This section of the PCT traverses subalpine forests and volcanic rock formations, following the ridge of the Sierra Nevada. For 160 miles, the John Muir Trail follows the PCT before branching off at Tuolumne Meadows, in Yosemite National Park.
Hiking Season:
🌿 Mid-June to September
❄️ Snow possible as early as October, lasting into July
Highlights of this section:
🏞 Yosemite National Park
🌋 Devils Postpile National Monument
🌲 Wildlife Areas: Ansel Adams, Carson-Iceberg, Emigrant, Mokelumne, Hoover, Granite Chief, Desolation
Each topographic map guide includes:
🗺 Detailed maps (scale 1 inch = 1 mile)
📍 Elevation profiles with distances between campsites and access points
💧 Information on the supplies, safety, and GPS navigation
✅ Compact, waterproof, and durable format, more practical than folded maps
Ideal for all hikers, from the casual stroller to the thru-hiker covering the entire trail.
ISBN/EAN : 9781566957908
Publication date: 2020
Language(s): English
Weight:
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