John Muir Trail
211 miles of High Sierra spine from Yosemite Valley to Mount Whitney — the standard American long trail.
Where on earth
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- Region
- California, USA
- Country
- Worldwide
- Biome
- Sierra alpine (1,200–4,400 m)
- Best season
- July – September
- Difficulty
- moderate
Known for
- Backpacking
- Hiking
- Climbing
Key takeaways
- Biome: Sierra alpine (1,200–4,400 m)
- Best season: July – September
- Difficulty: moderate
- Top activity: backpacking
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Topic summary
211 miles of High Sierra spine from Yosemite Valley to Mount Whitney — the standard American long trail.
Key takeaways
- Difficulty: moderate
- Best season: July – September
Intended uses
backpacking
Climate suitability
Sierra alpine (1,200–4,400 m)
Verification notes
Last verified January 1, 1970.
Region
Worldwide
Biome
Sierra alpine (1,200–4,400 m)
Difficulty
moderate
Plan with verified data
John Muir Trail trip tools
Popular pursuits at John Muir Trail
- Backpacking
Multi-day travel with everything on your back — see the packing blocks below.
- Hiking
Day miles on marked trail, with route notes and trail links below.
- Climbing
Rock and alpine lines with approach beta.
