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JMT: Segment 5 - Muir Trail Ranch to Bishop Pass at LeConte Canyon

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“Hot Spring, Food pickup, Nice Cabin to stay in MTR. ”

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29.6

Miles

47.7

KM

Point to Point

11,957' 3,644 m

High

7,899' 2,408 m

Low

4,493' 1,369 m

Up

4,143' 1,263 m

Down

6%

Avg Grade (3°)

43%

Max Grade (23°)

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Features Hot Spring · Lake · Views · Wildflowers · Wildlife

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The Muir Trail Ranch (MTR) is a food resupply pick up location for thru hikers. If you are planning to stay at MTR, most cabin has enclosed hot spring pool. If you are just picking up your supplies then you could go to public springs which are located other side of the San Joaquin river. From MTR you'll be ascending for roughly 16 miles.

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in Sierra National Forest

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in Sierra National Forest

#87

in California

#701

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Hiking past one of the many beautiful lakes heading south towards Muir Pass.
Sep 27, 2024 near Big Pine, CA
July 2018 JMT thru Hike. South bound. Just crossed over Muir Pass looking south at Helen Lake
Jan 10, 2021 near Big Pine, CA
July 12, Wanda Lake
Jul 26, 2022 near Big Pine, CA

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