John Muir Trail - Wikipedia The John Muir Trail (JMT) is a long-distance trail in the Sierra Nevada mountain range of California, passing through Yosemite, Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Parks It is named after John Muir, a naturalist
A Complete Guide to Hiking the John Muir Trail - CleverHiker The classic John Muir Trail route begins in Yosemite at the Happy Isles trailhead and travels to the summit of Mt Whitney near the Whitney Portal trailhead in Inyo National Forest This is the most in-demand and subsequently congested starting point
John Muir and Pacific Crest Trails - U. S. National Park Service The 211-mile John Muir Trail is a world-famous trail stretching from Yosemite Valley to Mount Whitney, the highest point in the contiguous United States Because the John Muir Trail overlaps the Pacific Crest Trail for most of its length, the Pacific Crest Trail Association also provides details about the John Muir Trail
John Muir Trail planning, resupply, permit and map information The John Muir Trail passes through what many backpackers say is the finest mountain scenery in the United States This is a land of 13,000-foot and 14,000-foot peaks, of lakes in the thousands, and of canyons and granite cliffs
John Muir Trail Map - The JMT Wilderness Conservancy For GPS coordinates, detailed botanical and geological information, JMT history and lore, and more, you can purchase: John Muir Trail: An Essential Guide to Hiking America’s Most Famous Trail, by Elizabeth Wenk
The Ultimate John Muir Trail Planning Guide (2025 Updated) — She Dreams . . . The John Muir Trail winds through the stunning alpine scenery of the Sierra Nevada, including Yosemite and Mount Whitney In this guide, you'll find all the detailed info you need to plan an epic JMT thru-hike, from permits to SOBO vs NOBO to resupply stops and much more
Hike the John Muir Trail (JMT) - Left Coast Hiker The John Muir Trail (JMT) is an jaw-droppingly gorgeous 200+ mile trail that stretches from the Yosemite valley floor to the summit of Mt Whitney, the highest peak in the contiguous United States The John Muir Trail is located in California’s Sierra Nevada mountain range
A Complete Guide To The John Muir Trail The John Muir Trail covers 211 miles through the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range in California In this guide, I've put together everything you'll need to plan your own hike, including tips on permits, gear, food, training, and logistics
Complete Guide to Hiking the John Muir Trail: Permits, Prep, and the . . . The John Muir Trail is considered by many to be one of the best backpacking trails in the country This beautiful trail crosses 211 miles through the heart of California’s Sierra Nevada Mountains, carving steps into steep granite and winding around pristine alpine lakes and meadows
The John Muir Trail Interactive Guide - Outdoor Status Planning your John Muir Trail adventure can be quite challenging due to its remote and lengthy nature Spanning 210 miles without encountering any towns, resupplying for food can pose a significant challenge