The Top 14 Peaks in John Muir Wilderness
Whether for the view or for the challenge, climbing the mountainous peaks in John Muir Wilderness is the best way to experience more of this beautiful region. But with 14
to choose from, it can be tough to know which peak to proceed with. That’s why we’ve collected the best peaks and summits in John Muir Wilderness for you here — so you can easily add one to your next adventure.
to choose from, it can be tough to know which peak to proceed with. That’s why we’ve collected the best peaks and summits in John Muir Wilderness for you here — so you can easily add one to your next adventure.
Last updated: October 8, 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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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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The pictures taken from this small rocky outcrop above Second Lake, marked here by a tentsite symbol, are ICONIC. If the pictures above look familiar, that’s because… well.. they are! …
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Trail Crest is a major junction at 13,600 feet where the High Sierra Trail meets the Mt. Whitney Trail on the eastern side of the Sierra Nevada. It marks the …
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