John Muir Trail (Section)
Expert BackpackEastern Sierra
- Distance
- 211 mi
- Gain
- 47,000 ft
- High point
- 12,000 ft
- Season
- Jul–Sep
Best time of year
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Peak season now · Best Jul–Sep, peak Aug–Sep
High passes hold snow into July. Mosquitoes ease by mid August.
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Yosemite to Mt Whitney. 211-mile thru-hike. Bucket list backpack.
🎫 Permit required 🚫 No dogs
Trailhead weather
48°F
☀️ Clear sky
💨 8 mph
🌧️ 0%
☀️ UV 6
Thu
🌫️
52°
37°
2%
Fri
⛅
50°
36°
2%
Sat
⛅
51°
33°
0%