John Muir Trail
0.8 mi
Distance
7 ft
Elev. Gain
17m
Est. Time
Easy
Difficulty
About This Trail
We don't publish a description for John Muir Trail unless we can point you at the agency it came from. We don't have one yet. The planning figures above — distance, elevation gain, estimated time, route type — come from the source listed on this trail.
National Park Service manages this trail and is the authority for conditions, closures and route notes. See official sources below. Spot something we should add?
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 2,839 ft |
| End | 0.8 mi | 2,843 ft |
Trail Details
- No dogs
- No bikes
Bike access: OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 2026-10-14. Rules change, so confirm with the land manager before you go.
- Surface
- Dirt
Official sources & verification
Managed by National Park Service
Source of truth
- National Park Service unit page
Alerts, conditions, and the unit's plan-your-visit page.
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Yosemite Valley, CA · about 8 mi away
- County:
- Mariposa County, CA
- Jurisdiction:
- Yosemite National Park · National Park Service
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
Verify by phone or mail
- Operator:209-372-0200
- Address:9039 Village Drive · Yosemite, CA · 95389
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