Day and Section Hikes: John Muir Trail

by Dodge Doherty, Kathleen

• ISBN13: 9780897329637
• ISBN10: 0897329635
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2007-04-27
• Publisher: Menasha Ridge Pr

Summary

Declared recently 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 221 miles from fabled Yosemite Valley to the foot of Mt. 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 Day and Section Hikes: The John Muir Trail is here to guide hikers the entire way, whether out for one of the day hikes, out for a few days on a section hike, or tackling the entire trail. Combining detailed narrative with GPS-based trail maps, Day and Section Hikes: The John Muir Trail, is the definitive go-to guide to enjoy this world-class trail.

Table of Contents

Overview Map
Map Key	p. i
Acknowledgments	p. ix
Preface	p. xi
Top Hikes List	p. xiv
Introduction	p. 1
How to Use This Guidebook	p. 1
Weather	p. 5
Water	p. 6
Clothing	p. 7
The Ten Essentials	p. 9
Hiking with Children	p. 10
General Safety	p. 10
Animal and Plant Hazards	p. 12
Tips for Enjoying the John Muir Trail	p. 16
Wilderness Permits	p. 17
Backcountry Advice	p. 19
Trail Etiquette	p. 20
Resupplying on the Trail	p. 21
Day Hikes
Yosemite National Park	p. 24
Vernal and Nevada Falls	p. 26
Half Dome	p. 32
Cathedral Lakes	p. 38
Lyell Canyon	p. 42
Devils Postpile National Monument	p. 46
Devils Postpile and Rainbow Falls	p. 48
Sequoia National Park	p. 54
Mount Whitney	p. 56
Section Hikes
Yosemite National Park and Ansel Adams Wilderness	p. 64
Yosemite Valley to Tuolumne Meadows	p. 66
Tuolumne Meadows to Red's Meadow	p. 75
Ansel Adams Wilderness and John Muir Wilderness	p. 86
Red's Meadow to Vermilion Valley Resort	p. 88
Vermilion Valley Resort to Florence Lake	p. 100
John Muir Wilderness; Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Parks	p. 108
Florence Lake to South Lake	p. 110
South Lake to Roads End	p. 121
Roads End to Onion Valley	p. 130
Onion Valley to Mount Whitney	p. 138
Appendixes	p. 149
Index	p. 153
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