Discovering the John Muir Trail : : an Inspirational Guide to America's Most Beautiful Hike

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Call Number: 917.94 Co
On Shelf At: Downtown Library

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Introduction -- The Sierra Nevada and the John Muir trail -- Human history -- Geology by Michael Hasson -- Natural history -- Fauna -- Flora -- Outdoor ethics -- Weather -- Hazards -- Wilderness permits -- Transportation -- Equipment -- Yosemite valley to Tuolumne meadows (22.2 mi.): The first great steps -- Tuolumne meadows to red's meadow (37.7 mi.): Gateway to the high Sierra -- Red's meadow to Muir trail ranch (46.3 mi.): The John Muir wilderness -- Muir trail ranch to LeConte Canyon (26.5 mi.): The kings headwaters -- LeConte Canyon to Kearsarge Pass trail (43 mi.): The high passes -- Kearsarge pass trail to Mt. Whitney (29.5 mi.): Over the divide to Whitney -- Sources -- Top ten vistas & side trails.
"From beginners to thru-hikers, Discovering the John Muir Trail has something for anyone that wants a connection with what Backpacker Magazine has called "The best hike in the world." Taking on the JMT is a pilgrimage because of both its beauty and accessibility. Let Damon Corso guide you across the best trails that the John Muir Trail has to offer. Complete with full-color photography of the Sierra Nevada Mountains from acclaimed photographs like Galen Rowell and Jimmy Chin, you'll also have hikes suited to every ability, mile-by-mile directional cues, sidebars, and maps."--Amazon.com.

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