Trekking Among the Redwood Trees in Muir Woods — A Sanctuary Experience
A wonderful visit to the ancient ground
It is when we are filled with awe at the sight of nature that we begin to think about things outside ourselves. A sense of awe helps us to slow down and stop worrying. It transforms negative emotions into positive feelings. It gives us pause and brings us joy.”
Dr. Qing Li from the book, Forest Bathing: How Trees Can Help You Find Health and Happiness
Nature lovers are in luck living in San Francisco. Muir Woods National Monument, managed by the National Park Service and is the home of the giant redwoods, is located in Marin County, about 10 miles from San Francisco (a 45-minute drive).
Before 2017, Muir Woods attracted over one million visitors per year. Due to the traffic congestion and parking woes, the officials decided to set up a reservation system for parking and shuttles to control the number of visitors.
The 558-acre Muir Woods National Monument is special because it preserves one of the last remaining ancient redwood forests in the Bay Area.
There are two species of redwoods in California — the Sierra redwood and the coastal redwood.
