Grand Gap Loop (Segment A) (aka JMT)

Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area

moderate

Length: 2.51 mi

Est. time: 1h 12m

Gain: 712 ft

Loss: 289 ft

Max elev: 1,323 ft

Point-to-pointUnknownmotorized

Elevation profile

+712 ft gain · −289 ft loss — an estimate from a DEM.

Trailhead & logistics

Bandy Creek Visitor Center (VisitorCenter)

Build a loop

Connects to:

John Muir Trail (Segment E)John Muir Trail (Segment D)Grand Gap Loop (Segment B)

Plan smart, verify on site

Length, elevation, and difficulty are estimates derived from open data (NPS Public Trails GIS, medium confidence) — not a safety guarantee. Conditions change; check current closures, weather, and water, and carry the essentials. Always defer to NPS.gov and park rangers.

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