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
