Marin County Travel Guide: Redwood Forests of Marin County
One of the most frequent inquiries we hear from our guests at Marin Hotels is what’s the best way to do Muir Woods. Naturally our guests want to visit one of the crown jewels of the National Park system right here in Marin. We always say: make reservations. And try to go at the least crowded times: early morning and later in the day. Since Muir Woods is close to all of our hotels, you can easily get a jump on the crowds.
Redwoods in Marin County
And guess what? There are other Redwood forests in Marin! Consider these if you can’t get a reservation for Muir Woods or if you just feel like trying something different. Hug a tree for us!
Old Mill Park. Lovely Redwoods and easy paths wind around the area. An easy walk from Mill Valley Inn (which, worth noting, has its own Redwood grove), you’ll be immersed in the grove in under 5 minutes. Street parking is available too. Tack on a short jaunt through the neighborhood to Cascade Falls to see more Redwoods, homes, and seasonally, a waterfall. (Detailed directions here)
Baltimore Canyon. Okay now you know what the locals know: this spot tucked behind a neighborhood in Larkspur is one of the most amazing spots in Marin to get in the trees, with a bonus seasonal waterfall called Dawn Falls. (In that first link, click on Parks and Preserves and then scroll to find Baltimore Canyon)
Pro Tip: the parking at the trailhead is super limited. Go early or find a spot in the neighborhood and walk to the trailhead. Worth it! You will see homes of all types built around the Redwoods — literally. An only-in-Marin experience!
Samual P. Taylor State Park. These lesser-known Redwoods in Marin county offer a peaceful place to connect with nature, and a Redwood-filled beautiful backroads drive to the destination.
Roy’s Redwoods. Some of the tallest Redwoods in Marin can be found in this quiet, uncrowded forest with an easy loop hike. (In the link, click on Parks and Preserves and then scroll to find Roy’s Redwoods)
See you out there!
