Your section-by-section guide to the John Muir Trail
Declared one of the top five hiking trails on the planet by National
Geographic Adventure magazine, the John Muir Trail runs a spectacular
211 miles from Yosemite Valley to the foot of Mount Whitney. e only way
to experience this world-class trail is by foot, and Day & Section
Hikes: John Muir Trail is here to guide you the entire way, whether
you're out for a day hike, for a few days on a section hike, or for the
entire trail.
This handy guide includes:
- trail maps and elevation profiles
- ratings for scenery, difficulty, solitude, trail condition, and
accessibility for children
- driving directions to trailheads and coordinates for GPS users
- permit and fee instructions as applicable
- details about what to expect on the trail
"A fresh take on a classic, life-changing pilgrimage."
--Andrew Dean Nystrom, award-winning author of Top Trails: Yellowstone
& Grand Teton National Parks
"Doherty's insight makes for must-have reading."
--Tom Hale, founder of Backroads, the world's #1 active travel company