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The John Muir Trail (Cicerone)
Ref: CIC295
The John Muir Trail (JMT) is one of the worldís most spectacular treks and is North Americaís best known mid-distance walking trail. It runs for 216 miles through the high Sierra Nevada mountains of California, from Yosemite Valley to the summit of Mount Whitney (14,496ft), the highest peak in the USA outside Alaska. The walking trail, which is named after the great 19th century Scottish naturalist, conservationist and writer John Muir, is entirely through the unspoilt wilderness of the American West and passes through three National Parks, Yosemite, Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Parks. A land of dramatic towering peaks, tranquil mountain lakes, cascading rivers and ancient forests.
The guide contains advice on:
preparing for your trip
obtaining trekking permits
buying food and forwarding food caches along the trail
dealing with inquisitive bears
negotiating river crossings, filtering water and staying healthy in the wilderness
booking transport to and from the trailheads and on what equipment to take
the flora and fauna of this remarkable region
Despite the fact that the JMT negotiates several mountain passes over 10,000ft in altitude the trail is always well graded and is well within the capabilities of the average hill walker, requiring no scrambling ability. The trail guide divides the route into 21 daily stages, each finishing at a good camping area. The optional detour to climb Half Dome, the jewel in Yosemiteís crown, is included. The guide in short is all you need to enjoy a trek of a lifetime in one of the planetís sunniest mountain ranges.
£14.00
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