Name: JMT: Segment 2 - Tuolomne Meadows to Devils Postpile
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Features Birding · Commonly Backpacked · River/Creek · Spring · Views · Waterfall · Wildflowers · Wildlife

Family Friendly Relative proximity to services in Yosemite and Mammoth, some challenging climbs and some long flat sections make it a good candidate for an outdoorsy family.

Re-routes appear along the trail from time to time to bypass heavily impacted areas. Be aware of these and follow signs on the trail accordingly.

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John Muir Trail (JMT)

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Black Bear, Pine Martin,

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Land Manager: NPS - Yosemite

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Shadow Creek gurgles near the John Muir Trail in the Ansel Adams Wilderness.

Jan 25, 2017 near Mammoth…, CA

Thousand Island Lake shines a deep blue on the approach along the John Muir Trail.

Feb 2, 2017 near Mammoth…, CA

Garnet Lake. Banner Peak on the right is 3258 feet above the lake. Mt. Ritter a little to the left and behind Banner is 200 feet higher.

Aug 6, 2019 near Mammoth…, CA

Enjoy gorgeous views of Banner Peak and Mt. Ritter from Island Pass on the John Muir Trail.

Feb 2, 2017 near Mammoth…, CA

Dec 1, 2022 near Mammoth…, CA

Crossing a branch of Rush Creek on the JMT.

Dec 1, 2022 near Yosemit…, CA

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JMT: Segment 2 - Tuolomne Meadows to Devils Postpile

35.0

56.3

Point to Point

11,054' 3,369 m

7,447' 2,270 m

4,942' 1,506 m

6,058' 1,847 m

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Dogs No Dogs

Features Birding · Commonly Backpacked · River/Creek · Spring · Views · Waterfall · Wildflowers · Wildlife

Family Friendly Relative proximity to services in Yosemite and Mammoth, some challenging climbs and some long flat sections make it a good candidate for an outdoorsy family.

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