John Muir Trail: Devil’s Postpile to Yosemite Valley
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Itinerary
Devil’s Postpile Ranger Station
12.6 mi • 3,500 ft gain
Garnet Lake
10.8 mi • 2,300 ft gain
Upper Lyell Canyon
10.8 mi • 100 ft gain
Tuolumne Meadows
9.8 mi • 1,700 ft gain
Sunrise High Sierra Camp
8.8 mi • 400 ft gain
Little Yosemite Valley
4.9 mi • 900 ft gain
Happy Isles Trailhead
How to get a permit
This trip requires a Inyo National Forest Wilderness Permit. Reservations depend on your start date:
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Nov 30 – Dec 1
Unlimited number of permits available.1 option
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Passed Online reservations
| Opens | 2 weeks ahead | 7 AM PST |
|---|---|---|
| Closes | Day of | 11:59 PM PST |
Passed Last-minute release: 2 weeks ahead at 7 AM PST
Permit details
Here is how to fill out the Inyo National Forest Wilderness Permit application:
| Permit Type | Overnight |
|---|---|
| Entry Point | John Muir Trail North of Devils Postpile |
| Exit Point | Happy Isles - Yosemite Valley (Exit Only) Yosemite NP |
| 1st night Camp Area | (Garnet Lake not selectable, so pick:)Thousand Island Lake JMT- (River & High Trail) |