Observed arrival · 2026-09-03
The 211-Mile John Muir Trail, Broken Down for Actual Hikers
A focused guide to the John Muir Trail covering route sections, permits, seasonal conditions, resupply, alerts, and an interactive map.
Field notes
The guide models the hike as four operational segments, from the 23.6-mile Yosemite–Donohue section to a 75.2-mile Kings Canyon stretch with five high passes and no roads. Its planning layer connects route geography to decisions hikers must make: the page identifies four resupply points, a 160-mile Pacific Crest Trail overlap, permit and quota constraints, bear-canister requirements, and seasonal hazards. The site also links to dedicated articles on permits, snow, weather, and logistics.
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