John muir trail data book updated wilderness press. The john muir trail passes through what many backpackers say is the finest mountain scenery in the united states. It is a very strenuous trail with over 48,000 cumulative feet of vertical. As part of the rei coop family, were dedicated to making websites and mobile apps that help outdoor enthusiasts connect, share information and get out into the places they love to play. Essential planning resources for the john muir trail. Jul 03, 2017 stretching from yosemite valley in yosemite national park to mt. A longdistance trail in the sierra nevada mountain range of california passing through yosemite, kings canyon and sequoia national parks. John muir trail planning, resupply, permit and map information. A thousandmile walk to the gulf, by john muir 1916. Jan 31, 2018 in 2015, i hiked the 210 miles of the john muir trail from yosemite to mt. A photo journal of a 2008 journey by paul the beeman. 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. Hike the john muir trail in yosemite national park my.
Wilderness permits in the sierra nevada are under a quota system that prevents crowding on the trail and protects the environment. Very small store and no food or bathroom options, unless youre spending the night in a cabin there, but youll likely want to resupply here anyway since its your last convenient opportunity. Wildlife bears are common along the trail, but they are not a problem as long as proper food storage is practiced. Keven siegert hiked 111 miles on the jmt beginning in toulumne meadows and exiting at the bishop pass lateral trail. The trail s length is 210 miles 359 kms and has an elevation gain of approximately 47,000 feet. The john muir way is signed for walkers and cyclists in both directions but we strongly recommend that you also carry a map. I just hiked the colorado trail and i traveled w the data book, but guthooks was my preferred method of finding everything water, camping and current location it doesnt look like guthooks has data for the jmt and that seemed odd to me considering how popular the trail is. With the proper attire, a winter hike can be exhilarating and peaceful, and the john muir trails deliver on all accounts. For 211 miles, the trail follows the sierra nevada mountain. A landmark book in photography, the 1938 limited edition of ansel adams sierra nevada. Essential planning resources for the john muir trail socal. The book was updated in 1998 with the help of kathy morey, and remains a useful reference for the planning, although we didnt bring this on our thruhike. 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 john muir trail is a longdistance trail in the.
Your path, across what many describe as the gentle wilderness, begins in the heart of yosemite national park and travels through the ansel adams wilderness, the john muir wilderness, kings canyon national park and sequoia national park. A complete guide to hiking the john muir trail cleverhiker. Yosemite valley to tuolumne meadows, thousand island lake to reds meadow and crab tree meadow to mt. The photos are great and youll relive the trail with every scene at muir trail landscapes by bruce powell. Instead, id like to describe one of the many memorable experiences we had on the trail. Jmt maps and books pacific crest trail association. The essential guide to hiking americas most famous trail this incredibly detailed, turnbyturn guidebook is a musthave for anyone hiking the jmt. The john muir trail is one of the finest hikes in north america. The trail is primarily used for hiking, camping, and backpacking and is best used from may until october. Whitney, the highest peak in the lower 48, the john muir trail offers everything you could ask for on a longdistance backpacking trip.
The book includes gps coordinates, not only for every junction, but. John muir trail guided backpacking trip yosemite to mt. Getting your john muir trail gear list dialed is one of the most exciting parts of preparing for your john muir trail thruhike. The john muir trail is one of the finest hikes to be found anywhere in the world. Sierra nevada the john muir trail by ansel adams abebooks. Whitney on day 3 and gives them some time to acclimate. For peak hiking days, yosemite national park can receive up to 600 applications, and only a small fraction of those will be fulfilled, making a jmt permit one of the most soughtafter prizes in the. This can be complicated, but there is a remarkably effective system in place. These sets are focused on the jmt and are fairly zoomed in. John muir trail food shopping list bearfoot theory. We stopped in the wawona store which is thankfully open until 8pm for some supplies before dinner. Whitney near sequoia national park, the john muir trail is a favorite among backpackers and longdistance hikers.
John muir walked from the midwest to the gulf of mexico. Almost somewhere is a memoir by suzanne roberts in 2012 is about her experience hiking the john muir trail in 1993. John muir trail interactive map external linkflash required below is a link to a trail journal with lots of pictures and a good description of the trail. In a typical year, water will be relatively plentiful and running into snow and ice is always a possibility. Walk the sky is a must for anyone interested in the john muir trail or the sierra nevada in general. A brief introductory section provides planning data, including information on permits, trailhead transport, and food resupplies.
