John Muir Trail Data Book

By Elizabeth Wenk

• Popular, proven format: the previous edition (9780899977706) sold more than 5,000 copies, strong numbers for a regional title



• At more than 220 miles in length, the John Muir Trail is one of the most popular backpacking routes in the country, offering the mildest, sunniest climate of any major mountain range in the world



• Abbreviated version of John Muir Trail (9781643590837), designed to lighten the pack of backpackers



• Includes only the data sections of its parent book



• Trail information split into 13 sections, one for each of the river drainages through which the JMT passes



• Tables with junction locations and distances between junctions



• Table of campsite locations



• Maps of Yosemite Valley, Tuolumne Meadows, and Lone Pine to orient you at trailheads



• 17 topographic maps that feature trail junctions and campsites



• Elevation profiles of the trail



• Introductory information on how to obtain a wilderness permit, how to get to and from endpoints using public transportation or a private shuttle, and how to arrange food resupplies along the trail



• Basic information on lateral trails feeding into the JMT, useful for section-hiking or in case of an emergency situation



• The goal of this guide is to provide the data needed to design your own trip, in advance or as you go

• Language: English
• Publisher: Wilderness Press
• Release date: Aug 9, 2022
• ISBN: 9781643590943

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John Muir Trail Data Book

First edition, 2014; second edition, 2022

Copyright © 2014, 2022 by Keen Communications

Project editor: Ritchey Halphen

Cover design: Scott McGrew

Cartography: Elizabeth Wenk

Text design: Andreas Schüller, with updates by Annie Long

Photos: © Elizabeth Wenk, except as noted

Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data is available at catalog.loc.gov.

ISBN 978-1-64359-093-6 (pbk.) | ISBN 978-1-64359-094-3 (ebook)

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SAFETY NOTICE Although Wilderness Press and the author have made every attempt to ensure that the information in this book is accurate at press time, they are not responsible for any loss, damage, injury, or inconvenience that may occur while using this book. You are responsible for your own safety and health while in the wilderness. The fact that a trail is described in this book does not mean that it will be safe for you. Be aware that trail conditions can change from day to day. Always check local conditions, know your own limitations, and consult a map.

Contents

INTRODUCTION

Using This Book

PLANNING YOUR HIKE

Wilderness Permits

Transportation

Trailhead Maps

Food Resupplies

Water Availability

Maps

SECTION 1 Happy Isles to Tuolumne–Mariposa County Line

SECTION 2 Tuolumne–Mariposa County Line to Donohue Pass

SECTION 3 Donohue Pass to Island Pass

SECTION 4 Island Pass to Madera–Fresno County Line

SECTION 5 Madera–Fresno County Line to Silver Pass

SECTION 6 Silver Pass to Selden Pass

SECTION 7 Selden Pass to Muir Pass

SECTION 8 Muir Pass to Mather Pass

SECTION 9 Mather Pass to Pinchot Pass

SECTION 10 Pinchot Pass to Glen Pass

SECTION 11 Glen Pass to Forester Pass

SECTION 12 Forester Pass to Trail Crest

SECTION 13 Trail Crest to Whitney