Length: 24 mi
Est. time: 12h
Gain: 7,949 ft
Loss: 3,355 ft
Max elev: 9,943 ft
Elevation profile
+7,949 ft gain · −3,355 ft loss — an estimate from a DEM.
Trailhead parking (Place)
Upper Pines Campground (Campground)
John Muir Trail + Mist Trail
25.6 mi · +9,568 ft · ~13.3 hr (est.)
Plan smart, verify on site
Length, elevation, and difficulty are estimates derived from open data (NPS Public Trails GIS, high 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.