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My no-fail strategy for landing a John Muir Trail permit

The Trek
I've tackled the John Muir Trail twice—first in 2022 when I hiked half of it, and then in 2024, when I completed the whole trail heading...
2 days ago

This 200-Mile California Hiking Trail Is Extremely Hard to Access—But One Company Just Made It Much Easier

AFAR Media
Wildland Trekking just announced four new guided hikes on California's John Muir Trail—and you don't need to secure your own permit.
22 hours ago

John Muir Trail Day 2 Pt 2: Gentle Hiking, Baby Wildfires and THE Mount Whitney Question

The Trek
My chest heaved as I stood at the top of New Army Pass. I looked out over the valley below, trying to breathe, and thought about our...
1 day ago

Everything I Wish I Knew Before Hiking the John Muir Trail

Backpacker Magazine
Our writer has hiked the John Muir Trail countless times and holds the record for fastest time. Here's what he's learned about the trail.
2 months ago

John Muir Trail Day 2: Gear Gone Wrong and Mountain-Themed Mental Struggles

The Trek
Day 2 of our thru-hike officially began the minute I gave up trying to sleep at 3 a.m. Who knew that one tent stake would mean the...
4 days ago

John Muir Trail Day 1: Insane Thru-Hiking Jitters and First Steps in the Sierras

The Trek
Popping open the passenger front door of the car, I turned to the kind lady who shuttled us up to the Cottonwood Lakes trailhead and the...
6 days ago

John Muir Trail Day 20: So Cold, So Close, So Long

The Trek
JMT Day 20 — 8/23/24. Guitar Lake to Whitney Portal Happy Dinner Camp to the end. JMT miles: 11. JMT total: 191.7
2 weeks ago

Bernadette Rankin

The Trek
Hey there! I'm Bernadette...or Short Stick, a trail name my husband bestowed upon me due to my comically short trekking poles that surely...
6 days ago

Who Was John Muir?

National Park Service (.gov)
"When we try to pick out anything by itself, we find it hitched to everything else in the Universe." —John Muir. John Muir, often hailed as...
1 month ago

Places - John Muir National Historic Site (U.S. National Park Service)

National Park Service (.gov)
From the rugged terrains of Yosemite to the serene landscapes of the Muir/Strentzel Ranch, each location holds a unique story and connection to Muir's work.
2 months ago