John Muir Trail
John Muir Trail is a 155.52-mile out-and-back foot trail in Kings Canyon National Park, California. It climbs 15,172 ft to a high point of 12,865 ft. Difficulty: very strenuous, from the NPS hiking-rating formula.
- 77.76 mione way
- 155.52 miround trip
- 15,172 ftelevation gain
- 12,865 fthigh point
- Very strenuousdifficulty
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