Muir Woods National Monument

Muir Woods is the United States' National Monument at Mount Tamalpais, close to the Pacific coast, in the southwestern Marin County, California. It is administered by the National Park Service. It got this name on the name of naturalist John Muir. The chief attraction of the Muir Woods is the coast redwood trees, known for their great height. It protects around 249-acres area of old coast redwood forests.

Other common tree species found here are Bigleaf maple, California Bay Laurel, Tanoak. Muir Woods also houses more than fifty bird species, including the Pileated woodpeckers and the Northern spotted owls. The Redwood creek is an abode for various fishes, including the silver Salmons. Also, different kinds of mammals are found here, and most of them are nocturnal and burrowing animals.

Muir Woods is a part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. There are different kinds of hiking trails, varying in difficulty and distance. Camping and Picnicking are not allowed. The park remains open from 10 A.M. to sunset. Restrooms and cafes are there for the comfort of visitors, but there are no lodging facilities.