The John Muir Trail, which stretches 211 miles from Yosemite Valley to Mount Whitney, is rated one of the top five hiking trails in the world by National Geographic Adventure magazine.
The John Muir Trail, which stretches 211 miles from Yosemite Valley to Mount Whitney, is rated one of the top five hiking trails in the world by National Geographic Adventure magazine. Tonight, Kathleen Dodge, author of Day & Section Hikes: John Muir Trail, will share slides and highlights of backpacking this spectacular trail, as she shows you how it can be enjoyed in eight 35- to 50-mile sections. Come experience the extraordinary beauty of the JMT, as you hike along Vernal and Nevada Falls (Yosemite National Park), Thousand Island Lake (Ansel Adams Wilderness), Selden Pass (John Muir Wilderness), Evolution Valley (Kings Canyon National Park) and Mount Whitney (Sequoia National Park). Whether you’re looking to thru-hike or section-hike the trail, don’t miss Kathleen’s tips on gear, packing, the permit process, bear-proofing your food and resupplying along the way!


