Day & Section Hikes Along the John Muir Trail

Declared recently as one of the top five hiking trails on the planet by National Geographic's Adventure magazine, the John Muir Trail (JMT) runs a spectacular 221 miles from fabled Yosemite Valley to the foot of Mt. Whitney, the tallest peak in the lower 48. Along the way from Yosemite the JMT takes in Kings Canyon and Sequoia national parks, the Inyo National Forest, and the Devils Postpile National Monument. The only way to experience this world-class trail is by foot and Day and Section Hikes: the John Muir Trail is here to guide you the entire way, whether out for one of the day hikes, out for a few days on a section hike, or tackling the entire trail. Each Day and Section Hike contains four key elements to help you plan and enjoy the perfect day or overnight: GPS-Based Trail Maps GPS-Based Elevation Profiles Directions to the Trailhead Trail Descriptions Each trail description offers precise commentary on what to expect along the way and rates each hike for Scenery Trail ConditionDifficulty Accessibility for Children Solitude Designed to fit easily into a back pocket, this guide leads hikers and backpackers to sites of exceptional beauty and solitude. The peace of mind found on these hikes just can't be had from a climate-controlled automobile, so let Day and Section Hikes: The John Muir Trail help you discover the best that the JMT has to offer.Dodge, Kathleen is the author of 'Day & Section Hikes Along the John Muir Trail ', published 2007 under ISBN 9780897329637 and ISBN 0897329635.