Can you hike the JMT with a PCT permit?

If you have a PCT long-distance permit, you don’t need an additional permit to hike on the portion of the John Muir Trail that’s also the PCT. If you’re wanting to camp on the JMT between Crabtree Meadows and the summit of Mount Whitney, you’ll need an additional permit from Sequoia-Kings Canyon National Park.

What are the sections of the Pacific Crest Trail?

The 5 sections of the PCT

• Southern California (the desert) Campo (mile 0) to Kennedy Meadows (mile 702)
• Sierra Nevada. Kennedy Meadows (mile 702) to Echo Lake (mile 1.092)
• Northern California. Echo Lake (mile 1.092) to California/Oregon border (mile 1.692)
• Oregon.
• Washington and the Cascade range.

What is the best part of the Pacific Crest Trail?

5 Pacific Crest Trail Hikes You Don’t Want to Miss

1. John Muir Trail. The John Muir Trail (JMT) is the most famous subsection of the Pacific Crest Trail.
2. Sky Lakes Wilderness.
3. Sonora Pass.
4. Donner Pass to Squaw Valley.
5. Badger Flat to Little Willow Lake (Lassen Volcanic National Park)

Where does Pacific Crest Trail start and end?

The Pacific Crest Trail is 2,650 miles long (4,265 kilometers. Starting in Campo, a small town on the United States-Mexico border, it goes through California, Oregon, and Washington before reaching its northern terminus at the United States-Canada border in Manning Park, British Columbia.

How long does it take to hike the John Muir Trail?

about three weeks
How Long Does It Take? Most people complete the John Muir Trail in about three weeks. Although the official trail ending at Mt. Whitney is 210 miles, you’ll still need to hike down to Whitney Portal after you summit, resulting in an end-to-end total of 221 miles.

How long is the Sierra section of the PCT?

390.25 miles
While each section of the PCT boasts its own beauty, the High Sierra is commonly thought of as the most grandiose. This section spans 390.25 miles and has total elevation gain of 57,888 feet.

How long does it take to walk the Pacific Crest Trail?

about 5 months
The trail is 2,650 miles and it generally takes the entire snow-free season to walk. That’s about 5 months. Elite athletes who are experienced on the PCT have finished the trail in as little as two months. The few who achieve sub-100 day hikes average well over 30 miles per day.

How long is the John Muir Trail in miles?

211-mile
The 211-mile John Muir Trail is a world-famous trail stretching from Yosemite Valley to Mount Whitney, the highest point in the contiguous United States.

Is bear spray allowed on the John Muir Trail?

Discharge of any firearm or weapon is prohibited. Possession of weapons, including bear spray, is prohibited. Possession of firearms is subject to state regulations. In all wilderness areas along the JMT, proper food storage is mandatory.