Day & Section Hikes: John Muir Trail

Description

Your section-by-section guide to the John Muir Trail

Declared one of the top five hiking trails on the planet by National Geographic Adventure magazine, the John Muir Trail runs a spectacular 211 miles from Yosemite Valley to the foot of Mount Whitney. e only way to experience this world-class trail is by foot, and Day & Section Hikes: John Muir Trail is here to guide you the entire way, whether you’re out for a day hike, for a few days on a section hike, or for the entire trail.

This handy guide includes:

• trail maps and elevation profiles
• ratings for scenery, difficulty, solitude, trail condition, and accessibility for children
• driving directions to trailheads and coordinates for GPS users
• permit and fee instructions as applicable
• details about what to expect on the trail

“A fresh take on a classic, life-changing pilgrimage.”
—Andrew Dean Nystrom, award-winning author of Top Trails: Yellowstone & Grand Teton National Parks

“Doherty’s insight makes for must-have reading.”
—Tom Hale, founder of Backroads, the world’s #1 active travel company