John Muir Trail
Not for the faint of heart, this epic 211-mile journey is one of the most scenic hikes in the country.
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John Muir Trail Details
Not for the faint of heart, this epic 215-mile journey is one of the most scenic hikes in the country. It traverses the untamed wilderness of the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range while also taking you past Yosemite, Kings Canyon, and the Sequoia National Parks. Over the course of three weeks, you will also cross six mountain passes and ascend a total of 46,000-feet. The highest point is 14,505-feet (the summit of Mount Whitney and your terminus point if you are going north to south). While there are dozens of sights to see along the way, a few notable landmarks include Half Dome, Thousand Island Lake, and the Devils Postpile National Monument. The trail starts in Yosemite National Park, and continues 215 miles through the Ansel Adams Wilderness, Sequoia National Park, King's Canyon National Park, and ends at the highest peak in the continental United States, Mount Whitney at 14,496 ft.
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Nearby Parks Around John Muir Trail
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Nearby Points of Interest Around John Muir Trail
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Mist Fall
Yosemite's signature trail with incredible views scattered along the way, including Nevada Fall and the back of Half Dome.
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Mist Trail
Yosemite's signature trail with incredible views scattered along the way, including Nevada Fall and the back of Half Dome.
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Happy Isles Restroom
This modern restroom is a great place to start your hike!
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Half Dome
Aided by the famous cable walk, this is Yosemite's most famous hike, and one of its toughest.
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Half Dome
One of the Park's most familiar rock formations and a Yosemite icon.
