John Muir Trail 2024
211 miles through the High Sierra
339.5
Total Distance (km)
14,200
Elevation Gain (m)
14
Days
JMT Northbound (Yosemite to Whitney)
Permit
Daily Segments
Day 1: Yosemite Valley to Little Yosemite Valley
📏 13.2 km
⛰️ 450m gain
Classic start from Happy Isles.
Day 14: Mount Whitney Summit and Portal
📏 12.1 km
⛰️ 1850m gain
Summit push at 3 AM for sunrise on Whitney.
Trip Report
John Muir Trail 2024 - Overview
The John Muir Trail (JMT) is a 211-mile long-distance trail in the Sierra Nevada mountain range of California, running from Yosemite Valley to Mount Whitney.