John Muir Trail 2012

The trail is 211 miles long with a total elevation change of 80,000. feet. I hike the first 57 mile segment from Yosemite to Reds Meadow in five leisurely days.

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To lessen weight I only take the outer fly of my tent. I have to internally fortify the fly one night because of fierce winds.

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Lyell Canyon is a delight.

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Donohue Pass.

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Twisted trunks look like Roman columns.

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Horses etch solid walls in paths.

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Many backstroking opportunities.

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Depressing tree destruction.

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Devil's Postpile and end of the trip.