John muir trail is considered the most beautiful trail in the united states. Hiking john muir trail data book updated wilderness press. The john muir trail is the premier hiking trail in the united states. Our route starts at cottonwood meadows to the south and winds north over two hundred miles to yosemite valley. John muir trail california 2020 all you need to know. 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. Hiking the john muir trail john muir trail tips and map. The essential guide to hiking americas most famous trail fifth by elizabeth wenk isbn. It provides all the necessary planning information, including. Visit the bus company websites and ask online if you need help. Natgeo john muir trail jmt maps now available in gaia gps.
Sure, its important to get the right shelter, sleep system, and water purification strategy, but the vast majority of your waking hours will not be spent in a tent or filtering waterthey will be spent experiencing all that is the sierra nevada, from. Alpine lakes, wide open vistas, and 14 passes, the jmt offers. There are many ways to hike this trail whether south bound, north bound, section hiking, entering or exiting on different points, your. Books by john muir from the writings of john muir john. Wall maps print out your favorite trail to 6 feet high. On the legendary john muir trail you pass through a land of and 14,000foot peaks, deep canyons, massive granite walls, and sparkling lakes. Whitney, the tallest mountain in the 48 contiguous us states. 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.
Gold medal winner 2009 best western region nonfiction independent book publishers awards. John muir 21 april 1838 24 december 1914 was a scottishborn american naturalist, author, writer, and early advocate of preservation of wilderness in the united states his letters, essays, and books telling of his adventures in nature, especially in the sierra nevada mountains of california, have been read by millions of people. This is a complete, digitalonly southtonorth edition of the bestselling john muir trail lizzy wenks authoritative guide describes the 212mile john muir trail, running from the summit of mt. Yosemite valley to mount whitney, 211 miles, 340 km, 1 month. Along the way it climbs over,000 passes, wanders beneath high alpine peaks, and traverses beautiful meadows and forested river valleys. The john muir trail crosses many passes and has a whole lot of up and down. I am a huge fan of hiking with your spouse, but thats not what this post is about. In addition, on top of the items in my john muir trail food shopping list, we were gifted some food in tuolumne meadows by some folks who overpacked. 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 jmt is one of the worlds most spectacular treks and is north americas best known middistance walking trail. Aimed at the ultralight hiker, the guide includes the basics of planning your hike as well as comprehensive data to carry on the hike. Because its concentrated in the mountainous heart of the pct, jmt gear can be consistent throughout your trip. Once youre feeling prepared, pick it up, sit back and take a moment to immerse yourself in muir s words to prepare yourself to see the land through the eyes of one of its first protectors. 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. As always, i welcome this transition, but each time i do so with a small dose of seemingly incurable apprehension. 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. Together this system of interconnected trails meanders for 11. The john muir trail, was recognized as the highest quality photography book at the time. John muir trail via yosemite valley closed california. Dec 21, 2015 hiking the john muir trail is a far more contemplative exercise than one might guess. The john muir trail is a longdistance hiking trail in the high sierra backcountry, named after famed naturalist, author and sierra club founder john muir. 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. Or to view the 9 maps sequentially, click on the map 1 arrow at the top of the page.
Weve provided map downloads of each section here, plus more detailed maps and guides are available to buy from rucksack readers and az. Much more detail than possible on any smart phone app. After the hike, we got stuck in a yosemite valley traffic jam, stuck motionless for about 25 minutes until we could escape back to wawona. Representing the finest selection of adams photographs of the high sierra. Having the right resources to help you plan can make a big difference. Because our distances werent too long we were able to carry. For dinners, we usually split a 2person mountain house meal, along with something else, like a pack or two of ramen, cous cous, or mashed potatoes, depending on how hungry we were. Shadow creek was running well, with some impressive cascades visible from the trail. For approximately 170 miles, the jmt travels the pacific crest trail. This means that aspiring hikers of the jmt now have five jmt map packagesguidebooks to choose from listed in reverse publication date order. Whitney near the whitney portal trailhead on inyo national forest.
The john muir trail is 220 miles of epic wilderness through californias high sierras. Sep 14, 2009 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. Among these are two new guidebooks for hiking this 221 mile long trail. Your path, across what many describe as the gentle wilderness, begins in the heart of yosemite national park and travels through the ansel adams wilderness, the john muir wilderness, kings canyon national park. The new john muir trail meticulously describes the entire trail and is written for todays hikers. See below for a john muir trail map featuring some classic routes along the trail. 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. The essential guide to hiking americas most famous. The john muir bike trails are singletrack, mountain bike trails that are rough, natural surface trails.
