John muir trail planning, resupply, permit and map information. The john muir trail is also a land blessed with the mildest, sunniest. One of the most important considerations for those hiking the jmt is determining what gear to bring. Ive had permits for the john muir trail since february, which means ive had 6 months to daydream by reading all the books and blogs i could get my increasingly starry eyes on. Jmt thruhikers generally choose to carry one of the purpose built map sets below. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. Your sectionbysection guide to the john muir trail declared one of the top five hiking trails on the planet by national geographic adventure magazine. The 10 best campsites on the john muir trail bearfoot theory. John muir trail day and overnight hikes kathleen dodge doherty, jordan summers on. Jun 12, 2017 how to hike the john muir trail like a pro. The story of a dog, by john muir the 1909 originally published version, with annotations file size 54 k stickeen.
Stickeen illustrated overview of muirs celebrated story of an adventure with a dog on a glacier stickeen. The john muir trail jmt is a longdistance trail in the sierra nevada mountain range of california, passing through yosemite, kings canyon and sequoia national parks. His letters, essays, and books telling of his adventures in nature, especially in the sierra nevada mountains of california, have been read by. You will normally spend between 6 months to a year planning everything, and getting in shape. Dec 18, 2017 21 days on the john muir trail sep oct keep it alpine. Includes jmt guidebooks, memoirs, essays, and history of the sierra. Offers advice on planning a hiking or backpacking trip on the john muir trail, discussing supplies, permits. An adventure with a dog and a glacier, by john muir. Will people even care about my gear list, my reasons for hiking, or how im trying to get in shape for the trail. After losing a brotherinlaw to suicide, jeff and his wife beth walk the 218mile john muir trail across the sierra nevada mountain. The 8step guide to planning a thruhike on the john muir trail. Sierra nevada the john muir trail by ansel adams abebooks. How to prepare for the john muir trail, with tips for long distance hike preparation.
See all books authored by john muir, including my first summer in the sierra, and travels in alaska, and more on. An adventure with a dog and a glacier, by john muir exerpted from travels in alaska. John muir trail data book updated wilderness press. Stickeen illustrated overview of muir s celebrated story of an adventure with a dog on a glacier stickeen. Informative and hits the mains points about the jmt. Most people take about three weeks to hike the 220 john muir trail. Guidebooks and maps for the john muir trail hiking the jmt. Whitney, the tallest mountain in the 48 contiguous us states. The biggest issue ive seen with people who want to do the entire trail is getting that permit. Ive never really written for an online audience before, so this still seems kind of strange. The john muir trail is one of the most spectacular stretches of trail in the world.
Ease in travel north to south, so you can acclimatize to the latter halfs higher elevations. Among these are two new guidebooks for hiking this 221 mile long trail. Thruhikers, day hikers, volunteers, friends and family, future hikers, or armchair hikers and trail enthusiasts will all find something useful. They all show the trail, water sources, and other helpful information. The year 2014 showed that americas most famous trail, the john muir trail jmt, had become so popular that 10 new books or updated editions of the jmt were published. A brief introductory section provides planning data, including information on permits, trailhead transport, and food resupplies. These sets are focused on the jmt and are fairly zoomed in. Highs and lows on the john muir trail audiobook by inga. Sep 02, 2017 its a high snow year in the sierra nevada mountains. A heartwarming, humbling, humorous, truelife adventure of a couple who trekked the john muir trail as a depression awareness campaign. John muir trail the essential guide to hiking americas most famous trail book also available for read online, mobi, docx and mobile and kindle reading. The john muir trail by ansel adams and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The john muir trail begins in yosemite national park and travels 210 miles along the high sierra mountain range through the ansel adams wilderness, john muir wilderness, sequoia national park, and kings canyon national park, culminating at the highest peak in continental united states mount whitney.
The process of planning a jmt thruhike can seem daunting at first, but there are plenty of john muir trail planning tools, books, and resources. The john muir trail is the premier hiking trail in the united states. I am planning my jmt hike this year 2018 so i wanted to read both books and internet sources. The story begins in yosemite national park and ends at the rocky summit of mt. Tom harrisons john muir trail mappack covers the jmt all the way to mt. Written for those planning to hike the john muir trail, sierra hiking veterans who want to relive the trail and armchair adventurers, this is a story that brings the trail to life. John muir trail guided backpacking trip yosemite to mt. Not sure which guidebook or map is appropriate for your upcoming trip along the john muir trail. The conventional route is heading sobo from the northern terminus in yosemite, toward the southern terminus, summiting the 14,505foot mt. Buy a cheap copy of guide to the john muir trail book by thomas winnett.
Despite the authors success, wouldbe thruhikers would be wise to master the basics before tackling this 211miler. Weve included books to support you through the full planning process. Her blog, ingas adventures ingas, is loaded with backpacking tips, trip reports and other resources. Each year, thousands of backpackers traverse some or all of the trail, relying on wilderness presss john muir trail. Jun 15, 2007 running from mount whitney to yosemite valley in the sierra nevada, the 212 mile john muir trail passes through some of the most dramatic mountain terrain in the united states. Jan 08, 2018 the john muir trail is arguably the most beautiful and sought out trail of the lower 48. Starting from yosemite valley and ending on mt whitney, this classic sierra backpacking trip takes you through the most amazing parts of the high sierra as you travel with your guide. When planning my jmt thruhike i bought a few books for reference. The trail leads from one spectacular region of the sierra nevada to another, passing through scenic alpine meadows, traversing high granite passes, and descending along tumbling mountain streams.
