The John Muir Wilderness is a wilderness area that extends along the crest of the Sierra Nevada of California for 90 miles (140 km), in the Inyo and Sierra National Forests. The trail now enters a forest of aspen and lodgepole pines, reaching the border of the John Muir Wilderness at 0.7 miles and the junction to Treasure Lakes trail at 0.8 miles Turn right (south) at the junction and follow the Treasure Lakes trail as it climbs a granite bench above the southeastern shore. John Muir Wilderness Topo Maps (North, Central, South Sections) (National Parks Back Country, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks) Map – January 1, 1983 by S. Max Peterson (Author) 5.0 out of 5 stars 1 rating. Sierra Nevada California / Inyo National Forest & Sierra National Forest. Step 3) Click on the three white vertical dots and then "Print Map" … However, I have planned dozens of High Sierra trips using these maps. 3 Topo Maps on two pages plus detailed location information. The trails rising popularity has strained the traditional methods that hikers use to access the JMT. On this trail, you will see beautiful mountain areas, lakes, etc. John Muir Wilderness is a reserve in Fresno County and has an elevation of 8720 feet. Most visitors, however, enter from the east at various points along highway 395, from the town of Mammoth at the north end down to Whitney Portal above Lone Pine at the south end. We will pick up our food cache en route and cross into the John Muir Wilderness. Fun way stops to view the Sherwin Lakes, beauty of the John Muir wilderness and the creek. U.S. Forest Service - Wilderness. The wilderness is part of the Sierra (majority of the wilderness) and Inyo National Forests. Established in 1964 by the Wilderness Act and named for naturalist John Muir, it contains 581,000 acres (2,350 km2). You can avoid John Muir’s crowds if you are ready for more of a challenge on a trail that is less marked and maintained. Its possible to hike all of the John Muir Trail to see the John Muir Wilderness area. National Geographic's Map Guide of the John Muir Trail is an indispensable tool for navigating one of the most famous trails in the United States. Great hike, leave early enough and take swimming gear to enjoy the water. Yosemite Area Maps. The wilderness lies along the eastern escarpment of the Sierra from near Mammoth Lakes and Devils Postpile National Monument in the north, to Cottonwood Pass near Mount Whitney in the south. https://www.alltrails.com/parks/us/california/john-muir-wilderness The JMT Wilderness Conservancy, in collaboration with the National Park Service Historic American Landscapes Survey (HALS), researched the historical maps and records, and integrated the best geo-spacial information available today, in order to map an authentic and more geo-spacially accurate map of the John Muir Trail. Its possible to hike all of the John Muir Trail to see the John Muir Wilderness area. County(s): Fresno, Inyo, Madera, Mono. Over the last several years, Yosemite National Park has noted a significant increase in demand for permits to hike the John Muir Trail (JMT). JOHN MUIR Ultimate Collection: Travel Memoirs, Wilderness Essays, Environmental Studies & Letters (Illustrated): Picturesque California, The Treasures of the Yosemite, Our National Parks, Steep Trails, Travels in Alaska, A Thousand-mile Walk to the Gulf, Save … Bring them back in stock! Wildlife, hitchhiking, permits for the five trailheads, navigation with guidebooks and apps, water and … The wilderness spans 231,533 acres (93,698 ha). The wilderness area also spans the Sierra crest north of Kings Canyon National Park, and extends on the west side of the park down to the Monarch Wilderness. It has a very popular 211 mile trail that goes from Yosemite Valley to Mount Whitney area. From 2011 to 2015, there has been a 100% increase in JMT permits requested. The wilderness is part of the Sierra (majority of the wilderness) and Inyo National Forests. And all the trails and routes I have hiked in the Sierra I highlighted in yellow so at a glance I can see what areas I still want to explore. John Muir Wilderness - Revised Inyo National Forest This map prepared at the request of Senator Boxer, September 16, 2008 ± 1:24,000 Data Source: Proposed Wilderness Boundary provided by the Senator's staff. John Muir Wilderness - Revised Inyo National Forest This map prepared at the request of Senator Boxer, September 16, 2008 ± 1:24,000 Data Source: Proposed Wilderness Boundary provided by the Senator's staff. The John Muir Wilderness was designated by Congress in 1964. They are not for hiking with as they are very large. On this trail, you will see beautiful mountain areas, lakes, etc. The maps are compact size 8.5″ x 11″, waterproof & tear resistant, easy to store in a backpack. 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