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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Find answers to common questions about Muir Woods, our shuttle service, tour options, booking, and more to make your visit as smooth as possible.

Muir Woods National Monument is located 20 minutes north of the Golden Gate Bridge and is home to some of the oldest and tallest living trees in the world.

The ride from our bike shop on Hyde St is approximately 9 miles (15 km) to Sausalito, where you will catch the Muir Woods Shuttle. It is 90% flat. The main hill you will have to go up is just before the Golden Gate Bridge.

On your bike ride you will ride through and see neighborhoods and sites such as the Marina District, Fort Mason, Palace of the Fine Arts the Golden Gate Bridge and so much more!

It’s an all inclusive day! We’ve combined our two favorite activities in San Francisco into one great adventure. Enjoy your bike ride across the Golden Gate Bridge, then catch our round trip shuttle up to Muir Woods National Monument and back to the city. With this option, there’s absolutely no waiting around. NO ferry, NO taxi, NO Uber. We’ll take care of the transportation for you, so you can just sit back and enjoy the day. We are the only company in San Francisco offering this tour. This is the best way to get in your bike ride across the bridge and visit to Muir Woods National Monument in one day. 100% Refund Guarantee: Change of plans? Feeling under the weather? We are happy to refund the entire cost of your Muir Woods tickets with 24 hours advance notice. In addition, we offer a refund of 50% with cancellations of less than 24 hours notice.

Muir Woods entrance fee is $15 for anyone 16 years and over. This can be paid with cash or credit card on-site. Muir Woods admission is free for children 15 and under, as well as National Park annual pass holders.

Our tour and shuttle options spend up to 90 minutes in Muir Woods.

We use E-bike (electric bikes) for this tour to make traveling up those San Francisco hills a breeze. There are also options for children’s bikes as well.

Yes, Muir Woods is set up for everyone to enjoy! There are segments of paved trails that are accessible by wheelchair and service animals are welcome with proper paperwork.

The coastal redwood forest is cool most times of the year with temperatures ranging from 40 – 70 degrees Fahrenheit.

Wear comfortable shoes and bring a jacket or sweater as the giant redwoods can affect the temperature in the early morning and evening. Be sure to bring plenty of water if you plan on spending a longer day in the old growth forest.

You can find all the information you need at the Visitor Center, including assistive listening devices and a Muir Woods map of all the trails in the region. You can also find a ton of info on this website if you go to our ‘Plan Your Trip’ section.

Muir Woods Trading Company is the in-park concessionaire facility, which serves meals and snacks throughout the day. It’s located just inside the Muir Woods entrance, so you can easily stop in at the beginning or end of your trip!

Unfortunately, Muir Woods camping is not allowed. If you’d like to camp in the redwoods, you can check out the nearby Alice Eastwood and Pantoll campgrounds in Mt. Tamalpais State Park.

There are several popular Muir Woods hikes you can take. We’d recommend the Bridge 3 Loop, Bridge 2 Loop, or Bridge 4 Loop for easy to moderate hikes. You can pick up a Muir Woods hiking trails map at the visitor center to learn more about the various walking paths!

Yes, you will need a parking reservation if you plan to drive to the park yourself. The parking reservations must be made in advance for a specific time slot. However, having a reservation does not guarantee that you will be able to park at the time you’ve selected. A parking reservation just means that once a spot is available, you can park there. You do not need parking reservations if you take a shuttle or tour bus to the forest.

If you’re flying into San Francisco and want to head directly from SFO to Muir Woods, you can easily take BART or a ride-sharing option into the city from the airport. From there, we’d recommend hopping on our direct Muir Woods shuttle for easy transportation to and from the park! Here’s how to get from the airport to our shuttle pick-up location: + If you take ride-sharing between the airport and the city, you can have your driver drop you off right outside of our bike rental shop. + If you take BART, be sure to get on one of the yellow lines taking you into the heart of San Francisco. You can get off at Columbus Avenue & Lombard Street. Our bike shop is just 480 feet southeast of the stop!

It is technically possible to bike to Muir Woods from San Francisco. However, this is a dangerous and strenuous option, as you’ll have to climb a series of steep hills on extremely winding roads. There are also no bike lanes, so you’ll be sharing the road with cars, tour buses, and Muir Woods shuttles.

The distance from San Francisco to Muir Woods is only 17 miles. So, technically, you can take an Uber or Lyft driver to the park. However, there is no cell phone service in Muir Woods. So, it won’t be possible for you to hire a driver for the ride back to San Francisco. There is a payphone on the valley floor. So, if you get stranded in the park you can call a standard taxi cab to give you a lift back into the city. Since cabs charge about $75 just to take you to the Golden Gate Bridge, this will make your trip to Muir Woods cost a bit more than usual!