Thru-hike the John Muir Trail: Gear List & Strategy 2025

Considered the most iconic thru-hike and backpacking trail in the US, the John Muir Trail (also called the Nüümü Poyo Trail) is a 211-mile hiking trail in the Sierra Nevada mountains. The California trail climbs Mt. Whitney, travels through Yosemite and Sequoia National Park, and passes by Half Dome.

I’ve thru-hiked the JMT four times, spent four summers living in the Sierra hiking along the JMT as part of my work, and authored the book Long Trails: Mastering the Art of the Thru-hike.

Continue reading to learn more about what you need to hike the John Muir Trail, written by Liz Thomas.

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Treeline Review: Thru-hike the John Muir Trail: Gear List & Strategy 2025

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Thru-hike the John Muir Trail: Gear List & Strategy 2025

I’ve thru-hiked the JMT four times, spent four summers living in the Sierra hiking along the JMT as part of my work, and authored the book Long Trails: Mastering the Art of the Thru-hike.

Continue reading to learn more about what you need to hike the John Muir Trail, written by Liz Thomas.

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Treeline Review: Thru-hike the John Muir Trail: Gear List & Strategy 2025

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Thru-hike the John Muir Trail: Gear List & Strategy 2025

I’ve thru-hiked the JMT four times, spent four summers living in the Sierra hiking along the JMT as part of my work, and authored the book Long Trails: Mastering the Art of the Thru-hike.

Continue reading to learn more about what you need to hike the John Muir Trail, written by Liz Thomas.

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Medya Mansyone

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We build products withindustry-leadingstandards and technology, designed to keep you outdoors for longer. Explore what others are saying about Sawyer.

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NewThere’s nothing like seeing hearing from those who are personally touched by the promise ofclean water. Explore their stories and lift your soul; you’ve made this work possible.

Stories and experiences encompassing a spread of outdoor enthusiasms, from theBackcountry to the Backyard^TM. What keeps you outdoors?

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