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Vermilion Valley Resort to John Muir Trail Loop

Greg Azzaretti
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Vermilion Valley Resort to John Muir Trail Loop

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January 9, 2023

Vermilion Valley Resort to John Muir Trail Loop

Hard

08:42

28.8km

3.3km/h

900m

900m

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Overview

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

John Muir Wilderness

Sierra National Forest

Most people would complete this in 2-3 days

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Waypoints

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Mushroom Life Thru-Hiker Camp, Vermilion Valley Resort

Highlight • Rest Area

Vermilion Valley Resort (VVR) is nestled in the Sierra Nevada Mountains at the shore of beautiful Edison Lake. It is a classic location for PCT and JMT long distance hikers …

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1

12.8 km

John Muir Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

You will find something to marvel at by taking this short section of the John MuirTrail.

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2

17.7 km

Mono Creek bridge

Highlight • Bridge

A wooden bridge will take you safely over the rushing Mono Creek. The junction to the trail leading to Vermillion Valley Resort or the ferry is close by.

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3

18.5 km

Boardwalks and bridges

Highlight • Trail

The hike along the High Sierra Pack Station Trail will amaze you with rustic wooden boardwalks and bridges through a green fern forest. So different from the trails you hiked so far.

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4

20.2 km

Edisson Ferry Pick Up

Highlight • Rest Area

For some years now Edison Lake water level is very low. The ferry is not running, but small boats might pick you up approximately 0.7 miles south from here.

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28.1 km

Vermillion Campground

Camping Site

B

28.8 km

Vermilion Valley Resort (VVR) is nestled in the Sierra Nevada Mountains at the shore of beautiful Edison Lake. It is a classic location for PCT and JMT long distance hikers …

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.1 km

1.88 km

862 m

Surfaces

26.1 km

1.88 km

862 m

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Highest point (3,030 m)

Lowest point (2,310 m)

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