Travelers wanting to take detours say for climbing a. Books about the john muir trail fiction, memoirs, and guides are all welcome, but the jmt should be the focus of the book. Theodore roosevelt, john muir, and our national parks by barb rosenstock, the mountain. The john muir trail is arguably the most beautiful and sought out trail of the lower 48. From the northern terminus at happy isles in yosemite valley and the southern terminus located on the summit of mount whitney, the trail s length is 2. Jmt maps and books pacific crest trail association. I own both books, but have a slight preference for this one. The trail starts in americas treasure, yosemite national park, and continues 215 miles through the ansel adams wilderness, sequoia national park, kings canyon national park, and ends at the highest peak in continental united states, mount whitney at 14,496 ft. Guide to the john muir trail winnett, thomas, morey, kathy on.
Permits reservations resupply points meal planning. For many backpackers the rewards of hiking the john muir trail draw them back season after season. How to get a permit to hike the john muir trail the trek. Its a high snow year in the sierra nevada mountains. The year 2014 showed that americas most famous trail, the john muir trail jmt, had become so popular that 10 new books or updated.
Elizabeth wenks authoritative guide describes the 212mile john muir trail, running from yosemite valley to the summit of mt. Guide to the john muir trail and the high sierra region by starr, walter augustus and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. I just finished reading elizabeth wenks 5th edition of her classic 2007, 4th edition, jmt guide book. But whatever your experience, use these tips to make your journey a good one. High sierra backpacking on the jmt from yosemite to mt whitney. John muir trail provides all the necessary planning information, including uptodate details on wilderness and permit regulations, food resupplies. In this guide, well help you channel your inner thruhiker in order to minimize your gear weight and maximize your. There are really only two that are up to date, the wilderness press edition and this little book from the british outdoor publisher cicerone. A complete guide to hiking the john muir trail cleverhiker. Both books are exactly 296 pages long counting the. His letters, essays, and books telling of his adventures in nature, especially in the sierra. This is a land of,000foot and 14,000foot peaks, of lakes in the thousands, and of canyons and granite cliffs. In my 8 step guide to planning your jmt hike, i explain that while you cant really map out where you are going to camp each and every night, there are a few places you arent going to want to. Most uptodate trail and town data crowdsourced by thousands of hikers.
John muir trail a stateoftheart guide for the hike of a lifetime stretching 220 miles from yosemite valley to mount whitney and onward to whitney portal, californias famed john muir trail trail passes through some of the most dramatic scenery in the countrymassive granite peaks, dizzying waterfalls, pristine alpine lakes, and vibrant meadows filled with sierra wildflowers. After losing a brotherinlaw to suicide, jeff and his wife beth walk the 218mile john muir trail across the sierra nevada mountain range to spread the word that depression is treatable. A long hike has its ups and downs, both literally and figuratively, and the elevation changes on the john muir trail are legendary. Running from mount whitney to yosemite valley in the sierra nevada, the 212 mile john muir trail passes through some of the most dramatic mountain terrain in the united states. The trail starts at happy isles in yosemite national park ynp and ends on the summit of mount whitney, the tallest. The john muir trail begins in yosemite national park and travels 210 miles along the high sierra mountain range through the ansel adams wilderness, john muir wilderness, sequoia national park, and kings canyon national park, culminating at the highest peak in continental united states. Lizzy wenks authoritative guide john muir trail describes the 212mile trail, running from yosemite valley to the summit of mt. On the legendary john muir trail you pass through a land of and 14,000foot peaks, deep canyons, massive granite walls, and sparkling lakes. A derivative of the comprehensive wilderness press guidebook john muir trail by sierra expert elizabeth wenk, this data book is perfect for the weightconscious hiker. The john muir trail passes through what many backpackers say is the finest mountain scenery in the united states. It provides all necessary planning information, including uptodate details on wilderness and permit regulations, food resupplies, trailhead amenities, and travel from nearby cities.
Books by john muir from the writings of john muir john. Download john muir trail the essential guide to hiking americas most famous trail in pdf and epub formats for free. The only way to experience this worldclass trail is by foot and day and section hikes. It provides all necessary planning information, including uptodate details on wilderness and permit regulations, food resupplies. The new john muir trail meticulously describes the entire trail and is written for todays hikers. I am sure others will have something to saybut here are my thoughts.
Half the joy of a vacation happens before the actual trip. John muir 21 april 1838 24 december 1914 was a scottishborn american naturalist, author, writer, and early advocate of preservation of wilderness in the united states. The book includes gps coordinates, not only for every junction, but also for every established campsite, bear box, and mountain pass that the trail crosses. The essential guide to hiking americas most famous trail is considered among the best. John muir trail by elizabeth wenk, 9780899977362, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. The guide has separate descriptions for northbound and southbound hikers. Guide to the john muir trail book by thomas winnett. Roleigh martin, the lead moderator of the yahoo jmt group, conducted an indepth analysis of five popular jmt guidebooks and maps to help hikers select the most suitable option for their needs and preferences.
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