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John Muir Trail

Trail conditions in Whole route · model estimate, not a field inspection

DryNo major muddy sections detected. The route is probably dry based on available data.

Overnight wilderness permit required. Check Yosemite, Sequoia and Kings Canyon, Inyo National Forest and Devils Postpile conditions, closures and trailhead access before departure.

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Dry Surface score, 1 avoid to 10 dry

Data confidence: High

SurfaceSee individual segments

TrackHIKING

Length335.43 km

Drying forecastNo verified whole-route drying time

Weather data: fresh

Rain, last 24h0.52 mm

Temperature4.87 °C

Rain coverage100.0%

Oldest input age7.31 h

Calculated: 23 Sep 2026, 15:46 UTC. Automatically refreshed every 30 minutes.

Sources and coverage · 62 weather cells

Source: noaa-mrms-radar + noaa-nws, noaa-rfc-radar + noaa-nws

Weather aggregated over route cells, not one representative point.

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Before you ride, run or hike John Muir Trail

Is the whole route dry and open?

No opening status is verified here. This is a model estimate; local puddles, damage and closures may differ. 6709 calculated segments across 62 weather cells. Follow land-manager notices.

When will this route dry?

A current surface score does not establish a drying time. Check the rainfall observation time, refresh stale inputs and review local reports before leaving.

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6709 calculated route segments

Calculation: 23 Sep 2026, 15:46 UTC · 6709 calculated segments across 62 weather cells. Click a segment to locate it on the map. Grey means current conditions are not confirmed. Distance order follows the source geometry for analysis; it is not an official stage itinerary.

Dry: 307.46 km · Wet: 0.0 km · Muddy: 0.0 km · High risk: 0.0 km · Unknown: 0.0 km

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Route and access notes

A high-elevation long-distance footpath through California's Sierra Nevada from Yosemite Valley to Mount Whitney, sharing substantial mileage with the Pacific Crest Trail.

Planning this route

The refreshed connected geometry is 335.8 km, closely matching the National Park Service's 211-mile route. This remote multi-day wilderness trail crosses high passes; carry official navigation, permits, seasonal equipment and contingency plans.

Access and source limitations

Wilderness permits are required for overnight travel. Current NPS information notes a downed tree near Piute Creek that is not stock-passable and access restrictions around Reds Meadow and Devils Postpile; snow, fire and road conditions change seasonally.