Ultimate John Muir Trail Planning Guide

Southbound John Muir Trail permits are obtained via and are issued through a weekly lottery system The Yosemite National Park

Permits A permit is required to hike the JMT, and the process is one of the most competitive in the country Permit applications for the John

permits for angels landing This highly competitive process sees more than 70% of permit applications denied and disappointed To improve your prospects of getting permits,

permit john muir trail John Muir Wilderness, Ansel Adams Wilderness, and Sequoia National Park Hikers either start Southbound in Yosemite, often vying for a John Muir Trail Permit