John Muir Trail 2016-2023

PanShiBo

 

 

 KM 118

2023-09-23 Day 8/9 of the 237km Muir Pass trip. On this day, we hiked 27km, with an elevation gain of 1,442m.

 

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Fun Fact: Muir Pass is known for its stunning alpine scenery, including glacially carved valleys, rugged peaks, and pristine mountain lakes.

 

PanShiBo

KM 115.4

2023-09-24 "Leaving our last camp on the Reds Meadow to Muir Pass section, with 218km and 8 days behind us, and 19km to the car.

 

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 Fun Fact: At the top of Muir Pass, there is a stone hut known as the Muir Hut or Muir Shelter. Built in 1930 by the Sierra Club, the hut provides shelter for hikers and serves as a historic landmark.

PanShiBo

KM 119

2023-09-16 Day 1/9 of the Reds Meadow - Muir Pass. 23km Elevation Gain 1,100m. 8h15m.

Purple Lake 

Our first camp

 

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Fun Fact: The closest trailhead to Muir Pass is at the Muir Trail Ranch, which is approximately 33 miles (53 kilometers) from the pass.

 

 

 

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KM 122

Day 2/9 of Reds Meadow - Muir Pass. Passing Lake Virginia en route to our next camp, which we don't know yet (we go as far as we can until ~2 hours before sunset, only then do we start looking).

 

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Fun fact: The JMT requires a permit to hike, which can be obtained from the national park or forest where the hike begins. The permits are limited and in high demand, especially for the peak season from July to September.

 

PanShiBo

KM 122

2023-09-17 Day 2/9 of the Reds Meadow - Muir Pass. Elevation 3,133m, en route to Mono Creek, (23km + 746m up).

 

Lake Virginia

 

Fun Fact: The JMT has a variety of terrain and ecosystems, from alpine meadows and granite domes to forests and canyons. The trail also offers stunning views of the Sierra Nevada, such as Half Dome, Cathedral Peak, Evolution Basin, and the Palisades.

 

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PanShiBo

KM 122

2023-09-17 Day 2/9 of Reds Meadow - Muir Pass

After fording, a towel to wipe the feet is very handy. From here, our destination (Muir Pass) is 84 km away.

 

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Fun Fact: The JMT is a challenging but rewarding hike, requiring physical fitness, mental toughness, and proper preparation. The trail can pose hazards such as altitude sickness, weather extremes, snow, ice, rockfall, lightning, fire, and injury.