On wednesday, the 15th, we returned to the permit office. Tackle the northbound half of the john muir trail set in californias stunning sierra nevada, beginning in lake florence and ending in the beautiful tuolumne meadows of yosemite national park. There are three places where the jmt and pct are different. But its very complete and uptodate on everything but permitting. The john muir trail snow report is designed to aid hikers in determining the best time to head into the mountains based on snow conditions. Each hikers skillset and comfort level with these conditions will differ. This is a land of,000foot and 14,000foot peaks, of lakes in the thousands, and of canyons and granite cliffs. The book includes gps coordinates, not only for every junction. Starting from yosemite valley and ending on mt whitney, this classic sierra backpacking trip takes you through the most amazing parts of the high sierra as you travel with your guide.
Jmt thruhikers generally choose to carry one of the purpose built map sets below. The john muir trail runs through the heart of the sierra nevada, the range of light. The essential guide to hiking americas most famous trail is considered among the best. Francois dhaene breaks john muir trail speed record.
This is the most comprehensive photographic essay ofthe john muir trail. As mtr is the first on trail resupply point, many nobo hikers opt to camp at locations with bear boxes the first few nights until all of their food fits in their bear can. To view section maps showing greater detail, click on any of 9 rectangles on the overview map. The first time i hiked the john muir trail back in 1980, we used the first edition of thomas winnetts guide to the john muir trail. The map displayed here is an overview of the john muir trail from yosemite valley to mt.
Whitney and onward to whitney portal whether youre hiking the entire john muir trail or just sections of it, the first step of the journey begins with this book by sierra expert elizabeth wenk. The john muir trail with pack stock support sierra. The john muir trail snow report uses snodas modeled snow data and modis reflectivity. Click here for an excellent guide to planning the john muir trail.
John muir trail data book by elizabeth wenk, paperback. The john muir trail runs from the happy isles trailhead in yosemite valley to the summit of mt. Whether youre hiking the entire john muir trail or just sections of it, the first step of the journey begins with this book by sierra expert elizabeth wenk. John muir trail backpacking packing list rei coop journal. And if you havent read john muir s wilderness essays yet it also a mustread. John muir trail by elizabeth wenk, 9780899977362, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. High sierra backpacking on the jmt from yosemite to mt whitney. This 211mile route rises up,000 and 14,000foot peaks, descends through canyons, winds around granite cliffs and looks out over thousands of. Jmt transportation pacific crest trail association. They all show the trail, water sources, and other helpful information. 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. I section hiked this, 50 miles as a teenager, 100 miles in 2010, and 120 miles in 2011. For most of its length, the john muir trail uses the pacific crest trail. A short side trail takes hikers to the summit of walnut mountain.
Elizabeth wenks authoritative guide describes the 212mile john muir trail, running from yosemite valley to the summit of mt. Guide to the john muir trail book by thomas winnett. Heres a link to some beautiful photos and a trail journal at nature focused by greg cope. John muir trail lone pine, california hiking trail. Elizabeth wenks enthusiasm for the geology, flora and fauna of the region is contagious. The year 2014 showed that americas most famous trail, the john muir trail jmt, had become so popular that 10 new books or updated editions of the jmt were published. My complete john muir trail gear list 2019 bearfoot theory. Along highway 395, eastern sierra transit runs between reno, nevada and lancaster, ca. 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. John muir trail trekking yosemite np sierra mountain hike. The john muir trail is also a land blessed with the mildest, sunniest climate of any major mountain range in the world. Look at the photos, buy the book walk the sky by john dittli. My wife, kathleen, and i hiked a portion of the john muir trail in the summer of 2007.
The essential guide to hiking americas most famous trail wilderness press some people love this book, while others arent so smitten too much detail they complain, too heavy to hike with, and too small font. April 21, 1838 december 24, 1914 also known as john of the mountains and father of the national parks, was an influential scottishamerican. Starting in yosemite valley and ending on the summit of mt. John muir trail provides all the necessary planning information, including uptodate details on wilderness and permit regulations, food resupplies, trailhead amenities, and travel from nearby cities. See more ideas about john muir trail, john muir and trail. Aug 28, 20 the first time i hiked the john muir trail back in 1980, we used the first edition of thomas winnetts guide to the john muir trail. Traverse mountain passes through several protected zones, including the ansel adams and john muir wilderness areas totaling 103 miles through dazzling scenery of,000 and 14,000foot peaks. It includes stops in mammoth lakes, lone pine and other jmt trailhead. Dec, 20 john muir trails are perfect for a winter hike.
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