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John Muir National Historic Site

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The Site preserves the 17 room mansion where the naturalist John Muir lived from 1890 to his death in 1914. While living in Martinez, Muir accomplished many things: he battled to prevent Yosemite National Park's Hetch Hetchy Valley from being dammed, served as the first president and one of the founders of the Sierra Club, played a role in the creation of several national parks, and wrote many articles and several books expounding on the virtues of conservation and the natural world. The Muir house and historic Martinez adobe became part of the National Park Service in 1964. In 1992, Mt. Wanda was added to the Site. The 325 acre tract of oak woodland and grassland was historically owned by the Muir family.


Contact Information

4202 Alhambra Avenue
Martinez, CA 94553
(925)228-8860 - Visitor Information


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Getting There

By Plane
Both Oakland and San Francisco International Airports provide access to the area.

By Car
Eastbound I-80 to eastbound Highway 4. Exit at Alhambra Avenue, turning left at ramp. Cross beneath highway; Site is immediately on your left.

I-680 northbound to Highway 4 westbound. Exit at Alhambra Ave. Turn right at bottom of ramp; Site is located immediately on your left.

By Plane
Contra Costa County Connection Route #116 stops at John Muir National Historic Site

Getting Around
A network of paved and gravel paths provide access to the Muir House and surrounding orchards. The Mt. Wanda unit is accessible via fireroads and single track trails.

Activities

Here are some of the activities that are offered at Mount Rainier National Park.
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  • Educational Programs
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Bird Watching
  • Nature Walks

Recommended Activities
Receive orientation to the site at the visitor center. The park film shown at 10:00, 11:00, 12:00 and 1:30, 2:30, 3:30.

Muir House is available on self guided tours any time of the day. Public tours are available at 2:00 Wednesday through Friday, 1:00, 2:00 and 3:00 on weekends. Please call (925) 228-8860 to organize group tours. There are picnic tables available on the grounds

Mt. Wanda is available for hiking seven days a week, sunrise to sunset.


 
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