John muir trail pocket atlas john muir trail maps john. The john muir trail is one of the finest hikes to be found anywhere in the world. 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. Here are list of the keywords youll find useful for training.
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. They all show the trail, water sources, and other helpful information. 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. The john muir trail continues northward 10 miles to the laurel fork of station camp creek. Antigravitygears long trail pocket profile maps were listed in the april 2012 backpacker magazine spring gear guide under the heading the ten essentials.
Note, too, that the closest exit point is whitney portal, an 11mile hike out on which. This was our planned itinerary for the john muir trail. The john muir trail is 220 miles of epic wilderness through californias high sierras. 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. 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. East rim, leatherwood ford, and bandy creek areas national park service. 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. 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. Click download or read online button to get john muir trail book now. 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. Take a look at my 16 week training calendar below and download the pdf. John muir trail topo map series with utm coordinates and grids. Halfway, both time and mileage we had a very warm night for being at 10,500 ft.
Whitney, the tallest mountain in the 48 contiguous us states. 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. How to hike the 200 mile long john muir trail trail. John muir trail pocket hiking atlas by erik the black besides detailed, daily navigation topo maps, side trail info, resupply.
Jmt thruhikers generally choose to carry one of the purpose built map sets below. The southern unit of the kettle moraine state forest has more than 160 miles of trails, varying in difficulty, length and permitted uses. Books by john muir from the writings of john muir john. Complete with an interactive map pdf download and a sectional breakdown length, elevation, highlights. This series of free jmt topo maps has utm coordinates and grids and can be viewed on line, printed or the. 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. Wildlife, hitchhiking, permits for the five trailheads, navigation with guidebooks and apps, water and food supply, trail towns, elevation sickness, and more. The trail starts in americas treasure, yosemite national park, and continues 215 miles through. The biggest issue ive seen with people who want to do the entire trail is getting that permit.
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. A john muir trail thruhike bibliographic data, summary, search for links to download an e book in pdf, epub or read online. These sets are focused on the jmt and are fairly zoomed in. Starrs guide to the john muir trail and the high sierra region. In many cases the resolution of the photos is such that you can actually see the trail. John muir writings my first summer in the sierra by john muir contents 1. Alphabetical list of inyo national forest trails that connect to john muir trail jmt. Whitney along the spine of californias sierra nevada mountains.
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. The john muir trail begins in yosemite national park and travels 210 miles. John muir trail download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi. That choice is driven primarily by the number of photos, maps and other illustrations one on almost every page. Big gs place backpacking the john muir trail distances. 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. The map displayed here is an overview of the john muir trail from yosemite valley to mt. There are several guide books available we used john muir trail. John muir trail backpacking packing list rei coop journal. We will be starting in yosemite, so thats where our permit will be issued. This is a land of,000foot and 14,000foot peaks, of lakes in the thousands, and of canyons and granite cliffs.
Wildlife, hitchhiking, permits for the five trailheads, navigation with guidebooks and apps, water and food supply, trail. 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 an epic 211 mile trail in the sierra nevada mountains that. Here are a few of the resources that we found helpful.
Whitney, the highest peak in the lower 48, the john muir trail offers everything you could ask for on a longdistance backpacking trip. 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. 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. Kettle moraine state forestsouthern unit john muir trails. This is the latest edition of the book originally written by thomas winnett.
In 1914, john muir, who was president of the sierra club, died unexpectedly. Despite the authors success, wouldbe thruhikers would be wise to master the basics before tackling this 211miler. 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. 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. Much more detail than possible on any smart phone app. But whatever your experience, use these tips to make your journey a good one. Were planning to stash our packs and ascend half dome as long as were there. The campsite table has long been a favorite with jmt hikers and has been. The john muir trail passes through kings canyon national park and sequoia national park, as well as numerous national forests and designated wilderness areas. John muir trail trekking guidebook californias cicerone press. John muir trail planning, resupply, permit and map information.
How to thruhike the john muir trail interactive map for. John muir trail data book, distances, elevation profiles, climate, resupply and more. Download the john muir trail jmt is a worldfamous trek and north americas best known walking trail. 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. Or to view the 9 maps sequentially, click on the map 1 arrow at the top of the page. You can also find jmt books and maps at many rei stores in california and around. Activities discussed on this site are often dangerous and ill advised. See more ideas about john muir, john muir trail and thru hiking. The essential guide to hiking americas most famous trail, by elizabeth wenk and kathy morey.
