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. Overview the john muir trail jmt is a trail that winds it way through some of the most scenic sections of the sierra nevadas, it is 211 miles from the northern end in yosemite valley to the southern end on the summit of mount whitney you still have to get down from whitney so add another unofficial 11 miles for a total of 222 miles. A john muir trail thruhike bibliographic data, summary, search for links to download an e book in pdf, epub or read online. Weighing in at just 4 grams, this stripmap features both jmt and pct trail mileage, elevation profile with altitudes, and resupply points. This book is still the manual for travel in the sierra. Read online john muir trail the essential guide to hiking americas most famous trail and download john muir trail the essential guide to hiking americas most famous trail book full in pdf formats. Overview map shows the entire john muir trail route from yosemite valley to mount whitney and important features of the surrounding area, including. This is a land of,000foot and 14,000foot peaks, of lakes in the thousands, and of canyons and granite cliffs. The essential guide to hiking americas most famous trail, by elizabeth wenk and kathy morey. Much more detail than possible on any smart phone app.
For many backpackers the rewards of hiking the john muir trail draw them back season after season. The john muir trail jmt is a worldfamous trek and north americas best known walking trail. Wall maps print out your favorite trail to 6 feet high. Following this itinerary, our average daily mileage. Hiking the john muir trail john muir trail tips and map.
The trail leads from one spectacular region of the sierra nevada to another, passing through scenic alpine meadows, traversing high granite passes, and descending along tumbling mountain streams. So you want to hike the john muir trail the muir project. The southern unit of the kettle moraine state forest has more than 160 miles of trails, varying in difficulty, length and permitted uses. Pdf guide to the john muir trail ebooks includes pdf. The john muir trail is also a land blessed with the mildest, sunniest. Whitney along the spine of californias sierra nevada mountains. Read download john muir trail the essential guide to.
Detailed trip plan with daily mileage and altitude change pdf want to know how much it cost to hike the jmt. Google maps also does a great job of providing vehicular directions to and from trailheads. John muir trail food planning for the jmt im going to use the calculation as suggested by mike clelland in his book ultralight backpackin tips of 1. Kettle moraine state forestsouthern unit trail descriptions. As with other longdistance hiking trails, the john muir trail is popular with thruhikers, who attempt to complete the entire trail in one trip.
Bearproof food storage at muir trail ranch this is where your food will be awaiting you. John muir trail planning, resupply, permit and map information. The john muir trail is a hiking trail between yosemite and mt. Club members searched for a lasting way to honor him.
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. We will be starting in yosemite, so thats where our permit will be issued. Jul 30, 20 this time around i am using a spreadsheet of milestones available if you are a member of the yahoo john muir trail online group. Youll note that the first day is a helluva hike, but a big part of the elevation gain comes without carrying a pack. In order to read online or download john muir trail ebooks in pdf, epub, tuebl and mobi format, you need to create a free account. See more ideas about john muir, john muir trail and thru hiking. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. John muir trail topo map series with utm coordinates and grids. There are several guide books available we used john muir trail. Or to view the 9 maps sequentially, click on the map 1 arrow at the top of the page. These sets are focused on the jmt and are fairly zoomed in. The jmt is named after naturalist john muir, founding member and original president of the sierra club. The essential guide to hiking americas most famous trail john muir trail the john muir trail. John muir writings my first summer in the sierra by john muir contents 1.
John muir trail data book, distances, elevation profiles, climate, resupply and more. We hiked north to south and were refreshed with three resupplies. The john muir trail is one of the finest hikes to be found anywhere in the world. Pdf download the john muir trail free unquote books. Stretching 220 miles from yosemite valley to mount whitney and onward to whitney. The campsite table has long been a favorite with jmt hikers and has been.
