The Alpine Trail joins the Bootjack Trail from the Pantoll Ranger Station in Mt Tamalpais State Park to form a road-less traveled and authentic passage into the magnificent groves of Muir Woods.

The Bootjack Trail to Muir Woods is highlighted with beautiful old growth redwoods

Tannic acid in their bark makes redwoods resistant to disease and insect infestation

Redwoods appeared on the West Coast of North America about 20 million years ago

Sturdy bridges and wide graded paths allow visitors to walk slowly and look up at the giant redwoods

Redwood downfall is integral to providing nutrients back to the soil - fostering future redwood growth

Due to their 'alien nature' Steve Speilberg decided to film Return Of The Jedi in the Tall Trees Redwood Grove located in Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park

Even on the sunniest of days, redwoods manage to block out the sun creating a cool shaded environment