John Muir Trail
9.5 mi
Distance
951 ft
Elev. Gain
3h 40m
Est. Time
Difficult
Difficulty
About This Trail
John Muir Trail is a trail in Fresno County, California. It is 9.5 miles long and gains 951 feet. Per OpenStreetMap contributors, it is open to horses and closed to bikes. The nearest town is Mammoth Lakes, California, about 4 miles away in a straight line.
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Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 3,012 ft |
| High point | 1.4 mi | 3,186 ft |
| End | 9.5 mi | 2,718 ft |
Trail Details
- No bikes
- Horses allowed
Bike and horse access: OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 2026-10-14. Rules change, so confirm with the land manager before you go.
Official sources & verification
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Mammoth Lakes, CA · about 4 mi away
- County:
- Fresno County, CA
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
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