How to Guarantee a Southbound John Muir Trail Permit

Overview of the John Muir Trail · Distance: 211 – 240 miles · Elevation gain: 45,000 – 50,000 ft · Difficulty: Hard · Days to hike: 14-24

As the John Muir Trail has continually grown in popularity, permits become harder to get every year There is actually no distinct JMT permit

permit john muir trail Learn everything you need to know about the 2024 John Muir Trail permit process including where to start, JMT trail quotas, & lottery dates

permits for mount whitney It may be easier to apply for a John Muir Trail permit, but getting one may be more challenging, thanks to a revision in this years reservation process