Name: JMT: Segment 3 - Devils Postpile to Lake Edison
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July 2018 JMT thru Hike. South bound. Leaving Reds Meadow.

Jan 11, 2021 near Mammoth…, CA

The Duck Lake Trail joins the John Muir Trail.

Oct 17, 2018 near Mammoth…, CA

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JMT: Segment 3 - Devils Postpile to Lake Edison

29.3

47.2

Point to Point

10,921' 3,329 m

7,622' 2,323 m

5,738' 1,749 m

5,496' 1,675 m

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