The John Muir Trail (JMT) is a world-famous trek and North America’s best
\nknown walking trail. It runs for 216 miles through California’s Sierra Nevada
\nmountains, from Yosemite Valley (El Capitan and Half-Dome) to the summit of
\nMount Whitney (14,496ft), the highest peak in the US outside Alaska. It also
\nmakes up part of the epic Pacific Crest Trail which runs the length of the
\nRockies through Canada and the US.<\/p>\n
All you need to know to plan and prepare for your trip is contained within
\nthis guide, from obtaining trekking permits to buying trek food and forwarding
\nfood caches along the trail. Abundant advice is given on such topics as
\ndealing with inquisitive bears, coping with altitude, negotiating river
\ncrossings, as well as tips on booking transport to and from the trailheads and
\non what equipment to take. In addition there is a detailed description of the
\nflora and fauna of this remarkable region.<\/p>\n
The walking trail, which is named after the great 19th-century Scottish
\nnaturalist, conservationist and writer John Muir, is entirely through the
\nunspoilt wilderness of the American West and passes through three national
\nparks: Yosemite, Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Parks. Information
\nincludes:<\/p>\n
– advice on preparation, including trekking permits, food caches along the
\ntrail and how to deal with bears and river crossings
\n– variants and escape routes, camp sites, bear box locations and resupply
\npoints
\n– ascent, descent and distance tables for all stages <\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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