Kettle moraine state forestsouthern unit john muir trails. Jun 12, 2017 how to hike the john muir trail like a pro. Planning your thruhike of the john muir trail is delivered to purchasers via pdf. Creek trail john litton farm loop john muir trail angel falls overlook fall branch trail falls leatherwood ford park hq and tn ranger station laurel fork creek trail oscar blevins farm west entranc trail 1. Meyer leissner, came up with the idea of naming this same proposed north to south high trail after muir, calling it the john muir trail. Hiking the john muir trail requires a wilderness permit. Wilderness press hiking john muir trail, 5th edition. Big gs place backpacking the john muir trail distances. The biggest issue ive seen with people who want to do the entire trail is getting that permit. In order to read online or download guide to the john muir trail ebooks in pdf, epub, tuebl and mobi format, you need to create a free account. Download the john muir trail jmt is a worldfamous trek and north americas best known walking trail. The john muir trail is 220 miles of epic wilderness through californias high sierras.
Here are a few of the resources that we found helpful. The john muir bike trails are singletrack, mountain bike trails that are rough, natural surface trails. Hiking trails east rim, leatherwood ford, and bandy creek. The john muir trail passes through what many backpackers say is the finest mountain scenery in the united states. A complete guide to hiking the john muir trail cleverhiker. 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. Activities discussed on this site are often dangerous and ill advised.
Despite the authors success, wouldbe thruhikers would be wise to master the basics before tackling this 211miler. Take a look at my 16 week training calendar below and download the pdf. Pdf the john muir trail download full pdf book download. The new john muir trail meticulously describes the entire trail and is written for todays hikers. What ill do different this time on the john muir trail. The 216 mile hike is split into 21 daily stages, with full information on preparation, permits, wilderness, bears, water and trekking skills. The john muir trail is arguably the most beautiful and sought out trail of the lower 48. But whatever your experience, use these tips to make your journey a good one. Administration and follow the blue blazes of the john muir trail.
John muir trail download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi. The book includes gps coordinates, not only for every junction, but also for every established campsite, bear box, and mountain pass that the trail crosses. Starting in yosemite valley and ending on the summit of mt. Halfway, both time and mileage we had a very warm night for being at 10,500 ft. We cannot guarantee that john muir trail book is in the library, but if you are still not sure with the service, you can choose free trial service. The trail starts in americas treasure, yosemite national park, and continues 215 miles through. Were planning to stash our packs and ascend half dome as long as were there. To view section maps showing greater detail, click on any of 9 rectangles on the overview map. Click download or read online button to get john muir trail book now.
John muir trail backpacking packing list rei coop journal. The john muir trail crosses many passes and has a whole lot of up and down. Click download or read online button to get the john muir trail book now. The sierra nevada is one of the most beautiful mountain ranges in the world and the john muir trail winds through the very best of it. The essential guide to hiking americas most famous trail wilderness press if youre determined to hike the trail from south to north, this is your book. The map displayed here is an overview of the john muir trail from yosemite valley to mt. Pdf john muir trail south to north edition download.
Starrs guide to the john muir trail and the high sierra region. The john muir trail passes through kings canyon national park and sequoia national park, as well as numerous national forests and designated wilderness areas. How to thruhike the john muir trail interactive map for. Index at azt ciudad perdida cds ct gcl inca trail john muir trail lt mst other trips gear activities discussed on this site are often dangerous and ill advised. You can also find jmt books and maps at many rei stores in california and around. Mileage and elevation are approximate for trip planning, not intended for. Alphabetical list of inyo national forest trails that connect to john muir trail jmt. Antigravitygears long trail pocket profile maps were listed in the april 2012 backpacker magazine spring gear guide under the heading the ten essentials. Ease in travel north to south, so you can acclimatize to the latter halfs higher elevations. This is the latest edition of the book originally written by thomas winnett.
The conventional route is heading sobo from the northern terminus in yosemite, toward the southern terminus, summiting the 14,505foot mt. Pdf john muir trail download full pdf book download. In 1914, john muir, who was president of the sierra club, died unexpectedly. John muir trail trekking guidebook californias cicerone press. Sep 10, 2018 the satellite maps are high resolution and the john muir trail is pretty well marked for the entire 211 miles. Books by john muir from the writings of john muir john. Wildlife, hitchhiking, permits for the five trailheads, navigation with guidebooks and apps, water and food supply, trail towns, elevation sickness, and more. East rim, leatherwood ford, and bandy creek areas national park service. Jmt maps and books pacific crest trail association. This series of free jmt topo maps has utm coordinates and grids and can be viewed on line, printed or the.
