Hillside Trail

Overview

Most hikers utilize this trail to complete the shorter loop through the Muir Woods National Monument. This direction is a gradual climb and connects with the Redwood Creek Trail at the end of the valley. Expect a good amount of traffic going in both directions. The trail is well-maintained and easy to hike along.

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This beautiful memorial resides beside the Main Trail.

This beautiful memorial resides beside the Main Trail.

Looking across the trail on the hillside trail at Muir Woods.

Looking across the trail on the hillside trail at Muir Woods.

Redwoods are abundant along the Main Trail.

Redwoods are abundant along the Main Trail.

The Main Trail making its way through the trees.

The Main Trail making its way through the trees.

Muir Woods, Marin County, CA

Muir Woods, Marin County, CA

Muir Woods- quiet, cool, fresh forest air - how peaceful.

Muir Woods- quiet, cool, fresh forest air - how peaceful.

Muir Woods, Marin County, CA

Muir Woods, Marin County, CA

Tall trees

Tall trees

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