# Muir Woods National Monument: Winter Redwoods & Redwood Creek Coho Salmon Spawning

> Place to go for families in the San Francisco–Oakland–Fremont area (CA). Times are Pacific Time.

- When: Open daily year-round 8:00 AM to sunset (closes ~5:00 PM in winter); visitor center open…
- Where: Muir Woods National Monument, 1 Muir Woods Rd, Mill Valley, CA 94941
- Ages: All ages; children 15 and under receive free admission; fully stroller-accessible boardwalk
- Price: $15 park admission per adult (ages 16+); children 15 and under free; vehicle parking reservation $9.50 (must reserve in advance at gomuirwoods.com)
- Schedule: Open daily year-round 8:00 AM to sunset (closes ~5:00 PM in winter); visitor center open 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
- Organizer: National Park Service (Golden Gate National Recreation Area)
- Official page: https://gomuirwoods.com/
- Last checked: Wed, Nov 4

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## About

Winter is the most magical and serene season to experience Muir Woods National Monument in Mill Valley, just 30 minutes north of the Golden Gate Bridge. Winter rains breathe fresh emerald life into the towering old-growth coastal redwoods, and Redwood Creek swells with cool freshwater, creating the annual spawning run for endangered Coho Salmon and steelhead trout—visible directly from footbridges between November and February.

The main canyon trail features a flat, 2-mile boardwalk loop that is completely accessible for strollers and wheelchairs, winding peacefully beneath 800-year-old cathedral groves. The Muir Woods Trading Company cafe serves organic grilled cheese, hot soup, and fair-trade hot chocolate by an outdoor redwood deck. Parking and shuttle reservations are strictly required year-round via GoMuirWoods.com, ensuring uncrowded trails even during school holidays.

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