Kings Canyon National Park · CA
John Muir Trail
Extreme · Thru-hike · Best in Summer, Fall
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Length
208.7 mi
Gain
43,800 ft
Scenery
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About this trail
The John Muir Trail (JMT) is a long-distance trail in the Sierra Nevada mountain range of California, passing through Yosemite, Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Parks. It is named after John Muir, a naturalist.
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Get there
Start: Trailhead · 37.7328, -119.5578
End: Endpoint · 36.5786, -118.2921
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