Backpacking in Sierra Nevada
1 documented trips · 47,000 total feet of climbing across all routes
Sierra Nevada at a glance
CaliPeaks documents 1 backpacking route in Sierra Nevada, covering 210.4 miles of trail and 47,000 feet of cumulative climbing. Routes range from 210.4 mi (John Muir Trail (Full)) to 210.4 mi (John Muir Trail (Full)). The gentlest climbing is on John Muir Trail (Full) at 47,000 feet of total gain.
The area is managed by Yosemite National Park (NPS). Wilderness permits are issued by Yosemite National Park (NPS) — check each trip page for quota and reservation windows. The most-recommended months across these routes are July, August, September.
John Muir Trail (Full)
The John Muir Trail runs 210 miles from Yosemite Valley to the summit of Mount Whitney — through three national parks, two wilderness areas,…