John Muir Trail
Description
- Name John Muir Trail (JMT)
- Length of trail 340 km, 211 miles
- Length in days 23 days
- Traildino grading SW, Strenuous walk, mountain trail
- Hut tour grading T2, Mountain walk
Yosemite Valley to Mount Whitney, 211 miles, 340 km, 1 month
As one of the better known, spectacular and therefore busy mountain trails, the John Muir Trail runs for 211 miles (340 km) into the Sierra Nevada mountain range of California, from Yosemite Valley to Mount Whitney. This is a true mountain hike. The trail also one of the highlights of the Pacific Crest Trail.
Opinions
- patacon June 2016
- Rate 9
- Positive Hiked a part of it when I hiked the PCT. Defenetly one of the most beautiful Landscapes I have ever seen. Plenty of water! No need to carry more than 1L ever. Beautiful Mountains, Lakes with islands, beutiful passes and rivers, the most beautiful campsites!
- Negative too many people!
- ss6 October 2009
- Rate 8
Map
Links
Facts
- Pacific Crest Trail Association - John Muir Trail Overview
The Pacific Crest Trail Association is one of the best resources for the John Muir Trail.
- Complete Guide to John Muir Trail Homepage
The website centres around the author's own experience, hiking the JMT in 2007. This trail report is adorned with fine pictures. There is a section on planning and preparation, and some advice on equipment.
- Hiking the John Muir Trail
This document dates back to 2001.
- John Muir Trail - how to get Permits, what are the Classic Guidebooks, info on maps and shuttle service by Backpack45
Web resources for the JTM.
- John Muir Trail - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
- John Muir Trail in California is one of the best hikes in the world.
Very useful fact sheet.
- The John Muir Trail
Website dedicated to the JMT, describing the sections in the Yosemite National Park, Ansel Adams Wilderness, John Muir Wilderness, Kings Canyon National Park and Sequoia National Park.
Reports
- Big G's Place - Backpacking the John Muir Trail
Read Big G's daily journal, view the pictures. Also a map and gear list.
- Our JMT1 Trip -- main page
It's always enjoyable to watch a 360 degrees panorama. This trail report of the JMT has got many of them. The story is completed with detailed maps. Don't forget to click part two and three of the story.
- Trail Journals, Backpacking and Hiking Journals
All trail journals from the popular www.trailjournals.com regarding the John Muir Trail.
- Welcome to the JMT Journey
Good website; a thru-hike of the JMT in 23 days.
- Gallery Folder - photo.net
Brian Ernst's artistic photo impressions of the JMT.
- Hiking the JMT
This report dates from 1996.
- jmthiker.com ~ The John Muir Trail website
Trip reports and gear lists.
- John Muir Trail - Trip Report and Photos
Greg Cope finished the trail in 13 days, but if he had more time, he would do it in a relaxed way: "the John Muir Trail and surrounding areas have so many beautiful areas you could spend weeks exploring." Report and gallery.
- John Muir Trail Backpack - a set on Flickr
And a good picture set on Flickr.
- Pete's JMT trip - Sep 2010
Trip report and pictures for solo JMT hike in September 2010
- The John Muir Trail
Blogs, photo's, video's, Who Was John Muir, and even JMT wallpaper for your PC.
- The John Muir Trail - September, 2003
Journal and gallery.
Guides and maps
- JMT Maps - Free Topo Maps with UTM Coordinates
Set of free online topographical maps.
Lodging
Organisations
Tour operators
GPS
Other
Books
United Kingdom
2015
- The John Muir Trail
- Guidebook to walking the John Muir Trail through California's High Sierra from Yosemite (El Capitan and Half Dome) to the summit of Mount Witney. The 216 mile hike is split into 21 daily stages, with full information on preparation, permits, wilderness, bears, water and trekking skills. Part of the Pacific Crest Trail. Read more
- Also available from:
- The Book Depository, United Kingdom
- De Zwerver, Netherlands
United Kingdom
2015
- The John Muir Trail
- Through the Californian Sierra Nevada Read more
Netherlands
2015
- Wandelgids The John Muir Trail | Cicerone
- Een uitstekende beschrijving van het beroemde lange afstandspad in Californie. Guidebook to walking the John Muir Trail through California's High Sierra from Yosemite (El Capitan and Half Dome) to the summit of Mount Witney. The 216 mile hike is split into 21 daily stages, with full information on preparation, permits, wilderness, bears, water... Read more
United Kingdom
- Plan & Go the John Muir Trail
- All You Need to Know to Complete One of the World's Greatest Trails Read more
United Kingdom
- John Muir Trail
- The Essential Guide to Hiking America's Most Famous Trail Read more
- Also available from:
- Bol.com, Netherlands
Netherlands
- John Muir Trail
- Elizabeth Wenk's authoritative guide describes the 212-mile John Muir Trail, running from Yosemite Valley to the summit of Mt. Whitney.John Muir Trail provides all the necessary planning information, including up-to-date details on wilderness and permit regulations, food resupplies, trailhead amenities, and travel from nearby cities. Useful... Read more
- Also available from:
- De Zwerver, Netherlands
Netherlands
- Wandelkaart - Topografische kaart John Muir Trail | Tom Harrison Maps
- Shaded Relief Topo Maps packet of the famous Sierra High Route that will take hikers from Mount Whitney to Yosemite, CA. Well marked trails over USGS topo maps that were beautifully enhanced with shaded relief to better distinguish details. Scale 1:630360. 1 inch on map equals 1 mile. Whitney Portal, Symmes Creek, Onion Valley, Oak Creek,... Read more
United Kingdom
- Plan & Go John Muir Trail
- All You Need to Know to Complete One of the World's Greatest Trails Read more
United Kingdom
- John Muir Trail (topographic Map Guide)
- National Geographic California Read more
United Kingdom
- Four Boots-One Journey
- A Story of Survival, Awareness & Rejuvenation on the John Muir Trail Read more
Netherlands
- Guide to the John Muir Trail
- Offers advice on planning a hiking or backpacking trip on the John Muir Trail, discussing supplies, permits, animal problems, and packing, with trail profiles and maps Read more