This is a land of,000foot and 14,000foot peaks, of lakes in the thousands, and of canyons and granite cliffs. With some trepidation i ordered mount whitney to yosemite. Includes the entire 210 mile john muir trail, side trails, trailheads, resupply locations and elevation profile. The trails in this system are singletrack mountain bike trails that are generally more difficult than the john muir trails. Jan 12, 2015 alternative to the john muir trail home forums trails theodore solomons trail alternative to the john muir trail this topic has 6 replies, 4 voices, and was last updated 4 years, 9 months ago by sebastian steinhauer. Boston and new york, houghton mifflin company, 19 page images at hathitrust muir, john, 18381914. Kettle moraine state forestsouthern unit john muir trails.
Riding injuries put unnecessary stress on medical systems that need all available resources to fight the virus, and group rides increase. Steep trails california utah nevada washington oregon the grand canyon by john muir editors note the papers brought together in this volume have, in a general way, been arranged in chronological sequence. The blue and green trails are the longest loops, and even though they follow the same general route when you look at the map as they did 10 years ago, much of these loops is new trail. The john muir trail jmt is a longdistance trail in the sierra nevada mountain range of california, passing through yosemite, kings canyon and sequoia national parks.
The trail is primarily used for hiking, camping, and backpacking and is best used from may until october. These sets are focused on the jmt and are fairly zoomed in. Whitney along the spine of californias sierra nevada mountains. Books by john muir from the writings of john muir john. As always, i welcome this transition, but each time i do so with a small dose of seemingly incurable apprehension. The john muir trail jmt is a longdistance trail in the sierra nevada mountain range of california, passing through yosemite, kings canyon and sequoia. The 8step guide to planning a thruhike on the john muir trail. The john muir trail, at officially 211 miles long, is rated as one of the best multiday hikes in the world. Jun 14, 2011 john muir trail photo gallery from the julyaugust 2011 issue of national geographic traveler.
Starting in yosemite valley and ending on the summit of mt. Together this system of interconnected trails meanders for 11. John muir trail 2019 battling the early season snow duration. The biggest issue ive seen with people who want to do the entire trail is getting that permit. To view section maps showing greater detail, click on any of 9 rectangles on the overview map. Inspired designs on tshirts, posters, stickers, home decor, and more by independent artists and designers from around the world. Wise wary because the book is selfpublished, and i was unsure what to expect. John muir muir, john, 18381914 the online books page. Whitney, the tallest mountain in the 48 contiguous us states. Whitney, the highest peak in the lower 48, the john muir trail offers everything you could ask for on a longdistance backpacking trip. People will have numerous posts in their blogs if they complete the jmt, or perhaps a small side blog just about their jmt experience, but none that r. More than that, its a pilgrimage in honour of the man who cofounded the sierra club and helped create yosemite national park crosses yosemite, ansel adams and john muir wilderness, kings canyon and sequoia national parks. The john muir trail passes through kings canyon national park and sequoia national park, as well as numerous national forests and designated wilderness areas.
The john muir trail has a bunch of possible resupply points along the route, so im not sure whether the typical hiker was carrying 30, or. Challenging climbs are abundant at john muir on many of the loops. John muir trail trekking yosemite np sierra mountain. Elizabeth wenks enthusiasm for the geology, flora and fauna of the region is contagious. The route starts at cottonwood lakes, makes its way up to the high point of the lower fortyeight states, mount whitney 4418m, and continues some two hundred miles to tuolumne in yosemite national park. Previous backpacking experience on wilderness trips of at least 4 days in length is required with the ability to carry an overnight pack up to 12 miles a day for multiple days in a row. Jan 09, 2015 there arent that many dedicated jmt blogs, since its a relatively short long distance trail. So you want to hike the john muir trail the muir project. The john muir trail, located in paugnut state forest, ascends through forest to a terrain of ledges and boulders. The 211mile john muir trail is a worldfamous trail stretching from yosemite valley to mount whitney, the highest point in the contiguous united states. A complete guide to hiking the john muir trail cleverhiker. Steep trails, by john muir 1918 the writings of john. John muir trail 7trails hiking the worlds best trails.
I am a huge fan of hiking with your spouse, but thats not what this post is about. April 21, 1838 december 24, 1914 also known as john of the mountains and father of the national parks, was an influential scottishamerican. John muir trail california 2020 all you need to know. The jmt is one of the most popular hiking trails in the country and is an incredible adventure for thruhikers, sectionhikers, and dayhikers. This epic trail, a segment of the much longer pacific crest trail, runs through the heart of californias sierra nevada from yosemite national park in the north to mt. Skirt in and out of pines and hardwoods, pass a kettle lowland, then after joining up with the orange loop, proceed uphill along a moraine and back downhill to the trail head. A day by day account of my john muir trail through hike in the california sierra nevada, including preparation stages, packing list, and post trip thoughts. Thruhiking the john muir trail may not be the ideal experience for someone who likes to find his way through wild areas on his own, and thruhiking the john muir trail in midsummer may pose a challenge for the introvert. May 21, 20 my wife, kathleen, and i hiked a portion of the john muir trail in the summer of 2007. Starting in yosemite national park and ending atop the summit of mt. There are several guide books available we used john muir trail. Alpine lakes, wide open vistas, and 14 passes, the jmt offers. The john muir trail crosses many passes and has a whole lot of up and down. Davids john muir trail backpacking notes helder land words.
