RV Owners: Vehicles over 35' in length (11 meters) are not allowed on the roads leading to Muir Woods. Once you drive up there you'll see why!
Is there someone in your group who gets carsick easily? The narrow road up to Muir Woods is not that long, but it does have lots of twists and turns. If someone is especially susceptible to motion sickness (like one of the editors of this Online Guide!) we recommend providing them with Dramamine, letting them ride shotgun, or doing whatever else will make the trip more pleasant.
Although the map at the bottom of this page may look complicated, driving to Muir Woods is simple: exit 101 at the Highway 1 exit in Mill Valley and follow the signs for Highway 1 to Stinson Beach and Muir Woods. Go up the hill until the sign tells you to turn right on Panoramic Highway for Muir Woods. Take Panoramic Highway until you see the sign to turn left on Muir Woods Road, which takes you to the park. The signs along the route are large and clear.
To get to the Highway 1 exit on Highway 101 northbound or southbound:
From Marin and the North Bay: Take Highway 101 south to Mill Valley and exit at the Highway 1 offramp, then follow the signs. The exit is right after your cross the Richardson Bay overpass (or Bridge, if you prefer!).
From Berkeley and Contra Costa County: Cross the Richmond-San Rafael bridge on Highway 580 West, then take the Highway 101 south exit (which takes you on surface streets for about 2 miles before you reach the 101 south onramp). Then follow the Marin and North Bay directions above..
From San Francisco and the Peninsula: Cross the Golden Gate Bridge. Take Highway 101 North just past the last Sausalito offramp and exit at the Highway 1 offramp, then follow the signs.
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