A Beautiful Place to Hike Or Bike - Muir Woods
Description: Muir Woods in the San Francisco Bay Area, in Mt.
Tam is a great place for hiking or biking.
There are many things to see here of interest and it is a good place for camping.
If you are looking for a very natural setting for hiking or biking Muir Woods is one of the best areas to consider.
This is an area that is actually North of San Francisco and the first thing you will notice when you enter the park are the majestic redwoods.
These are the most breathtaking scenery in the San Francisco Bay area.
Muir Woods has a long history in this area and most prestigious is the fact that on January 9, 1908, President Theodore Roosevelt created Muir Woods as the 10th National Monument.
This was the first monument that was ever donated by private individuals.
Although it was originally called the Kent Monument, William and Elizabeth Kent, wanted it named after John Muir for the efforts he had conducted to establish National Parks.
In this park you will be totally encased in natural surroundings.
Many of the redwoods in this area average 258 feet so far and the oldest one is 1,200 years old.
This is something to see because so far the forest has been untouched by human intervention.
Beyond the redwoods there are other trees that have adapted to the cooler and less sunny environment: The California Bay Laurel, The Tanoak and the Big leaf Maple.
Each has a unique way of living in the forest which may be fascinating for tourists to see.
While you are hiking through, you may see a Northern Spotted Owl or a woodpecker or you might see an American Shrew Mole scurrying by.
Each of these is native to these woods.
You will find it easy to get around the woods because there are several walking trails for hikers and most are wheelchair accessible.
There are also unpaved walking trails for those who are a little more adventurous which lead to other trails outside the area.
Be advised that bicycles are only allowed on fire roads.
If you visit on the weekends you can attend one of several ranger walks that tell you about the area and include information on the wildflowers, woodshed or tidepools.
Unfortunately there are no lodging or camping facilities in the area because it is only for day use.
However, there are several restrooms, a cafe and gift shop available.
Tam is a great place for hiking or biking.
There are many things to see here of interest and it is a good place for camping.
If you are looking for a very natural setting for hiking or biking Muir Woods is one of the best areas to consider.
This is an area that is actually North of San Francisco and the first thing you will notice when you enter the park are the majestic redwoods.
These are the most breathtaking scenery in the San Francisco Bay area.
Muir Woods has a long history in this area and most prestigious is the fact that on January 9, 1908, President Theodore Roosevelt created Muir Woods as the 10th National Monument.
This was the first monument that was ever donated by private individuals.
Although it was originally called the Kent Monument, William and Elizabeth Kent, wanted it named after John Muir for the efforts he had conducted to establish National Parks.
In this park you will be totally encased in natural surroundings.
Many of the redwoods in this area average 258 feet so far and the oldest one is 1,200 years old.
This is something to see because so far the forest has been untouched by human intervention.
Beyond the redwoods there are other trees that have adapted to the cooler and less sunny environment: The California Bay Laurel, The Tanoak and the Big leaf Maple.
Each has a unique way of living in the forest which may be fascinating for tourists to see.
While you are hiking through, you may see a Northern Spotted Owl or a woodpecker or you might see an American Shrew Mole scurrying by.
Each of these is native to these woods.
You will find it easy to get around the woods because there are several walking trails for hikers and most are wheelchair accessible.
There are also unpaved walking trails for those who are a little more adventurous which lead to other trails outside the area.
Be advised that bicycles are only allowed on fire roads.
If you visit on the weekends you can attend one of several ranger walks that tell you about the area and include information on the wildflowers, woodshed or tidepools.
Unfortunately there are no lodging or camping facilities in the area because it is only for day use.
However, there are several restrooms, a cafe and gift shop available.
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