How to Apply for a Southbound John Muir Trail Permit in 2024

Southbound John Muir Trail permits are issued by Yosemite National Park on a per-day quota system It is technically an exit quota, counting the

If you're hiking the JMT starting at the southern terminus, you'll need a permit from Inyo National Forest Whitney Portal permits for the JMT can be reserved

permit john muir trail A permit for the entire John Muir Trail or “Golden Ticket” is highly coveted and extremely hard to obtain through the advanced lottery system

permits for mount whitney JMT permit strategy · Apply for the SOBO permit lottery out of Yosemite · Get a NOBO permit from the Cottonwood Pass Trailhead as a backup