An accessible, well-crafted guide to one the Top 5 Trails on Earth

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	• Day & Section Hikes along the John Muir Trail Kathleen Dodge Menasha Ridge Press, 2007 - 144 pages average customer review:based on 3 reviews view larger image
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I have been waiting for this guidebook!

Unfortunately, I have never had the time to hike the John Muir Trail in its entirety (that is still a goal one day). Kathleen Dodge has written a book that makes it easy and exciting for people who either want to or need to visit the trail one part at a time. I have always been daunted into thinking I needed to have 3 weeks of vacation to experience the John Muir Trail but this book makes me feel like I can see it at my pace and not lose the wonderful outdoor experience. I recommend this book to anyone who likes to hike or just be outdoors!

An accessible, well-crafted guide to one the Top 5 Trails on Earth

Kathleen Dodge explores California's Range of Light with a zesty spirit that channels John Muir's infectious enthusiasm. Whether you are a Mount Whitney peak seeker, would-be John Muir Trail thru-hiker, casual day hiker or ultralight fastpacker, this accessible, well-conceived guide delivers a fresh take on a classic, life-changing pilgrimage.

- Andrew Dean Nystrom, author of Top Trails Yellowstone & Grand Teton National Parks: Must-Do Hikes for Everyone (Top Trails)

(Winner, 2005 National Outdoor Book Award, Best Outdoor Adventure Guidebook)

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Elegant, well produced

Kathleen Dodge has put together a great guide to the John Muir trail. Half of the effect of this book was to inspire me to tackle (or at least dabble in) the trail and the glories it offers. It's a part of the country I didn't much think about it until I encountered this book and got a better sense of how awesome it is. The other half of this book is how much it puts you at ease. It's clear that a lot of care has gone into the book, such as getting maps that are really accurate and useful. This book is a great resource and should be the starting point for anyone exploring points along the John Muir trail.

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Declared recently as one of the top five hiking trails on the planet by National Geographic?s Adventure magazine, the John Muir Trail (JMT) runs a spectacular 221 miles from fabled Yosemite Valley to the foot of Mt. Whitney, the tallest peak in the lower 48. Along the way from Yosemite the JMT takes in Kings Canyon and Sequoia national parks, the Inyo National Forest, and the Devils Postpile National Monument. The only way to experience this world-class trail is by foot and Day and Section Hikes: The John Muir Trail is here to guide hikers the entire way, whether out for one of the day hikes, out for a few days on a section hike, or tackling the entire trail. Combining detailed narrative with GPS-based trail maps, Day and Section Hikes: The John Muir Trail, is the definitive go-to guide to enjoy this world-class trail.

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