Muir Woods National Monument

First off I will let you know that it is $5 per person, not per vehicle, to enter the park (free for kids 15 and under).  Worth. Every. Penny. Muir Woods is magnificent.  Surrounded by Red Wood trees, the primary trails are paved and fairly level.  The paved path includes 3 bridges that cross the Redwood Creek where Coho Salmon come to spawn.  There are a couple trails that take you off the beaten path and throughout the surrounding terrain.  (more…)