Bohemian Grove is a section of Muir Woods named for the San Francisco Bohemian Club, founded in 1872. Its trees illustrate how a redwood forest recovers from injury and recycles itself.
Details
- Type
- Point of Interest
- Accessibility
- Limited accessibility
Overview
The grove takes its name from the Bohemian Club, a group of San Francisco newspapermen, artists, actors, and musicians organized in 1872. It sits along the developed trails of Muir Woods, within Golden Gate National Recreation Area.
What to See
Several features here show how coast redwoods respond to damage and decay. Burned redwoods survived past fires and kept growing; one carries a fire scar large enough to step inside. Redwood burls, knobby growths on trunks and bases, hold dormant buds that can sprout new trees. A nurse log, a fallen redwood breaking down on the forest floor, supplies nutrients and shelter for the next generation of plants.
Know Before You Go
Stay on the trail to protect shallow redwood roots and understory plants. The grove is reached on foot from the visitor center along the main trail system.