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John Muir Trail

The John Muir Trail is 220 miles of epic wilderness through California’s High Sierras. Explore everything you need to know to plan a thru-hike on the John Muir Trail including permits, gear, resupply, best campsites, transportation, and trail highlights.

  • Planning to hike the John Muir Trail? Get organized and simplify your preparation with this step-by-step John Muir Trail Planning Guide.

    Ultimate John Muir Trail Planning Guide (2024)

  • a tent set up near Palisade Crest on the John Muir Trail

    3 Week John Muir Trail Itinerary

  • Camping tips for beginner car camping, including a packing list, what to wear, and recipes to cook up at your camp kitchen

    15 Best John Muir Trail Campsites

  • Little Valley Lakes on the John Muir Trail

    John Muir Trail Transportation Guide & Planning Tips

  • Here are the best section hikes on the John Muir Trail that require less than a week to complete.

    Best Section Hikes on the John Muir Trail

  • The view from the summit of Mt. Whitney the tallest mountain in the Lower 48

    Best John Muir Trail Maps, Books, Apps, and Resources

  • Complete John Muir Trail Gear List for 2024

    Complete John Muir Trail Gear List for 2024

  • Mountains and trees juxtaposed next to a blue lake on the John Muir Trail

    How To Resupply on the John Muir Trail

  • A woman smiles hiking on the John Muir Trail

    How to Apply for a Southbound John Muir Trail Permit in 2025

  • John Muir Trail Food Shopping List

    John Muir Trail Food Shopping List

  • Personal Reflections from the John Muir Trail

    Personal Reflections from the John Muir Trail

  • 22 Backpacking Lessons from 22 Days on the John Muir Trail

    22 Backpacking Lessons from 22 Days on the John Muir Trail

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