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
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Out of season · Best Jul–Sep, peak Aug–Sep
High passes hold snow into July. Mosquitoes ease by mid August.
Peak In season Out of season This month
Yosemite to Mt Whitney. 211-mile thru-hike. Bucket list backpack.
🎫 Permit required 🚫 No dogs
Trailhead weather
22°F
⛅ Overcast
💨 31 mph
🌧️ 1%
☀️ UV 1
Fri
🌨️
27°
14°
88%
Sat
🌫️
31°
11°
37%
Sun
⛅
33°
16°
4%