John Muir Trail Sections

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John muir trail sections. This photo from the cover of my book shows one of the easiest sections of the entire trail. Mile 21 to 56 6 you beat the crowds of yosemite valley by. South queensferry to edinburgh.

There are a number of trailheads south of donohue pass that connect to the jmt and are easily accessible through public transportation. Click on the tabs on the interactive maps to switch between layers and plan your trip. I remember quite clearly the first time i picked up a wilderness permit to hike a significant portion of the john muir trail.

The john muir trail passes through what many backpackers say is the finest mountain scenery in the united states. The john muir trail passes through kings canyon national parkand sequoia national park as well as numerous national forests and designated wilderness areas. As with other long distance hiking trails the john muir trail is popular with thru hikers who attempt to complete the entire trail in one trip.

To view section maps showing greater detail click on any of 9 rectangles on the overview map. Day hikers will tackle only the approach to the pct enjoying glacially carved lakes and breathtaking views of the minaret range. Tuolumne meadows to devils postpile 34 miles.

Campsites can be crowded around the footbridge at the base of the pass. Linlithgow to south queensferry. The 9 mile hike up the lyell fork canyon is one of the most relaxing sections of the jmt with the river meandering through meadows beside the trail and mt.

I asked the ranger if the. This is a land of 13 000 foot and 14 000 foot peaks of lakes in the thousands and of canyons and granite cliffs. The john muir trail is the premier hiking trail in the united states the trail starts in america s treasure yosemite national park and continues 215 miles through the ansel adams wilderness sequoia national park king s canyon national park and ends at the highest peak in continental united states mount whitney at 14 496 ft.