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Redwood Creek Loop Trail

The Redwood Creek Loop Trail at Muir Woods National Monument in Mill Valley, California is an easy 0.9 mile loop hike that encompasses the portion of the Redwood Creek Trail from Bridge 3 to Bridge 1 and back (in this recording). This trail is probably the 2nd most popular trail people end up hiking at Muir Woods since it's paved, accessible, and flat.

This recording starts at Bridge 3 and heads south to Bridge 1 and back, but you can start this loop directly after stepping into Muir Woods. You'll pass the Founders Grove, Bohemian Grove (with a redwood tree that you can stand inside of), and various other ancient coastal redwoods.

I found that the eastern side of this trail is a bit more interesting than the western side, but the western side has the Bohemian Grove while the eastern side has the Founders Grove. The Bohemian Grove is probably a bit more interesting to look at and can be found just south of Bridge 2.

For additional hiking and more redwoods, be sure to check out the rest of the Redwood Creek Trail, Hillside Trail, Fern Creek Trail, Lost Trail, and 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

  • Redwood Creek Loop Trail in Muir Woods is an easy, paved 0.9-mile loop suitable for most visitors.
  • The loop passes notable sites like Founders Grove and Bohemian Grove, with the eastern side generally more scenic.
  • Access to Muir Woods requires a $10 fee for adults, and several other redwood trails are nearby for longer hikes.
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Distance
0.9 mi
Difficulty
Easy
Type
Loop
Est. Time
27 min
Elev. Gain
85'
Rating
0.0
Added
May 16, 2018
Updated
January 23, 2020

Weather Forecast

Today
High 58°F
Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms
Tonight
Low 49°F
Light Rain Likely
Thursday
High 61°F
Mostly Sunny
Thursday Night
Low 48°F
Mostly Clear
Friday
High 59°F
Mostly Sunny
Friday Night
Low 49°F
Mostly Cloudy
Saturday
High 57°F
Chance Light Rain
Saturday Night
Low 50°F
Rain Likely
Sunday
High 56°F
Rain
Sunday Night
Low 47°F
Rain
Washington's Birthday
High 55°F
Light Rain
Monday Night
Low 46°F
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Tuesday
High 52°F
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Tuesday Night
Low 44°F
Light Rain Likely
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Total Change
31'
Ascent
85'
Descent
91'
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Points of interest

  1. Parking

    37.892006, -122.57045
  2. Main Trailhead

    37.897885, -122.575247

Safety information

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Availability

All seasons

Surface type

Universal Access

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