The John Muir Trail

Year: 2004 Format: 12x17 Pages: 220 Photos: col One of the most spectacular trekking itineraries in the world, in the footsteps of John Muir, great explorer and founder of the National Parks. 21 days in three US National Parks, Yosemite, Kings Canyon and Sequoia, with detailed logistical and practical information for carrying out the itinerary. The John Muir Trail is one of the most spectacular treks in the world and is the best-known walking trail in North America. It winds 216 miles through California's high Sierra Nevada mountains, from Yosemite Valley to the summit of Mount Whitney, the highest peak in the United States outside of Alaska. Hiking the John Muir Trail requires careful planning, from how to obtain permits to how to buy food, how to deal with curious bears, dealing with altitude, river crossings, as well as advice on booking transportation to and from the trail and what equipment to take. In addition there is a detailed description of the flora and fauna of this extraordinary region. In English.