John Muir Trail

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• 13 Iconic Mountain Trails That Deliver the Ultimate Multi-Day Trekking Experience

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  Stretching through California’s Sierra Nevada, this trail passes Yosemite, Kings Canyon, and Sequoia National Parks. Long sections above 10,000 feet showcase alpine lakes, granite passes, and some of the most pristine wilderness in the United States.

• 15 Bucket-List Hiking Trails That Reveal the Planet’s Wildest Terrain

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  Stretching through California’s Sierra Nevada, the John Muir Trail connects Yosemite Valley with Mount Whitney. Granite peaks, alpine lakes, and remote wilderness sections have made it a defining American backpacking experience.

• 12 Legendary Hiking Trails That Showcase Earth’s Most Dramatic Landscapes

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  Running through California’s Sierra Nevada, the John Muir Trail links Yosemite, Kings Canyon, and Sequoia National Parks. Granite peaks, alpine lakes, and remote wilderness sections have made it a benchmark for long-distance backpacking in North America.

• 13 Spectacular Trekking Routes Across the Globe That Transform Every Step Into an Adventure

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  Running through California’s Sierra Nevada, the John Muir Trail links iconic landscapes including Yosemite, Kings Canyon, and Mount Whitney. Its combination of remote alpine beauty and demanding terrain has made it a bucket-list route for serious backpackers.

• 15 World-Class Hiking Routes Where the Journey Matters More Than the Destination

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  #10

  Running through California’s Sierra Nevada, this route links Yosemite, Kings Canyon, and Sequoia National Parks. Granite peaks, alpine lakes, and extended wilderness sections make it a benchmark for North American backpacking.

• 13 Epic Long-Distance Hiking Trails That Redefine Adventure

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  Running 211 miles through California’s Sierra Nevada, the John Muir Trail passes through Yosemite, Kings Canyon, and Sequoia National Parks. Its concentration of granite peaks and alpine lakes makes it one of America’s most scenic backpacking routes.