Complete with an interactive map pdf download and a sectional breakdown length, elevation, highlights. The john muir trail, which traces an undulating 211mile path up and down the high sierra while crossing numerous 10,00014,000 foot passes, requires some logistical planning. Wildlife, hitchhiking, permits for the five trailheads, navigation with guidebooks and apps, water and food supply, trail. The hike from yosemite national park to the high point of the lower fortyeight states, mount whitney, is about 200 miles and is a twenty day trip. Book scanned and converted to html by dan anderson, 1996. How to hike the 200 mile long john muir trail trail. All map notations are from that file and not checked by me, yet. Travelers wanting to take detours say for climbing a. The satellite maps are high resolution and the john muir trail is pretty well marked for the entire 211 miles. In many cases the resolution of the photos is such that you can actually see the trail. Jmt thruhikers generally choose to carry one of the purpose built map sets below. John muir trail pocket atlas john muir trail maps john.
This book is the story of a hike of the jmt, but it is mostly a guide for preparing and planning to do such a trip in whole, or in sections the jmt is a trail that is not interrupted by a single road for over 200 miles. From the northern terminus at happy isles in yosemite valley and the southern terminus located on the summit of mount whitney, the trail s length is 2. Whitney, the highest peak in the lower 48, the john muir trail offers everything you could ask for on a longdistance backpacking trip. The cruise of the corwin 1917 steep trails 1919 the life and letters of john muir, by william frederic bade 1924 the full text of this twovolume book contains thousands of muir s letters and previously unpublished writings, along with bades biography. The john muir trail is the premier hiking trail in the united states. The trip itself can be completed in roughly two to four weeks or as little as a few days for elite athletes like ralph burgess or much longer, depending on age, fitness and personal hiking philosophy hikers who make. 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 descriptions also include natural and human history to provide a workout for both body and mind a musthave for any muir trail enthusiast. John muir trail data book wilderness press this edition is. B e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e kettle moraine state forestsouthern unit john muir trails e trail features 0. Whitney, the tallest mountain in the 48 contiguous us states. Note, too, that the closest exit point is whitney portal, an 11mile hike out on which.
Here are list of the keywords youll find useful for training. We cannot guarantee that guide to the john muir trail book is in the library, but if you are still not sure with the service, you can choose free trial service. The trail is 211 miles long and runs mostly in conjunction with the pct from yosemite valley to mount whitney, in california. Postholer forum source for trail and site information or just talk about your favorite trail. Google maps also does a great job of providing vehicular directions to. Here are two new maps to help you navigate the southern end to whitney portal of the john muir trail, including two trailheads about 20 miles south, shown on the cottonwood map. This book is the story of a hike of the jmt, but it is mostly a guide for preparing and planning to do such a trip in whole, or in sections the jmt is a trail that is not interrupted by a single road for over 200 miles category. A thousandmile walk to the gulf, by john muir 1916. Jan 08, 2018 the john muir trail is arguably the most beautiful and sought out trail of the lower 48. John muir trail data book updated elizabeth wenk a derivative of the comprehensive wilderness press guidebook john muir trail by sierra expert elizabeth wenk, this data book is perfect for the weightconscious hiker.
This was our planned itinerary for the john muir trail. Hiking john muir trail data book updated wilderness press. The john muir trail download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi. They all show the trail, water sources, and other helpful information. The mileage data on that spreadsheet is much more accurate, and by using it ill be able to better plan my daily exertions. Sep 25, 2016 this training program as is should be sufficient for those looking to hike the john muir trail in 2 weeks, with days averaging 1520 miles. John muir writings the yosemite by john muir forward to chapter 1 contents title page 1. The john muir trail begins in yosemite national park and travels 210 miles. The john muir trail is an epic 211 mile trail in the sierra nevada mountains that extends from yosemite to mt. The john muir trail continues northward 10 miles to the laurel fork of station camp creek. This is a long report about our 28 day hike of the jaunty juggernaut, the john muir trail jmt, from yosemite valley to whitney portal.
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