The all-new John Muir Trail contains in-formation found nowhere else. It meticulously describes the entire trail, with detailed trail directions as well as UTM coordinates for important junctions, lateral trails, campsites, bear boxes, and points of interest. Each trail section also includes an elevation profile and a chart listing elevation, distance from previous point and total mileage. You'll find expert start-to-finish advice, whether you're hiking the whole trail or just sections.

The book also features:
Separate descriptions for northbound and southbound hikers
Comprehensive advice on planning and preparing for the trip, including permits, gear and supplies, and information about bears and bear canisters
Listings of nearby towns and resupply points
Side trips to 17 notable peaks
Tom Harrison's 13 section maps incorporated into the book