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

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The John Muir Trail

Through the Californian Sierra Nevada

Author
Alan Castle
Cover
Paperback - PVC
ISBN
9781852843960
Published
29 Mar 2010
Availability
Reprinted
Edition
First
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Price
£14.00
ISBN (10)
1852843969
Size
17.2 x 11.6 x 1.7cm
Weight
310g
Pages
224
No. Maps
18
No. Photos
78
Originally Published
1 May 2004
 
 

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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.

Must See

Yosemite (rock walls of El Cap, Half Dome etc) Kings Canyon and Sequoia national parks, Anselm Adams wilderness. Mount Whitney.
 
 
 
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