The Top 20 Attractions in John Muir Wilderness
There are plenty of places to see and visit in John Muir Wilderness. Whether you love hiking or cycling, John Muir Wilderness is a region where 20
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: October 12, 2025
With an elevation of 14,505 feet (4,421 meters), Mount Whitney is the highest point in the contiguous United States. The summit is the southern terminus of the famous John Muir …
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Only about 4.6 miles distance from the trailhead parking at Onion Valley Road, Kearsage Pass is a popular resupply detour for long distance hikers on the John-Muir or Pacific Crest …
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Silver Pass (10,781 feet) is the one of eight major passes you have to cross hiking the Pacific Crest Trail. Although most of the other passes are named after a …
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The Smithsonian Institution Shelter is also known as the Mount Whitney Summit Shelter.
Only four days after the first trail to the summit was completed in 1904, an employee of …
Only four days after the first trail to the summit was completed in 1904, an employee of …
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Skelton Lake is a beautiful shining alpine lake in the Upper Lake’s basin. It is perfect for secluded backcountry camping and fishing. There are four other alpine lakes close by: …
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