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. Im finally going to make it out for the whole jmt after years of trying to cross this one off the bucket list. It is named in honour of the scottish conservationist john muir, who was born in dunbar in 1838 and became a founder of the united states national park service. Trails of wonder contains poetic nature writing taken from the journals of john muir. Planning your first longdistance thruhike can be a daunting task. Stretching 220 miles from yosemite valley to mount whitney and onward to whitney portal, californias famed john muir trail trail passes through some of the most dramatic scenery in the countrymassive granite peaks, dizzying waterfalls, pristine alpine lakes, and vibrant meadows filled with sierra wildflowers. Not a fullblown jmt thruhiking permit, but still a permit. My complete john muir trail gear list 2019 bearfoot theory. John earl, a photographer, traces his journey to florida. A big part of the attraction is oneway trails in the challenging terrain of the beautiful kettle moraine state forest. John muir trail via yosemite valley closed california alltrails. John muir 18381914 is still one of the worlds most renowned naturalists and environmentalists and with good reason. As with other longdistance hiking trails, the john muir trail is popular with thruhikers, who attempt to. In this complete john muir trail gear list, i share every piece of gear i packed for my john muir trail hike, from the big items tent, sleeping bag, bear canister, water filter, camera, etc all the way down to the.
Complete with an interactive map pdf download and a sectional breakdown length, elevation, highlights. Getting your john muir trail gear list dialed is one of the most exciting parts of preparing for your john muir trail thruhike. If youre in southern wisconsin, make sure you ride john muir. The john muir trail is one of the finest hikes in north america. The john muir trail runs from yosemite valley to the. John muir trail at night national geographic traveler. Trail is a hiking, trail running, walking adventure located in or near john muir wilderness, ca. His letters, essays, and books telling of his adventures in nature, especially in the sierra nevada mountains of california, have been read by millions.
John muir s walk across the appalachians is both a map and an essay pdf concerning the part of that walk from 14 through 22. John muir trail photo gallery national geographic traveler. Travels in alaska 1915 a thousandmile walk to the gulf, by john muir 1916. The essential guide to hiking americas most famous trail, by elizabeth wenk and kathy morey. For all section hikes on the john muir trail, youll need a permit. John muir 1838 1914 was a scottishamerican naturalist, author, and early advocate of preservation of wilderness in the united states. I had a paper copy at home and electronic copies on my kindle and iphone.
The john muir trail is a 221 mile 356 km hiking trail between yosemite and mt. The 8step guide to planning a thruhike on the john muir. The route passes through the spectacular scenery of the sierra nevada mountain range, along alpine meadows and high mountain passes. John muir trail planning, resupply, permit and map information. Contemporary biography of californias representative men, with contributions from distinguished scholars and scientists. Overview map shows the entire john muir trail route from yosemite valley to mount whitney and important features of the surrounding area, including. The john muir trail is arguably the most beautiful and sought out trail of the lower 48. Hiking the john muir trail john muir trail tips and map. Instead, id like to describe one of the many memorable experiences we had on the trail. Existing customers may transfer their purchases to the guthook. Most of the route lies in the high sierra backcountry through high mountain scenery. The john muir trail is also a land blessed with the mildest, sunniest climate of any major mountain range in the world. All the food drops are complete, my gear is ready and im headed for the trailhead.
The john muir trail system has the most miles and is generally considered the preferred trailhead for the system. Letters to a friend 1915 letters written by muir to his mentor, jeanne carr. May 29, 2016 the high route through the sierras, the john muir trail, is well traveled. The john muir trail is a longdistance trail in the sierra.
Jun 12, 2017 score some of the john muir trails most classic views on this 31mile section hike in yosemite national park that starts less than two hours from bishop. Also includes an elevation profile of the entire trail. John muir trail in this 86mile section, hike through kings canyon national park into a series of jmt favorites. The essential guide to hiking americas most famous trail this incredibly detailed, turnbyturn guidebook is a musthave for anyone hiking the jmt. John muir and pacific crest trails yosemite national park. The john muir trail passes through what many backpackers say is the finest mountain scenery in the united states. The john muir trail is considered one of the most beautiful trails in the world running through the sierra nevada mountains in california from yosemite valley, to the summit of mount whitney 14,496 ft the highest mountain in the contiguous united states. John muir trail via yosemite valley closed california.
How to thruhike the john muir trail interactive map for. One of these can be found on the orange loop which provides a long, technical, climb rocks, roots and sand and changes direction three times before you hit the top at the whitered trail head. The conventional route is heading sobo from the northern terminus in yosemite, toward the southern terminus, summiting the 14,505foot mt. The alain and may white nature trails in sunny brook state park link to the john muir trail in paugnut state forest, and the walcott trail in burr pond state park. The john muir trail runs for over 210 miles through the sierra nevada mountain range of california. Steep trails, by john muir 1918 the writings of john muir.