Click download or read online button to get the john muir trail book now. Bearproof food storage at muir trail ranch this is where your food will be awaiting you. History of the john muir trail american mule museum. 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. To view section maps showing greater detail, click on any of 9 rectangles on the overview map. What ill do different this time on the john muir trail. Wilderness press hiking john muir trail, 5th edition. Hiking the john muir trail requires a wilderness permit.
Arguably one of the most scenic sections of trail in america, every summer it. For many backpackers the rewards of hiking the john muir trail draw them back season after season. Download pdf john muir trail free online new books in. Jan 08, 2018 the john muir trail is arguably the most beautiful and sought out trail of the lower 48. Travelers wanting to take detours say for climbing a. 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. Pdf john muir trail south to north edition download. The john muir trail download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi. The john muir bike trails are singletrack, mountain bike trails that are rough, natural surface trails. 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.
Hiking trails east rim, leatherwood ford, and bandy creek. The new john muir trail meticulously describes the entire trail and is written for todays hikers. The 216 mile hike is split into 21 daily stages, with full information on preparation, permits, wilderness, bears, water and trekking skills. 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. A complete guide to hiking the john muir trail cleverhiker. Read download john muir trail the essential guide to. Starting in yosemite valley and ending on the summit of mt.
The john muir trail is a hiking trail between yosemite and mt. Youll note that the first day is a helluva hike, but a big part of the elevation gain comes without carrying a pack. Pdf the john muir trail download full pdf book download. Club members searched for a lasting way to honor him.
Planning your thruhike of the john muir trail is delivered to purchasers via pdf. Pdf download the john muir trail free unquote books. The mileage data on that spreadsheet is much more accurate, and by using it ill be able to better plan my daily exertions. Pdf guide to the john muir trail ebooks includes pdf. 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. The john muir trail is also a land blessed with the mildest, sunniest.
The conventional route is heading sobo from the northern terminus in yosemite, toward the southern terminus, summiting the 14,505foot mt. Following this itinerary, our average daily mileage. Mileage and elevation are approximate for trip planning, not intended for. Weighing in at just 4 grams, this stripmap features both jmt and pct trail mileage, elevation profile with altitudes, and resupply points. 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. This book is still the manual for travel in the sierra. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want.
Detailed trip plan with daily mileage and altitude change pdf want to know how much it cost to hike the jmt. The satellite maps are high resolution and the john muir trail is pretty well marked for the entire 211 miles. Wall maps print out your favorite trail to 6 feet high. Jmt maps and books pacific crest trail association. As with other longdistance hiking trails, the john muir trail is popular with thruhikers, who attempt to complete the entire trail in one trip. Stretching 220 miles from yosemite valley to mount whitney and onward to whitney. 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 an epic 211 mile trail in the sierra nevada mountains that extends from yosemite to mt. The john muir trail jmt is a worldfamous trek and north americas best known walking trail. Ease in travel north to south, so you can acclimatize to the latter halfs higher elevations. 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. 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 john muir trail crosses many passes and has a whole lot of up and down.
Hiking john muir trail data book updated wilderness press. Hiking the john muir trail john muir trail tips and map. Pdf john muir trail download full pdf book download. Google maps also does a great job of providing vehicular directions to. A thousandmile walk to the gulf, by john muir 1916. All map notations are from that file and not checked by me, yet. 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.
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. 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. We hiked north to south and were refreshed with three resupplies. The john muir trail passes through what many backpackers say is the finest mountain scenery in the united states. Book scanned and converted to html by dan anderson, 1996. The john muir trail is arguably the most beautiful and sought out trail of the lower 48. Kettle moraine state forestsouthern unit trail descriptions. So you want to hike the john muir trail the muir project. John muir writings the yosemite by john muir forward to chapter 1 contents title page 1. Sep 10, 2018 the satellite maps are high resolution and the john muir trail is pretty well marked for the entire 211 miles. 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. Administration and follow the blue blazes of the john muir trail. 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. The john muir trail is the premier hiking trail in the united states.