John Muir Trail
8.3 mi
Distance
92 ft
Elev. Gain
2h 49m
Est. Time
Point to Point
Route Type
Easy
Difficulty
About This Trail
John Muir Trail is a point-to-point trail in Yosemite National Park, managed by the National Park Service, in Tuolumne County, California. It is 8.3 miles long and gains 92 feet. Per OpenStreetMap contributors, it is closed to bikes. The nearest town is June Lake, California, about 6 miles away in a straight line.
From the trail data on this page. For conditions and closures, see official sources.
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 2,943 ft |
| High point | 0.3 mi | 2,960 ft |
| End | 8.3 mi | 2,656 ft |
Trail Details
- No bikes
Bike access: OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 2026-10-14. Rules change, so confirm with the land manager before you go.
- Route Type
- Point to Point
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:
- June Lake, CA · about 6 mi away
- County:
- Tuolumne 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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