The best running trails in John Muir Wilderness

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Running in John Muir Wilderness is one of the best ways to explore more of this region. To help you discover the most beautiful places to run, we’ve reviewed our full collection of routes in John Muir Wilderness—and are proud to present the best running trails. Click on any of the routes for more details and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other runners.

Duck Pass Trail — Mammoth Lakes	Expert 01:45 12.1km
North Fork Big Pine Creek Trail run — John Muir Wilderness	Expert 02:33 17.4km
Lone Pine Lake via Mount Whitney Trail — Sequoia National Park	Expert 01:31 9.82km
Long Lake via Little Lakes Valley Trail — John Muir Wilderness	Intermediate 01:04 8.75km

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Duck Pass Trail — Mammoth Lakes
01:45
12.1km
8:37/km
520m
520m
Expert
19
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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North Fork Big Pine Creek Trail run — John Muir Wilderness
02:33
17.4km
8:46/km
780m
780m
Expert
11
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Lone Pine Lake via Mount Whitney Trail — Sequoia National Park
01:31
9.82km
9:16/km
520m
520m
Expert
10
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4
Long Lake via Little Lakes Valley Trail — John Muir Wilderness
01:04
8.75km
7:22/km
170m
170m
Intermediate
5
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.