John Muir Trail Topographic Map Guide (National Geographic Trails Illustrated Map) Download Free (EPUB, PDF)
• Waterproof • Tear-Resistant • Topographic MapNational Geographic's Map Guide of the John Muir Trail is an indispensable tool for navigating one of the most famous trails in the United States. Expertly researched and created in partnership with local land management agencies, this product provides detailed topographic maps, interesting history, a waypoint table, information about wilderness safety, and key points of interest you will encounter along the trail. A resupply location chart shows shipping address/contact information, distances, and services available at each resupply point. Each map page has a detailed trail profile that shows the elevation changes you will encounter. Also, the John Muir Trail is highlighted and centered on each page so you can easily track your progress.The maps start at the northern terminus in Yosemite Valley and progress along the ridge of the Sierra Nevada, past Devils Postpile, and end at the highest point in the lower 48 on the top of Mount Whitney. Along the way you will pass through; Yosemite National Park, Ansel Adams Wilderness, Devils Postpile National Monument, John Muir Wilderness, Kings Canyon National Park, and finally, Sequoia National Park and Mount Whitney. A 21-day sample itinerary is included as well. Every Topographic Map Guide is printed on "Backcountry Tough" waterproof, tear-resistant paper. A full UTM grid is printed on the map to aid with GPS navigation.Other features found on this map include: Ansel Adams Wilderness, Bridalveil Fall, El Capitan, Illilouette Falls, Inyo National Forest, John Muir Wilderness, Kings Canyon National Park, Lake Thomas A Edison, Lower Yosemite Fall, Middle Palisade, Mount Agassiz, Mount Darwin, Mount Muir, Mount Pinchot, Mount Powell, Mount Ritter, Mount Russell, Mount Tyndall, Mount Whitney, Mount Williamson, Nevada Fall, North Palisade, Ribbon Fall, Ritter Range, Sequoia National Park, Sierra National Forest, Sierra Nevada, Split Mountain, Upper Yosemite Falls, Vernal Fall, Yosemite National Park, Yosemite Valley.Map Scale = 1:63,360Folded Size = 4.25" x 9.25"
Series: National Geographic Trails Illustrated Map (Book 1001)
Map: 48 pages
Publisher: National Geographic Maps; 2014 edition (September 26, 2014)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1566956897
ISBN-13: 978-1566956895
Product Dimensions: 4.1 x 0.2 x 9.2 inches
Shipping Weight: 0.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
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I highly recommend this map! My husband and I just completed the John Muir Trail with this map last week 7/12/15. We opted for this map because we went with 2 other people who had the Tom Harrison map set so we hoped that between the two different maps we would have all the information we could possibly need. Truth be told, we looked at the Tom Harrison map maybe twice? This map was easier to follow (no individual sheets that got out of order and blown around), easier to read (relevant mileage points, accurate mileage and accurate elevation), and easier to find trails off the JMT for emergency situations (the 2 people we were hiking with needed to leave the trail due to injury and we dealt with some crazy weather that caused many to leave the trail entirely, we helped one find her way out with our map). The front two pages have an overview elevation profile and each map page had a more detailed profile which we found extremely helpful in planning out our days. In addition, we had an alternate starting point (Glacier Point/4 Mile Trail) and the Tom Harrison map does not cover this area. The Tom Harrison map was the only one recommended to us, but, I am so glad we ended up with this one. It is slightly heavier, but you could cut out some of the informative pages to cut weight or cut and throw out pages as you go as some do with the Tom Harrison set (our scale showed 3.1 once exactly untouched). Unfortunately, it got lost in our hotel room... we will be buying a second one just to have around!
Really a fantastic waterproof pamphlet-style map of the JMT. So many little notations, icons, markings, etc. on this map. Can fit in your pocket since it's as wide as a shirt pocket. A bit heavy for a map, but it's 48 pages total (front and back cover, and each page half counted as 1 page). Total of 34 pages of map (17 maps, each takes up 2 half-pages), and there are 12 pages of very useful information in the front of this map pack including grids of distances between trail junctions, notable map points, etc. The printing is so clear, and the topo is very easy to read and understand. Great color shading and high definition. I'm going to be bringing this with me on the JMT this summer as my primary map.
I was really surprised and happy with this map. The maps are nicely done with lots of important information and not a lot of stuff that you don't need on the trail. Taking this with me this summer on my section hikes of the JMT.
I haven't even hit the trail yet,and I already love this map!i love the compactness, and appreciate that it flips the pages in order from north to south.this Map will fit nicely into my waterproof map bag, and it has sturdy pages that i wont be afraid to pull out if it is raining.I found the Florence trail Map laid out, which i could not find anywhere online!Very pleased.
I may have missed it in the description, but I thought this had a fold out map in it. Other than thinking there was a fold out map in it, it seems to be a durable book. I can't attest to the details of the map (haven't used it for hiking)
Great map, also had GPS, Tom Harrison maps, but this map was the best one to show side routes and had the most accurate mileage, and showed where there were switchbacks, and also had the elevation shown at the bottom of each page which was sooo soo helpful.
I used this for hiking the first half of the JMT (southbound) and loved it. Glad I had this and left the 13 individual sheet map pack at home. The way they track and add mileage as you go was helpful and laid out well.
This is a very good map for the JMT that complements the Harrison and the Erik the Black books and maps. It does have a included lay-out for the typical 10 mile/day schedule even though someone may be intending either a 20 mile a day or a 7 mile a day route so be conscious on the itinerary otherwise. Very readable and "tough" material with sufficient coverage on either side of the PCT/JMT to allow grabbing a few fourteeners.
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