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Fern Creek Trail

The Fern Creek Trail at Muir Woods National Monument in Mill Valley, California is an easy 0.4 mile one-way trail that leads from the Lost Trail to the Redwood Creek Trail. Please note that this trail is technically longer than 0.4 miles one-way, but as of mid-May 2018, the bridge that crosses Fern Creek has been destroyed by a fallen tree and you cannot go any further than the trail junction with the Lost Trail.

This trail passes yet more ancient coastal redwoods as it winds along Fern Creek. This trail is lightly-trafficked and usually very quiet. You can use this trail to hop on the Lost Trail which meets up with the Canopy View Trail.

Fee: There's a $10 fee to enter Muir Woods for adults. For more information, check out their website.
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Know Before You Go

  • Fern Creek Trail is a short, easy 0.4-mile (one-way) path within Muir Woods National Monument in Mill Valley, CA, connecting Lost Trail to Redwood Creek Trail.
  • The trail offers a peaceful experience alongside Fern Creek, showcasing ancient coastal redwoods.
  • Access to Muir Woods requires a $10 entry fee for adults, and the trail is currently limited due to a destroyed bridge.
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Distance
0.4 mi
Difficulty
Easy
Type
One-Way
Est. Time
12 min
Elev. Gain
73'
Rating
0.0
Added
May 17, 2018
Updated
June 12, 2018

Weather Forecast

This Afternoon
High 57°F
Isolated Rain Showers
Tonight
Low 48°F
Mostly Cloudy
Thursday
High 57°F
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Thursday Night
Low 48°F
Partly Cloudy then Patchy Fog
Friday
High 56°F
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Friday Night
Low 46°F
Mostly Clear
Saturday
High 59°F
Sunny
Saturday Night
Low 44°F
Mostly Clear
Sunday
High 57°F
Partly Sunny
Sunday Night
Low 45°F
Mostly Cloudy
Monday
High 58°F
Mostly Sunny
Monday Night
Low 46°F
Partly Cloudy
Tuesday
High 58°F
Mostly Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low 48°F
Slight Chance Light Rain
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Total Change
68'
Ascent
73'
Descent
131'
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Features

Water Source

Points of interest

  1. Parking

    37.891983, -122.570406
  2. Main Trailhead

    37.906052, -122.579158

Safety information

For your own safety: plan ahead, let someone know where you'll be, and hike at your own risk.

Availability

All seasons

Surface type

Dirt

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