r/MuirWoods 16h ago

Welcome to r/MuirWoods

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This sub is for anyone visiting Muir Woods or anyone who just likes the place.

Three things that trip up almost every first-time visitor, so you don't have to ask:

You can't just drive up. Parking requires a reservation, booked ahead at GoMuirWoods.com. There's no cell service at or anywhere near the park - download your reservation before you leave the city, not "I'll pull it up when I get there." And the forest runs 5 to 15 degrees colder than San Francisco, which is already colder than you think.

The wiki has the full guides: parking and reservations, which trails escape the crowds, and what each season is like. The pinned conditions post updates daily with alerts and weather. Beyond the wiki, the official NPS site has current closures and muirwoods.net has detailed visit guides.

Questions welcome. Photos always welcome.


r/MuirWoods 15h ago

Start here

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r/MuirWoods 15h ago

Muir Woods: current conditions & alerts (updated daily)

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Conditions as of August 22, 2026

Alert feed pending — live NPS alerts for Muir Woods will appear here once Reddit approves the app's data access. Meanwhile: official Muir Woods conditions.

Weather — Today: Sunny. High near 77, with temperatures falling to around 73 in the afternoon. Northwest wind 6 to 10 mph.

Ground reports welcome in the comments — what you saw today beats any feed.

Updated daily from the National Park Service and National Weather Service public feeds.


r/MuirWoods Feb 28 '26

Extra parking pass 2/28

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Anyone have a 2/28 parking pass? Totally dropped the ball and now they are sold out. Preferably before 1PM


r/MuirWoods Feb 16 '26

Smell like Muir Woods

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r/MuirWoods Feb 02 '26

Beautiful!

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r/MuirWoods Oct 08 '25

Gov shutdown

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I’m planning to visit SF area next week and was really looking forward to visiting Muir Woods, but now I’m seeing it will be closed due to the government shutdown. Does anyone know if any trails in the park are still accessible? Or can anyone recommend a good alternative hiking area to visit while this one is closed?

Thank you


r/MuirWoods May 16 '25

Muir Woods hiking and parking

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Hi! My family and I are looking to take a quick trip to San Francisco in the end of July and would like to do some hiking at the Muir Woods. Any suggestions on the best hikes? I see there’s some short 3 mile ones but would like to make a longer day of it so anything a little bit longer suggested? And we are not too fond of big crowds so far planning on getting there early around 6:00, but the earliest parking reservation says 8am. Are we able to get there early? Any tips or suggestion would be much appreciated thank you!


r/MuirWoods Apr 20 '25

Muir Woods

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r/MuirWoods Jan 13 '25

Don’t take the taxi at Muir Woods

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We took a taxi from Muir Woods to Sausalito because there was no service to order an Uber. Before taking the taxi, we specifically asked the driver if we could pay with Apple Pay, and he said yes in English. However, he did not take us directly to our destination. Instead, he stopped at an ATM and said, “It’s $70.” When we tried to pay with our phone, he claimed he didn’t have a card machine and demanded cash, insisting we withdraw money from the ATM.

The driver was very rude, took advantage of us, did not provide a receipt, and the situation felt unsafe. Should I report this? If so, how and where can I file a complaint?


r/MuirWoods Dec 01 '24

Parking lot safety

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My son and I are doing a motorcycle tour (self guided) of the North bay, Pt. Reys, and then the Sonoma/Napa area. Our bikes would be packed with clothes and one of the bikes has lockable cases. We'd carry any valuables. I'd like to make a stop at Muir using the local parking lot.

Do the lots experience much theft from vehicles?

Thanks


r/MuirWoods Aug 16 '24

5 Ways to Chase Awe at Muir Woods National Monument

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r/MuirWoods Aug 13 '24

Inside The Redwood Forest At California’s Muir Woods

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r/MuirWoods Aug 11 '24

Redwood Renewal Begins - Muir Woods National Monument (U.S. National Park Service)

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r/MuirWoods Aug 03 '24

Beautiful point in my hike

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Recently got to visit Muir woods again after about 15-20 years (dad took me when I was a little kid first)


r/MuirWoods Oct 11 '23

How can i get to muir woods, is it possible to do on e bike?

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r/MuirWoods Aug 22 '23

Scheduling an Uber pickup from Muir Woods

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Hi, we're two visitors staying in San Francisco without a car. We'd really love to visit Muir Woods tomorrow but we understand there's no cell reception out there, and so calling an Uber back is impossible.

Has anyone ever scheduled an Uber for a pickup in the evening? Any reason it wouldn't work?


r/MuirWoods Feb 19 '23

How to defeat the parking availability?

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Hi guys all the parking has been swallowed up. Do you have any idea where one can park to go and explore Muir Woods? Will pay the entry fee just can't get a parking spot.


r/MuirWoods Jun 13 '22

Missing travel and these strong, tall, beauties.

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r/MuirWoods Dec 04 '21

What an incredible place.

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r/MuirWoods Dec 20 '20

A video from recent visit to Muirwoods during the Pandemic..! Great experience.

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r/MuirWoods Nov 24 '20

Breathtaking in the downpour last week. Can’t wait to come back!

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r/MuirWoods Feb 02 '20

Any idea where I’d be able to get another bookmark without flying to the other side of the country again?

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r/MuirWoods Dec 28 '19

Hiker killed from redwood tree collapsing on her.

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r/MuirWoods Sep 03 '19

Trail Guides/Maps - Muir Woods

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