The John Muir Trail, California, US - A Trekker's Guide

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Introduction

Contents

Sample Route

The John Muir Trail

Through the Californian Sierra Nevada

Author

Alan Castle

Cover

Paperback - PVC

ISBN

9781852843960

Published

15 Mar 2010

Availability

Reprinting

Edition

First

ISBN (10)

1852843969

Size

17.2 x 11.6 x 1.7cm

Weight

290g

Pages

224

No. Maps

No. Photos

Originally Published

1 May 2004

Price £14.00

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Guidebook to walking North America's John Muir trek through California’s High Sierra from Yosemite (El Capitan and Half-Dome) to Mount Witney, the highest peak in the continental US. The 216 mile route is split into 21 daily stages, with full information on preparation, permits, wilderness, bears, water. Part of the Pacific Crest Trail.

Seasons

August is best, July normally fine but late snow may be a problem.

Centres

Starts Yosemite and finishes at Whitney Portal. Tuolmmne, Vermilion Resort and Muir Trail Range stops. Access through San Francisco or Los Angeles.

Difficulty

Spectacular, remote and risks of poor weather. Backpacking throughout, carrying all required food. Tough trekking but no route finding difficulties. Beware of bears.