John Muir Trail

Lyell Canyon
The John Muir Trail/Pacific Crest Trail follows the Lyell Fork through most of Lyell Canyon. Mile 28.
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From John Muir Trail: Yosemite National Park to Reds Meadow
Maclure Creek
Maclure Creek is a great camping spot to recharge before climbing Donahue Pass the following day. Mile 34.
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From John Muir Trail: Yosemite National Park to Reds Meadow
Morning up Donahue Pass
Navigating the switchbacks towards Donahue Pass near Maclure Creek. Mile 35.
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From John Muir Trail: Yosemite National Park to Reds Meadow
Hiking Towards Mount Lyell
Hiking up Donahue Pass below Lyell Glacier. Mile 35.
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From John Muir Trail: Yosemite National Park to Reds Meadow
Signage
A reminder leaving Red's Meadow that we've only hiked 36 miles and have 165 to go. Mile 61.
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From John Muir Trail: Reds Meadow to Muir Trail Ranch
Tammy and her foot dressings at Deer Creek.
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Mono Creek Footbridge
Evening at the Mono Creek Footbridge, crossing the North Fork of Mono Creek near Lake Thomas A Edison. Mile 88.
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From John Muir Trail: Reds Meadow to Muir Trail Ranch
Mono Creek Climb
The sun coming up through the trees on the switchbacks south out of Mono Creek. Mile 88.
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From John Muir Trail: Reds Meadow to Muir Trail Ranch
Tammy and her daily routine.
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Selden Pass
Early morning on Selden Pass, looking towards Marie Lake. Mile 100.
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From John Muir Trail: Reds Meadow to Muir Trail Ranch
Sallie Keyes Lakes
The trail in between Sallie Keyes Lakes in early morning. Mile 102.
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From John Muir Trail: Reds Meadow to Muir Trail Ranch
Piute Canyon
Evening at the campsite where Piute Canyon and the Piute Creek intersect with the John Muir Trail. Mile 109.
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From John Muir Trail: Muir Trail Ranch to Mather Pass
The Muir Aspen
Trail lore says that John Muir signed his last name into this aspen in 1901. The signature looks old enough. Mile 110.
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From John Muir Trail: Muir Trail Ranch to Mather Pass
Pack String
A mix of horses and mules cross the South Fork of the San Joaquin River packed with supplies. Mile 112.
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From John Muir Trail: Muir Trail Ranch to Mather Pass
Darwin Creek
Darwin Creek where it intersects the John Muir Trail. Mile 121.
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From John Muir Trail: Muir Trail Ranch to Mather Pass
Patti and Tammy at the campsite near Darwin Creek.
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Evolution Lake Reflections
Early morning reflections in a small pond near Evolution Lake. Mile 122.
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From John Muir Trail: Muir Trail Ranch to Mather Pass
Muir Hut
Hikers enjoying a break in Muir Hut, on top of Muir Pass. Mile 128.
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From John Muir Trail: Muir Trail Ranch to Mather Pass
Le Conte Canyon
Evening looking towards Le Conte Canyon from above Starr Camp. Mile 132.
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From John Muir Trail: Muir Trail Ranch to Mather Pass
Switchbacks
One of the many switchbacks climbing up to 12,100' Mather Pass. Mile 150.
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From John Muir Trail: Muir Trail Ranch to Mather Pass
Mather Pass South Side
A hiker ascends Mather Pass from the south side. Mile 151.
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From John Muir Trail: Mather Pass to Mt. Whitney
Tammy, Mary, Margie, and Patti taking a break after Mather Pass. Mile 152.
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Upper Basin
Traveling south in Upper Basin, Looking towards Striped Mountain, Mount Pinchot, Mount Wynne, and Pinchot Pass. Mile 152.
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From John Muir Trail: Mather Pass to Mt. Whitney
Sky Pilot
Sky Pilot, a rare wildflower only found at high altitude, on Pinchot Pass. Mile 161.
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From John Muir Trail: Mather Pass to Mt. Whitney
Descent from Pinchot
A hiker heads south after descending Pinchot Pass. Mile 161.
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From John Muir Trail: Mather Pass to Mt. Whitney
Woods Creek Suspension Bridge
The Woods Creek Suspension Bridge. Mile 169.
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From John Muir Trail: Mather Pass to Mt. Whitney
Fin Dome Reflections
Fin Dome reflecting in Dollar Lake. Mile 173.
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From John Muir Trail: Mather Pass to Mt. Whitney
Fin Dome Meadow
A meadow on the west side of Dollar Lake, with Fin Dome seen off to the south. Mile 173.
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From John Muir Trail: Mather Pass to Mt. Whitney
Arrowhead Lake
Hikers on the trail east of Arrowhead Lake, heading towards Rae Lakes. Mile 174.
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From John Muir Trail: Mather Pass to Mt. Whitney
Glen Pass
Virga from passing rain showers over Rae Lakes while hikers make their way up the rocks to Glen Pass. Mile 178.
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From John Muir Trail: Mather Pass to Mt. Whitney
Ranger Visit
Ranger Rick and daughter Charlotte visit us during a resupply at Charlotte Lake (not recently named after the ranger's daughter). Mile 180.
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From John Muir Trail: Mather Pass to Mt. Whitney
Kearsarge Pinnacles
Low clouds and a setting sun looking down towards the Kearsarge Pinnacles. Mile 187.
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From John Muir Trail: Mather Pass to Mt. Whitney
Forester Pass Descent
The trail coming off the south side of Forester Pass was cut out of the rock almost 100 years ago. Rare Sky Pilot and Alpine Gold flowers grow out of the cracks. Mile 188.
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From John Muir Trail: Mather Pass to Mt. Whitney
Rick resting near Tyndall Creek.
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Bighorn Plateau
A small lake on top of Bighorn Plateau. We had wanted to camp here this night, but because of its exposure and being the highest point in the area, that wasn't a good idea with the sporadic thunderstorms. Mile 195.
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From John Muir Trail: Mather Pass to Mt. Whitney
Breaking Camp
Breaking camp at Guitar Lake at 2AM to guarantee an arrival on the summit of Mt. Whitney before sunrise. Mile 205.
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From John Muir Trail: Mather Pass to Mt. Whitney
Wales Lake
Wales Lake and the Eastern Sierras from Mt. Whitney. Mile 210.
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From John Muir Trail: Mather Pass to Mt. Whitney
Virga
The mountains north of Mt. Whitney covered by clouds in early morning. Mile 210.
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From John Muir Trail: Mather Pass to Mt. Whitney