Muir Woods Self-Guided Hiking Tour

Hike among towering redwoods with this self-guided driving/walking tour of Muir Woods National Monument. This tour begins on the road to Muir Woods, featuring scenic views of Mount Tamalpais and Redwood Canyon. Then, hike a breathtaking trail through these ancient trees. Discover the origins of the national monument along the way, as well as legends of the Miwok and secrets of the forest foliage. This easy 2-mile hike is the best way to experience this incredible park. (NOTE: Be sure to make a parking reservation in advance.)
After booking, you can check your email before downloading the Tour Guide App by Action, entering your unique password, and accessing your tour. The preceding steps require good internet/Wi-Fi access. Simply follow the audio instructions and the route from there.
Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.

This is not an entrance ticket to attractions along the route. Check opening hours before your visit.

Meeting Point

256 CA-1

256 CA-1, Mill Valley, CA 94941, USA

After booking the tour, search your email for the phrase "Set up your self-guided tour now." Follow these instructions NOW to finish setting up the tour while you have Wi-Fi/data. Do NOT wait until you are onsite.

What's included:

• Easy-to-use app: download Action’s Tour Guide App onto your phone
• Great value: purchase per car, not per person. More affordable than bus or guided tours!
• Engaging storytelling: Uncover unique tales and thrilling history for a memorable journey!
• Perfect narrator: nothing can beat listening to a great voice. Proven with tons of rave reviews!
• Offline maps: no signal, no problem! Works perfectly without cellular or wifi.
• Comprehensive route and stops: See it all, miss nothing, leave no stone unturned!
• Go at your own pace: Start anytime, pause anywhere, enjoy breaks for snacks and photos freely!
• Hands-free: audio stories play on their own based on your location. Easy to use!

Not included:

• Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations

What to expect:

Duration: between 1 hour and 2 hours

Mount Tamalpais State Park

3801 Panoramic Hwy, Mill Valley, 94941-1788, California

We’re near the edge of Muir Woods National Monument. Just beyond the forest’s boundary behind us and to our right lies Mount Tamalpais State Park and the old path of the Mount Tamalpais and Muir Woods Railway. This whimsical train once whisked visitors from Mill Valley to the breathtaking heights of Mount Tamalpais, ascending to an elevation of 2,436 feet.
Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Panoramic Highway

Panoramic Hwy, Mill Valley, CA, USA

follow the twists and turns of the Panoramic Hwy, a route that treats you to dramatic overlooks and lush hillsides.

20 minutes

Muir Woods National Monument

1 Muir Woods Rd, Mill Valley, 94941-4205, California

Continue onto Muir Woods Rd. Listen as your guide illuminates the ecology of the coastal redwoods, explains why these trees thrive here, and details how conservation efforts protected them from logging. Watch for deer, birds, and other creatures that call this habitat home along this winding road.

25 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Muir Woods Visitor Center

1 Muir Woods Rd, Mill Valley, CA 94941, USA

Look for the wooden archway with a sign for Muir Woods National Monument. Directly to the right of it, you’ll find the Muir Woods Visitor Center.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included