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The John Muir trail
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- Book Synopsis
- The John Muir Trail (JMT) is one of North America's most celebrated long-distance treks, stretching approximately 348km (216 miles) through the high peaks of California's Sierra Nevada from Yosemite Valley to Whitney Portal. Taking around three weeks to complete, this epic route links granite domes, alpine lakes, towering passes, and spectacular wilderness scenery as it crosses three famous national parks - Yosemite, Kings Canyon, and Sequoia.This trusted Cicerone guidebook provides everything needed to navigate the John Muir Trail with confidence. Presented in clear, stage-by-stage descriptions and packed with practical advice on preparation, logistics, and wilderness travel, it helps you plan thoroughly for a route suitable for hikers with experience in remote high-mountain wilderness. Detailed route descriptions break the John Muir Trail into 21 daily stages of between 11 and 26km (7-16 miles) from Happy Isles in Yosemite Valley to Whitney Portal, helping you plan each day's distanceSketch maps, ascent/descent tables, and distance summaries support navigation through high alpine passes like Donohue, Mather, and Forester, keeping you on track in mountainous terrainPractical planning guidance covers permits, transport, equipment, food, and training - essential for Sierra wilderness logistics and regulationsLists of camping areas, ranger stations, water sources, and bear box locations provide vital on-trail information for safety and resupply, crucial for a remote-long-distance trail Insightful background on the High Sierra's natural history, from Yosemite's granite giants to subalpine flora and fauna, enriches your experience of the landscapes you traverseEverything needed to organise, navigate, and complete the John Muir Trail is gathered in one reliable, expertly structured guide. Lace up your boots and immerse yourself in this legendary Sierra Nevada adventure - a bucket-list experience for seasoned hikers and mountain trekkers alike.
- About The Author
- Alan has trekked and cycled in over 30 countries within Europe, Asia, North and South America, Africa and Australasia, and for 17 years led organised walking holidays in several European countries. A member of the Outdoor Writers and Photographers Guild, he has written 18 guidebooks - several on long-distance mountain routes in France. His longest solo walks include a Grand Traverse of the European Alps between Nice and Vienna (1510 miles), the Pilgrim's Trail from Le Puy to Finisterre (960 miles) and a Coast-to-Coast across the French Pyrenees (540 miles). A Munroist and erstwhile National Secretary and Long Distance Path Information Officer of the Long Distance Walkers Association, Alan now lives at the foot of the Moffat Hills in Scotland, in the heart of the Southern Uplands.
- Product Details
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- ISBN
- 9781852847906
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- Cicerone Press, (20 November 2018)
- Number of Pages
- 224
- Weight
- 242 grams
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 172 x 119 x 13 mm
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