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The John Muir Trail begins in Yosemite National Park and travels 210 miles along the High Sierra mountain range through the Ansel Adams Wilderness, John Muir Wilderness, Sequoia National Park, and King’s Canyon National Park, culminating at the highest peak in the continental United States – Mount Whitney.
- Wilderness Permits
- Parking
- Transportation
- Food Storage and Bear Canisters
- Food Caches
John Muir Trail
If you plan to hike the John Muir Trail (JMT) as a continuous hike, you only need one wilderness permit from Yosemite for the entire trip (you do not need a "Whitney stamp" or permits from other national forests or national parks). The only two trailheads that provide access to the full John Muir Trail beyond Yosemite are Happy Isles to Past LYV (Donohue Pass eligible) and Lyell Canyon (Donohue Pass eligible). Demand for permits to hike the John Muir Trail (JMT) increased dramatically since 2...
Pacific Crest Trail
Pacific Crest Trail long-distance hikers with a valid interagency PCT long-distance permit issued by the Pacific Crest Trail Association do not need an additional wilderness permit in order to camp in the Yosemite Wilderness while along the Pacific Crest Trail. However, if you plan to hike elsewhere in Yosemite (off of the Pacific Crest Trail) and camp overnight, you will need to get a separate wilderness permit. PCT long-distance permits are also not valid to ascend the Half Dome cables or v...
Long-term parking for the length of your trip is available in Yosemite for no additional fee. No reservations are necessary. Parking is available both in Yosemite Valley and in Tuolumne Meadows. Food lockers are available at all trailhead parking areas as well. Consider arriving to Yosemite via public transportationto avoid parking issues. Parking ...
There is no public transportation available between Whitney Portal and Yosemite, the southern and northern terminuses of the John Muir Trail. However, Eastern Sierra Transit provides bus service from Lone Pine (the nearest town to Mount Whitney) to Mammoth Lakes. The YARTS Highway 120 East busprovides service from Mammoth Lakes to Yosemite Valley.
Allowed bear canisters are required throughout Yosemite National Park. Hanging food is not permitted anywhere in Yosemite. There are no exceptions for Pacific Crest Trail through-hikers. Food lockers are available at Little Yosemite Valley, High Sierra Camps, and Tuolumne Meadows Backpackers' Campground, but not elsewhere. (Read more about food sto...
Ranger stations do not accept food packages. Post offices in Yosemite Valley (all year) and Tuolumne Meadows (approximately mid-June through mid-September) accept food packages mailed care of General Delivery. Mark packages with "hold for hiker until [date]." Packages not so marked will be held for 14 days. Packages containing food should be marked...
Enjoy this 219.3-mile point-to-point trail near Yosemite Valley, California. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 109 h 18 min to complete. This is a very popular area for backpacking, camping, and hiking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring.
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Mar 9, 2021 · Learn how to plan your hike on the John Muir Trail, a 211-mile backpacking trail through the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Find out how to get permits, when to go, which direction to choose, and what to expect on the trail.
Feb 29, 2024 · The John Muir Trail stretches along the Sierra Nevada mountain range from Yosemite Valley to Mount Whitney, providing a path through some of the most stunning alpine scenery in the country over the course of 211 miles.
Mar 23, 2024 · The John Muir Trail is a renowned trail that spans approximately 211 miles through the stunning Sierra Nevada mountain range in California. This epic adventure presents hikers with a moderate to strenuous challenge, requiring a good level of fitness and endurance.
Nov 3, 2020 · Nothing is quite like the 211-mile John Muir Trail – a sea of granite and snowcapped peaks, with creeks flowing down to alpine lakes. Here's a primer.
