Day and Section Hikes: John Muir Trail

Declared 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 211 miles from fabled Yosemite Valley to the foot of Mount 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 this new edition of Day and Section Hikes: John Muir Trail by Kathleen Dodge and Jordan Summers is here to guide you the entire way.

The section hiking chapter includes user-friendly information on coordinating transit, detailed altitude profiles, where to stay, how to prepare, and more, appealing to a wider variety of readers than the current through-hiking guides on the market.

Kathleen Dodge is an avid backpacker and travel writer who has written for Fodor's, Lonely Planet, and Moon. She lives in Oakland, CA.

Jordan Summers has had more fun sleeping on rock, snow, and dirt than any one person should be allowed. Jordan lives near Sacramento, CA.