Where is Donohue Pass?
Yosemite National Park
Donohue Pass is a high mountain pass on the boundary between Yosemite National Park and the Ansel Adams Wilderness. Its elevation is 11,066 feet (3,373 m)….
| Donohue Pass | |
|---|---|
| Location | Mono / Tuolumne counties, California, U.S |
| Range | Sierra Nevada |
| Coordinates | 37°45′37″N 119°14′55″WCoordinates: 37°45′37″N 119°14′55″W |
How high is Donohue Pass?
11,056′
Donohue Pass/Elevation
Has anyone died on the John Muir Trail?
LAKESHORE, Calif. (KTXL) — A Fresno man died after being struck by lightning while hiking on the John Muir Trail last Friday. Officials said two medically-trained hikers in the area tried to help revive Torchia by giving him CPR for three hours, but he died from his injuries.
Can you hike the John Muir Trail without a permit?
You’ll need a wilderness permit for the JMT If you hope to reserve a permit, you should apply exactly 168 days in advance. See which trailheads are full. The official northern terminus of the JMT is at the Happy Isles trailhead in Yosemite Valley.
How long is the John Muir Trail?
211-mile
The 211-mile John Muir Trail is a world-famous trail stretching from Yosemite Valley to Mount Whitney, the highest point in the contiguous United States.
What is the elevation of the John Muir Trail?
14,505 ft.
Construction on the trail began in 1915 – a year after Muir’s death – and took 46 years to complete. Elevation gain: 46,700 ft. High point: 14,505 ft.
Where does the John Muir Trail start?
The classic JMT route begins in Yosemite at the Happy Isles trailhead and travels to the summit of Mt. Whitney near the Whitney Portal trailhead in Inyo National Forest. This is the most in-demand and subsequently congested starting point.
How far is the Pacific Crest Trail?
2,650 miles
The Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail (PCT) is 2,650 miles (4,265 kilometers) long.
How do I get a JMT permit Nobo?
How to Get Permits for the John Muir Trail
- Choose your route.
- Northbound (NOBO)
- Southbound (SOBO)
- Choose your starting trail head and first night’s campsite.
- If hiking southbound.
- If hiking northbound.
- Estimate how long it will take.
- Choose your start date.
Is the John Muir Trail open right now?
Open Season: Road closed in winter. Restrictions: – No campfires above 10,000 ft.; and no campfires at some locations below 10,000ft.
How do I get a JMT permit?
Here’s what it looks like:
- Go to JMT permit lottery website, read the rules (most of which I’ve already touched on here) and proceed forward with your application: https://yosemite.org/jmt-rolling-lottery-application/
- Choose your starting trailheads and first nights camp.
- Determine your exit trailhead.