Size: 580323 acres. xref Resort Rules and Regulations ... John Muir Lodge, Cedar Grove Lodge, Grant Grove Cabins, and Bearpaw High Sierra Camp. 0000019107 00000 n 0000016766 00000 n Most people enter the wilderness from the east, starting in the Mammoth Lakes area (near Devils Postpile National Monument), or from the south near Lake Thomas Edison. Campfires are prohibited in all areas above 10,000 feet in elevation. Donohue Pass permits may be attached by reservation only to wilderness permits for hikes beginning at Happy Isles (Yosemite Valley), Glacier Point, and Sunrise Lakes (Tenaya Lake). Cottonwood Lakes Loop starts from Horseshoe Meadow and travels from the Golden Trout Forest Service Administrative Unit(s): Pacific Southwest Region (Region 5) -- Inyo National Forest, Sierra National Forest. There are excellent sites available at Big Margaret, Fern, Rainbow, Frog, and Coyote Lakes. Pack out all trash, including toilet paper. The John Muir Wilderness is a wilderness area that extends along the crest of the Sierra Nevada of California for 90 miles (140 km), in the Inyo and Sierra National Forests. John Muir arrives in Yosemite at age 30. 0000003112 00000 n His father, Daniel Muir, was a devoted Christian who ran a prosperous grocery business. Do not build rock cairns or other trail markers. Regulations require you to camp 100ft from water sources. Do not construct rock walls, trenches, new fire rings (or add rocks to existing fire rings), bough beds, camp furniture, etc. 0000017555 00000 n 0000008492 00000 n Additional regulations may apply for side trips, alternate routes, or stock travel and grazing. State fishing regulations apply in the John Muir Wilderness and Sequoia/ Kings Canyon National Park backcountry. A wilderness permit is required for both through-hiking the John Muir Trail and walking over Donohue Pass. Two night camping limit along JMT between Woods Creek Crossing and Vidette Meadow, EXCEPT one night limit per lake between Dollar Lake and Glenn Pass. Do not burn or bury. 11 0 obj <> endobj The John Muir Wilderness is a wilderness area that extends along the crest of the Sierra Nevada of California for 90 miles (140 km), in the Inyo and Sierra National Forests. Naturalist John Muir was born 176 years ago in Scotland on April 21, 1838. Theme for the week: Wilderness Areas Date: August 5-23, 2019. 0000009860 00000 n John Muir Wilderness: Home > PSD Limits > Map, List > John Muir Wilderness. While many hikers enter the wilderness from the east side (along Hwy 395) crossing through the John Muir Wilderness, most visitors enter from the west using Hwy 180, 198, and 245. Campfires are prohibited above 9,600' in Yosemite and 10,000' in Kings Canyon and Sequoia. 0000008974 00000 n Includes details of wilderness areas, latest sierra wilderness news, resources for planning your trip, and notes from professionals in the field. The Sequoia-Kings Canyon and John Krebs Wildernesses encompass 93% (750,000 acres) of Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. 0000008733 00000 n Location: John Muir Wilderness, Fresno County, 85 miles east of Fresno over Kaiser Pass. 0000023724 00000 n Two night camping limit at Charlotte and Kearsarge Lakes. Your source for Sierra wilderness information. Regulations & Recommendations Vehicles are not permitted in wilderness areas. No pets are allowed in national park wildernesses. Even though they had been there for thousands of years, Muir … Donohue Pass permits may be attached by reservation only to wilderness permits for hikes beginning at Happy Isles (Yosemite Valley), Glacier Point, and Sunrise Lakes (Tenaya Lake). Minimum Impact Wilderness Regulations The John Muir Trail (JMT) passes through multiple parks and forests. Activities. Please pack out all garbage. As for most Wilderness areas, visitors must pick up a wilderness permit before entering the John Muir Wilderness. Carry wash water 100 feet from lakes, streams, or other water sources before washing. No camping within 300 feet of the outlet of Duck Lake. To prevent erosion, please walk in the middle of the trail and do not short-cut trails even if it is muddy or snowy. Additional maps are here Aptly named for his tireless work, the more than 652,000-acre John Muir Wilderness stretches nearly 100 miles across California from east of Fresno in the north to just west of Lone Pine in the south. Their successful national park campaigns included the creation of Mount Rainier National Park in 1899. %PDF-1.3 %���� The Wilderness Act of 1964 paved the way for this to occur. Permits are required for overnight visits in the John Muir Wilderness. Legal campsites are very limited in the areas near Squaw Lake and Pocket Meadow. There are no legal campsites on the west side of the JMT/PCT for two miles south of the Bear Creek/JMT junction. State fishing regulations apply. There are over 590 miles of maintained trails and the John Muir trail … Complete list of supporters, What you should know about fire restrictions, warnings and watches, Honest talk about toilet paper and uncovered feces, The case for carrying a pee rag while hiking, Tips to navigate the start of a thru-hike, Getting to and from the Northern Terminus, Getting to and from the Southern Terminus, Reduce your chance of contracting communicable diseases, Danger from individuals cultivating marijuana, Emergency beacons, lost hikers, trip plans, and search and rescue, Encountering Border Patrol on the Southern Pacific Crest Trail, Bear canister requirements and protecting your food, Stream crossing safety while hiking and backpacking, PCTA Saw Training and Certification Program Documents, Estacada Crosscut Saw Training and Certification, North Cascades Saw Training and Certification, Southern California Saw Training and Certification Weekend, Wind River Saw Training and Certification Weekend, Guidance for Visiting the PCT During the COVID-19 Pandemic, Commercial permits and special-use authorizations. Discharge of any firearm or weapon is prohibited. - John Muir Wilderness regulations apply. Where can I camp? John Muir (1838-1914) was a famous and influential naturalist with a deep appreciation for the outdoors and the interconnectedness of all life. His mother, Ann Gilrye Muir, was an affectionate woman who was fond of painting and poetry. However, the park's boundaries excluded the adjacent lowland, forested areas, which preservationist John Muir thought were equally worthy of protection. This includes washing clothes, dishes, and yourself. Campfires are generally allowed within the John Muir Wilderness below “tree line” (around 10,000 feet), though there are exceptions. Do not camp on vegetation or in meadows. 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