Last verifiedJuly 21, 2026

Friend Score

8.4/10
  • Value6.0
  • excellence8.5
  • local_love6.0
  • Authenticity9.0
  • fame_sustained8.5
  • distinctiveness9.5
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Last reviewed July 21, 2026 by AskTheCity Editorial.

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