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| | Roundtrip Distance 14.8 miles
Elevation Gain 3,149 ft. Says Kevin Corcoran
Going for a walk here in California is a great way to spend some time. Delightful backpacking trails in California are in abundance, and one of those is John Muir Trail - Pacific Crest Section in overlapping counties. We all need to get out in the fresh air once in a while, and John Muir Trail - Pacific Crest Section in overlapping counties, California is just the site. If you are in California during backcountry trekking season you have to go backcountry trekking. John |
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Muir Trail - Pacific Crest Section has two trailheads, so if you can get a ride from someone, you can trek it just one way. Different parts of this hiking trail are at very different elevations, so keep in mind that you may need to dress differently at different elevations. This
| | backpacking trail has a total elevation difference of 7,476 feet which is higher than average. This backcountry walk should take you about 44 days, so it's an excellent thing if your backpack is big enough to do the job. These hiking trails here in the Central Sierra Nevada are a wonderful way to explore these highlands. This is just one of a large number of trails in this area. John Muir Trail - Pacific Crest Section is commonly a reasonably dry site; the wettest month of the year is commonly January, that's the one that rains the most, and the driest | |
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of the months is June. Now this wilderness trail is pretty long, so make sure you bring plenty of supplies. Because John Muir Trail - Pacific Crest Section is very far from civilization, it is one of many splendid great outdoors trails in this area. All through the summer highs
here at John Muir Trail - Pacific Crest Section get into the 90's. When the night sets in temperatures sink down into the 50's. Daytime highs throughout the wintertime are in the 50's with winter lows in the 20's overnight here at John Muir Trail - Pacific Crest Section. This region
does get very dry sometimes, so make sure you check current conditions and fire restrictions with local forest authorities before you head out. John Muir Trail - Pacific Crest Section is a very long hiking trail with an average amount of climbing distance which makes this trail
great for hard core backpackers looking for adventure. Please follow all local rules about fires and camping. John Muir Trail - Pacific Crest Section is 284.2 miles long; it's considered a longer backcountry walk. There are numerous backpacking trails in California, and each one
is worth backcountry backpacking.
Briefly about the general area:
Don't leave John Muir Trail - Pacific Crest Section without first paying a visit to Big Pine Spring, and why not take a little tour to Arrow Creek since you're here. And if that's not enough, there's lots
more to do in close proximity to John Muir Trail - Pacific Crest Section. There's whitewater on Kings River - Middle Fork for all you adrenaline rush seekers, and if you came for an overnight stay Second Falls Campground is a fine site to camp. Big Pete Meadow is right here at
John Muir Trail - Pacific Crest Section; Red Point is quite close.
Not enough hours in a day to enjoy the Central Sierra Nevada. A spree to Blue Canyon Falls will fill your spirit with glorious feelings. But wait, there's more cool things to do in the Central Sierra Nevada.
First Falls Campground is a great campground nearby; getting to Alpine Creek from John Muir Trail - Pacific Crest Section is uncomplicated. Big Meadow is a pleasant site here at John Muir Trail - Pacific Crest Section; you might also want to pay a visit to Agassiz Col while you're here at John Muir Trail - Pacific Crest Section.
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Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 37.6166, Longitude -119.0741
- - Directions and Road Map
Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 36.5842, Longitude -118.2512
- - Directions and Road Map
Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 142.1 miles
Total climbing distance = 81.8 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
23.5 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
13 days
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 142.1 miles
Total climbing distance = 57 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
20.5 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
11.5 days
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 284.2 miles
Total climbing distance = 138.8 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
44 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
29 days
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 284.2 miles
Total climbing distance = 138.8 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
44 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
29 days
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Total elevation difference: 7476 feet
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| | Trails Near John Muir Trail - Pacific Crest Section:
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Kings River Trail, Inyo County
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, 5 miles away, 14.4 hiking miles, 2759 feet elevation difference |
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Pacific Crest Trail - section 11, County
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, 16 miles away, 264.9 hiking miles, 9028 feet elevation difference |
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Don Cecil Trail, Fresno County
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, 20 miles away, 4.8 hiking miles, 3586 feet elevation difference |
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Sheep Creek Trail, Fresno County
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, 23 miles away, 6.2 hiking miles, 1123 feet elevation difference |
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Discovery Trail, Inyo County
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, 28 miles away, 1 hiking miles, 457 feet elevation difference |
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Methuselah Trail, Inyo County
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, 29 miles away, 3.8 hiking miles, 1312 feet elevation difference |
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High Sierra Trail, Tulare County
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, 31 miles away, 76.8 hiking miles, 5185 feet elevation difference |
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| | Whitewater Near John Muir Trail - Pacific Crest Section:
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Kings River - Middle Fork, Fresno County
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, 17 miles away, Class V+ - 29 miles long (Dusy Branch to South Fork confluence) |
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San Joaquin River - South Fork, Fresno/ Madera County
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, 28 miles away, Class V - 14 miles long (Bridge over Piute Creek to Florence Lake) |
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Kings River - Middle Fork, Fresno County
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, 29 miles away, Class IV-V - 6 miles long (Above Wishon Reservoir) |
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Kings River, Fresno County
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, 33 miles away, Class V - 10 miles long (Middle South Fork confluence to Garnet Dike Campground) |
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San Joaquin River - South Fork, Fresno/ Madera County
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, 36 miles away, Class IV-V - 7 miles long (Florence Lake to Mono Hot Springs) |
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| | Hotels Near John Muir Trail - Pacific Crest Section:
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Days Inn Bishop, Bishop
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Super 8 Bishop, Bishop
, 17 miles away |
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Americas Best Value Inn/Bishop, Bishop
, 17 miles away |
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Thunderbird Motel, Bishop
, 17 miles away |
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La Quinta Inn Bishop Mammoth Lakes, Bishop
, 18 miles away |
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