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Only a few miles north of San Francisco, in an isolated canyon grows the ancient coast redwood forest known the world over as Muir Woods.

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The park offers solitude, interpretive displays and programs, and numerous hiking trails.

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Come stroll through 1000 year old giant trees towering 260 feet high and find out why famed naturalist John Muir called this, Muir Woods National Monument, 12 miles north of the Golden Gate Bridge, is reached by U.S. 101 and California Hwy 1.

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Roads to the park are steep and winding; vehicles over 35 feet long are prohibited. No public transportation serves the park though commercial tours are available from San Francisco.

This Image was taken in August 2008.

West coast redwood trees dominate Muir Woods' forest. Douglas-fir, big-leaf maple, tanbark oak, and baylaurel grow along side the redwoods.

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At the lower end of the canyon, red alders line the stream and buckeyes cluster nearby. Baylaurels growing toward the light may assume contorted shapes or topple over.

This Image was taken in August 2008.