Start
1241 m elevation
OSM map layer · LineString
37.28, -118.83 · rel 1244828
37.28, -118.83 · rel 1244828
John Muir Trail
335,8 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and mountains.
California · 37.28°N ·
118.83°W
335,8km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
44
views
2
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Urban Area
Summit
2× viewpoint
Castle or ruins
Remote
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 20 points along the route
What will you encounter?
2× viewpoint
12× summit
1× monument
4× Attraction
1× ruins
Sierra Point
viewpoint ·
98 m off route
251,8 km
75%
Mount Whitney
summit ·
on the route
335,8 km
100%
Donald Downs Plaque
monument ·
on the route
335,8 km
100%
Clark Point
viewpoint ·
on the route
335,8 km
100%
John Muir Rock
Attraction ·
on the route
335,8 km
100%
Rock Monster
Attraction ·
on the route
335,8 km
100%
Nevada Fall
Attraction ·
30 m off route
335,8 km
100%
S'brutal Tower
summit ·
35 m off route
335,8 km
100%
Aiguille Junior
summit ·
76 m off route
335,8 km
100%
Aiguille du Paquoir
summit ·
91 m off route
335,8 km
100%
Mount Muir
summit ·
93 m off route
335,8 km
100%
Shorty's Woods Creek Crossing Cabin
ruins ·
120 m off route
335,8 km
100%
Aiguille Extra
summit ·
130 m off route
335,8 km
100%
Keeler Needle
summit ·
130 m off route
335,8 km
100%
Crooks Peak
summit ·
132 m off route
335,8 km
100%
Lewis Peak
summit ·
148 m off route
335,8 km
100%
Columbia Finger
summit ·
245 m off route
335,8 km
100%
Glacier Spike
summit ·
293 m off route
335,8 km
100%
Vernal Fall
Attraction ·
298 m off route
335,8 km
100%
Liberty Cap
summit ·
305 m off route
335,8 km
100%
03 · Elevation profile
How tough is this route?
elevation range
1241 m
–
4366 m
0 km
167,9 km
335,8 km
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
2767 m elevation
Halfway
3015 m elevation
Three quarters
3363 m elevation
Finish
4366 m elevation
05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
John Muir Trail is 335.8 km long.
At an average walking pace, John Muir Trail takes approximately 83h 32min to complete.
No, John Muir Trail is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
John Muir Trail starts near coordinates 37.7328, -119.5578.
John Muir Trail is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.
John Muir Trail is maintained and managed by The JMT Wilderness Conservancy.