From Harbour Bridge to Golden Gate Bridge: 2–3 Years Living in the US

[CaptainCurtis]

Our first trip to the USA we went to Muir Woods to see the redwoods. Still remember it.

Being a National Monument, Muir Woods had been closed during the recent government shutdown, but I'm hoping to check it out soon now that it has reopened. It's meant to be fantastic.

Lovely photos thanks.

Two things jumped to my mind. Firstly how you seemed to be exploring these paths completely alone. Are there just so many tracks that it it is easy to escape others or was the park very 'empty' of visitors? Secondly I noticed the sign about shallow roots but saw no sign of any 'raised walkways' to avoid soil compression by people walking along the tracks. Did you run across any?

I think I was there during a quieter period, which must've helped. Jedediah is also quite far north, and so with plenty of options closer to San Francisco, it doesn't appear to be as popular as places like Muir Woods, Avenue of the Giants and Prairie Creek. I also did some longer hikes which naturally are less popular for tourists.

Lassen was deathly quiet outside of the tourist spots like Bumpass Hell and Lassen Peak. It's less well known, a bit of a drive, and has a short season with the main road shutting due to snowfall.

Great question on the raised walkways - there were a few, but not many at all. Lots of signs, however, recommending folks to stay on the trails.