Challenge
Yosemite Valley, California, United States
The John Muir Trail (JMT) is a legendary long-distance hiking trail in California’s Sierra Nevada, stretching about 211 miles from Yosemite Valley to Mount Whitney, the highest peak in the contiguous U.S. The trail passes through some of America’s most stunning wilderness, including Yosemite, Kings Canyon, and Sequoia National Parks.
Stage 1: Yosemite Valley → Sunrise Camp
Sierra Nevada
Stage 2: Sunrise Camp → Tuolumne Meadows
Sierra Nevada
Stage 3: Tuolumne Meadows → Lyell Canyon
Sierra Nevada
Stage 4: Lyell Canyon → Donohue Pass → Island Pass
Sierra Nevada
Stage 5: Island Pass → Red's Meadow
Sierra Nevada
Stage 6: Reds Meadow → Lake Virginia
Sierra Nevada
Checkpoints
51
Distance
211 miles
Avg Completion
17-25 days
Best Season
Summer