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Backpacking the John Muir Trail
The Route: Hiking through the heart of the Sierra, you’ll negotiate passes above 10,000 feet and finish the 23-day, 212-mile hike with a climb of 14,495-foot Mount Whitney, the highest peak in the Lower 48. When to go: July to August Difficulty: Strenuous Travel advisory: Count on carrying one-third to one-fourth your body weight. A fit 180-pounder will tote about 50 pounds to start, with loads dwindling to 25-30 pounds as food and fuel are consumed between supply drops. High/low points:
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