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Muir Woods National Monument Description
The tallest trees in the world are the so-called redwoods or mammoth trees, which thrive only in California and South Oregon, including those in Muir Woods National Monument some 15mi/24km north of San Francisco. Since 1908 the park has been controlled by the National Park Service, which has a Visitor Center (tel. (415) 388-2595) at the entrance where detailed information can be obtained.

Age of the trees

This 550 acre/223 hectare area of forest, named after the famous naturalist and founder of the Sierra Club, John Muir, contains large numbers of redwoods, the botanical name of which is sequoia sempervirens. The tallest trees in Muir Woods reach a height of 240ft/73m. In the first 100 years they grow 12in./30cm each year,
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Hobbies & Activities category: Hiking opportunity;  National park
Address
Muir Woods National Monument
Mill Valley, CA 94941
United States
Phone 1 (415) 388-2595
Fax 1 (415) 389-6957
http://www.nps.gov/muwo/
Hours
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Open8:008:008:008:008:008:008:00
ClosedSunsetSunsetSunsetSunsetSunsetSunsetSunset
Cost
Adult$3.00
Child 15 & underFREE
Tips
During the summer arrive before 10 a.m. or after 3 p.m.
The visitor center is open daily 9-6 (April-October), and 9-5 during the rest of the year.
Facilities
Gift shop
Restaurant or food service
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