Muir Woods with Children
Visitors under 16 enter Muir Woods free. The Main Trail on the valley floor is flat, paved and boardwalk, and the Bridge 2 and Bridge 3 loops, of 0.5 and 1 mile, are stroller accessible. Eating is limited to the entrance plaza and the café patio, so snacks wait until the walk is over.
Under 16Free entry
Bridge 2 loop0.5 mile, about 30 min
Bridge 3 loop1 mile, about 1 hour
StrollersBridge 2 and 3 loops
Banana slugs on damp trails, black-tailed deer and, in winter, salmon in Redwood Creek are the usual sightings; the wildlife page lists them. Among the tours, the private Jeep tour is not suitable for children under 5, and the Main Trail page maps the short loops.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Muir Woods good for kids?
Visitors under 16 enter free, and the flat Main Trail loops of 0.5 and 1 mile are stroller accessible.
Can you take a stroller in Muir Woods?
Yes on the Bridge 2 and Bridge 3 loops of the Main Trail, which are paved and boardwalk.
Do children pay the entrance fee?
No, under-16s enter free; the fee applies from 16. See the entrance fee page.