Where is the resupply on the JMT?
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Where is the resupply on the JMT?
The absolutely fantastic resupply locations on the JMT
- Tuolumne Meadows. The well-stocked Tuolumne Meadows Store caters to JMT travelers.
- Red’s Meadow and Mammoth Lakes.
- Vermillion Valley Resort.
- Muir Trail Ranch.
- Kearsarge Pass and the Hwy 395 corridor.
- Hired resupply services.
What is the best section of the John Muir Trail?
5 Best John Muir Trail Section Hikes
- Yosemite Valley to Tuolumne Meadows (~20 miles)
- Tuolumne Meadows to Devils Postpile (~34 miles)
- Purple Lake to Big Pete’s Meadow (~84 miles)
- Big Pete’s Meadow to Kearsarge Pass (~65 miles)
- Kearsarge to Whitney Portal (~49 miles)
Does Muir trail Ranch sell fuel?
Yes. The US Postal Service prohibits mailing flammable liquids. At the ranch we have white gas for sale by the ounce.
Does Muir Trail Ranch sell fuel?
Do you need ice AXE for JMT?
Generally, I’d recommend an axe for backpackers who will: 1. Travel on or across steep slopes in June and July without the aid of a boot track. Follow a major trail (e.g. JMT/PCT, High Sierra Trail) in June and some of July.
How do you resupply on a thru hike?
You can place a single large order ahead of your hike and organize your resupply at home. Most hikers group items in separate pre-addressed boxes for each planned stop and have someone at home ship them as needed. This requires the most amount of planning and expense upfront.
Where should I resupply on the John Muir Trail?
Red’s Meadow is located near the town of Mammoth Lakes and Devil’s Postpile National Monument. It’s a logical first John Muir Trail resupply point whether you begin your hike in Yosemite Valley or Tuolumne Meadows.
Are there different resupply options for JMT and PCT thru-hikers?
Sequoia Kings Pack Trains (Berner’s) in Onion Valley. Theoretically, the resupply options for JMT and PCT hikers are the same. However, there are several nuances that change the dynamics between these two groups of thru-hikers, including timing and hiking speed.
Is the JMT difficult to hike?
The JMT is well-maintained, well-signed, and easy to follow so navigation is rarely an issue. That said, we always hike with a good topographical map and compass . The main difficulty of the JMT is its terrain and the length of the trail.
Where to resupply on the Pacific Crest Trail?
For those starting in Yosemite Valley, a resupply at Tuolumne Meadows might be worth considering. The Pacific Crest Trail Association website has the contact info and mailing address for the post office in Tuolumne.