Backpacking Portola Redwoods State Park
Welcome to one of the Bay Area’s best kept secrets: Portola Redwoods State Park. I’ve never seen this park busy, with more famous tree spots to the north (Muir Woods),…
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AutoCamp Russian River, luxury redwood camping
Despite my love of sleeping in the dirt and not showering, I will never say no to glamorous digs. AutoCamp Russian River in Guerneville is the perfect blend of luxury…
Hiking Limekiln Falls, Limekiln State Park
The Central Coast and Highway 1 are finally open again. What better way to celebrate than a trip to Big Sur? Limekiln State Park is a tiny slice of the California State Parks that should not be missed on this stretch of paradise.
Hiking the Sequoia Bayview Trail, Joaquin Miller Park
When I think of redwood hikes, I think of Muir Woods and the whole Bay Area peninsula. The East Bay, however, can hold its own when it comes to these…
Best Redwood Hikes in the Bay Area
Summer in the Bay Area means the tourists and out-of-townere are coming. Muir Woods sits at the top of everyone’s bucket list of San Francisco must dos. With its groves of old growth redwoods, it’s hard not to see why. This NPS unit is family friendly and accessible for all.
However, access these days is getting more tough. Muir Woods now requires shuttle or parking reservations to reduce congestion on this small, impacted area. (Foot or bike traffic is not affected by this change.)
If redwoods are on your list, but reservation systems and crowds and boardwalks are not, I’ve compiled a list of redwood hikes in the Bay Area varying lengths and degrees of difficulty that are equally amazing or better than Muir Woods.
Read on for the full list of best redwood hikes in the Bay Area.