Declared as one of the top five hiking trails on the planet by National Geographic’s Adventure magazine, the John Muir Trail (JMT) runs a spectacular 211 miles from fabled Yosemite Valley to the foot of Mount Whitney, the tallest peak in the lower 48. Along the way from Yosemite, the JMT takes in Kings Canyon and Sequoia national parks, the Inyo National Forest, and the Devils Postpile National Monument. The only way to experience this world-class trail is by foot, and this new edition of
Day and Section Hikes: John Muir Trail, by
Kathleen Dodge and
Jordan Summers, is here to guide you the entire way, whether you’re out for one of the day hikes, for a few days on a section hike, or tackling the entire trail.
The section hiking chapter includes user-friendly information on coordinating transit, detailed altitude profiles, where to stay, how to prepare, and more; therefore, it appeals to a wider variety of readers than the current thru-hiking guides on the market.
Each hike contains four key elements to help readers plan and enjoy the perfect trip:
• GPS-based trail maps
• GPS-based elevation profiles
• directions to the trailhead
• trail descriptions
Spis treści
Table of Contents
Preface
Introduction
How to Use This Guidebook
Weather
Clothing
Safety Concerns
Tips for Enjoying the John Muir Trail
Backcountry Advice
DAY HIKES
Half-Dome
Yosemite Falls
Cathedral Lakes
Johnston Lake and Devil’s Postpile National Monument
Kearsarge Pass
OVERNIGHT HIKES
Lyell Canyon (2 days; 17.6 miles)
Rae Lakes Loop (5 days; 43.5 miles)
Humphreys and Evolution Basins (7 days; 53.8 miles)
Minarets (3-4 days; 15.2 miles)
Mount Whitney (1-3 days; 21.4 miles)
THE JMT IN SECTIONS
Yosemite to Tuolumne
Tuolumne to Reds Meadow
Reds Meadow to Vermilion Valley Resort
Vermilion Valley Resort to Rae Lake
Rae Lake to Lower Vidette Meadow
Lower Vidette Meadow to Whitney Portal
Contact Information
Index
O autorze
A native of Kentucky,
Bob Sehlinger has led canoeing trips throughout eastern North America from the rivers of northern Ontario, Canada, to the bayous of Louisiana.
Johnny Molloy is an outdoors writer who averages more than 100 nights in the wild per year, backpacking throughout the U.S. He has written more than 30 outdoors guidebooks and articles for magazines and websites. Visit him on the Web at johnnymolloy.com. He lives in Johnson City, TN.
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