Bay Area Hiking | Summertime Forest Bath
In the scorching summer heat, apart from beach fun, you could go hiking in the mountains chock-full of redwoods.
📍 Muir Woods National Monument Mill Valley, CA
Here, you can see some of the last remaining redwoods in the San Francisco Bay Area that weren't cut down in the late 1800s. The woods are full of towering trees, several centuries old and reaching up to 76 meters in height. The park has tons of trails for you to stroll amid the redwoods and really savor the unique natural scenery that the California redwoods offer.
🚗It's about an hour plus drive from the South Bay and you’ll need to reserve parking spots online in advance. $8.5 per car.
🎟Admission is $15/person (free for children under 15). The next free days are: 8/25 (Wednesday), 9/25 (Saturday), 11/11 (Thursday).
🌲Most of my photos were taken on the wooden walkways of the main trail which is 2 miles long, and round-trip is about 1 hour. It's pretty level, not too taxing, and perfect for beginners to hiking.
🌊Another famous trail is the Dipsea trail which is about three miles long, where you can be amongst the redwoods and enjoy the sea view. It's about a 2.5-hour round trip with a moderate level of difficulty.
Tip: The park is full of tall redwoods, it’s mostly shady, and it may get chilly in the early morning and evening hours. So remember to dress warmly.
Nearby is the Muir Beach which is a 10min drive.
📍Muir Beach Overlook, Muir Beach
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