The oneway trails make the experience seem almost private. I was pleased to discover that james wise has collected and presented a detailed and interesting account of the amazing geology along the john muir trail. John muir trails mountain biking trails trailforks. From the northern terminus at happy isles in yosemite valley and the southern terminus located on the summit of mount whitney, the trails length is 2.
The high route through the sierras, the john muir trail, is well traveled. Mtb project is part of the rei coop family, where a life outdoors is a life well lived. What are the best blogs to follow for the john muir trail. A short side trail takes hikers to the summit of walnut mountain. The john muir trail is the premier hiking trail in the united states. Passing through what may be the finest mountain scenery in the u. The john muir trail is the premier multiday hiking trail in the united states. The young man who was in the store told us the building, a log cabin with beautiful stone fierplace and shake shingle roof, was built in 1890 and was essentially the. Steep trails is presented here in a high quality paperback edition. If you consider yourself a mother natures child read this book and take it with you on hikes, camping, visiting national parks, anything to do with nature. They all show the trail, water sources, and other helpful information. Wi kettle moraine south john muir trails trailville. The john muir way is a 215kilometre mi continuous long distance route in southern scotland, running from helensburgh, argyll and bute in the west to dunbar, east lothian in the east. Kettle moraine state forestsouthern unit john muir trails e trail features 0.
Also includes trail junctions, nearly 300 campsites, ranger stations, foodstorage lockers, and lateral trails accessing the jmt. Jmt thruhikers generally choose to carry one of the purpose built map sets below. The map displayed here is an overview of the john muir trail from yosemite valley to mt. High quality john muir trail gifts and merchandise. Tackling the john muir trail at night with only stars and moon to light the path, a veteran hiker experiences popular yosemite national park in a. John muir may be the most visited trail system in the state, with good reason. John muir trail pocket atlas john muir trail maps john.
As such, it sees very remote wilderness, and very high elevations. Whitney, the highest peak in the lower 48, the john muir trail offers everything you could ask. The john muir trail is an epic 211 mile trail in the sierra nevada mountains that extends from yosemite to mt. Thruhiking the jmt, daybyday july 25, 20 by jeff hester 11 comments precisely three years ago this day, my girlfriend and i and two hiking friends were driving up to lone pine, getting ready for a 22day thruhike of the epic 211mile john muir trail. A guide to hiking the john muir trail howstuffworks. Here are a few of the resources that we found helpful. Diablo back in 1877 when a 16room hotel known as the mountain house near the peak welcomed guests. Mountain biking irresponsibly during the covid19 pandemic puts you and others at risk.
You may pass or be passed by a few people, but you wont believe youre sharing the trails with a thousand other riders. John muir trail 20 a journey through the range of light duration. This popular classic work by john muir is in the english language. The 211mile john muir trail is a worldfamous trail stretching from yosemite valley to mount whitney, the highest point in the contiguous. John muir and pacific crest trails yosemite national park u. Last summer, when i was preparing for my 22 day hike on the john muir trail, i was ready to pull my hair out. 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 kings canyon national park, culminating at the highest peak in continental united states mount whitney. Natgeo john muir trail jmt maps now available in gaia gps. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. The john muir trail is 220 miles of epic wilderness through californias high sierras.
The trail starts in americas treasure, yosemite national park, and continues 215 miles through the ansel adams wilderness, sequoia national park, kings canyon national park, and ends at the highest peak in continental united states, mount whitney at 14,496 ft. It runs for 216 miles through the high sierra nevada mountains of california, from yosemite valley to the summit of mount whitney 14,496 ft, the highest peak in the usa outside alaska. Published in the winter 20102011 issue of the john muir newsletter. As with other longdistance hiking trails, the john muir trail is popular with thruhikers, who attempt to complete the entire trail in one trip. The john muir trail is a popular trail through the national parks of yosemite, kings canyon, and sequoia. Last year, we added national geographic trails illustrated maps as a separate map in gaia gps beginning with the addition of the john muir trail map, we plan to continue introducing more national geographic long distance trail maps over the course of this year. I marked up my copy with mileposts and distances from the wenk book. Onion valley to whitney portal tag mount whitney, the lower 48s highest peak, during this 42mile trek into sequoia national park where theres more acreage of wilderness than youll know what to do with. The one and only guide book i used was wenks john muir trail guide. How to hike the 200 mile long john muir trail trail. Arguably one of the most scenic sections of trail in america, every summer it draws hundreds of hikers in search of adventure, breathtaking views and physical challenge. The john muir trail jmt is a 211mile trail through californias high sierra mountains from yosemite valley to mt.
The john muir trail jmt is one of the worlds most spectacular treks and is north americas best known middistance walking trail. It starts in yosemite valley and travels to the summit of mt. Wildlife, hitchhiking, permits for the five trailheads, navigation with guidebooks and apps, water and food supply, trail towns, elevation sickness, and more. It is one of the most renowned and widely recognized as one of the greatest trails in.
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