California John Muir Trail Southbound to Mt. Whitney Trekking
California John Muir Trail Southbound to Mt. Whitney Trekking
Embark on this once-in-a-lifetime adventure, covering 135.5 miles of the southern half of the John Muir Trail. This incredible MT Sobek exclusive expedition will take you through the awe-inspiring and picturesque high Sierra Nevada and ensure a personalized experience with a small group size and full support team. With only a day pack, you'll traverse mountain passes, camp beside sparkling lakes, and marvel at the stunning alpine meadows. To top it off, you have the opportunity to climb Mount Whitney, the highest peak in the continental United States!
Minimum Age: 15
Embark on this once-in-a-lifetime adventure, covering 135.5 miles of the southern half of the John Muir Trail. This incredible MT Sobek exclusive expedition will take you through the awe-inspiring and picturesque high Sierra Nevada and ensure a personalized experience with a small group size and full support team. With only a day pack, you'll traverse mountain passes, camp beside sparkling lakes, and marvel at the stunning alpine meadows. To top it off, you have the opportunity to climb Mount Whitney, the highest peak in the continental United States!
- Hike through the Sierra Nevada most scenic wilderness trails on this exclusive MT Sobek expedition
- Enjoy views of stunning mountain peaks and wildflower-dotted meadows - California's High Sierra at its finest
- Finish in style by summiting Mount Whitney, the continental United States' highest peak, at 14,505 feet
Minimum Age: 15
Interests
- Adventure and Active
About MT Sobek
This is where adventure travel began! Since our first Everest Base Camp trek in 1969, we’ve been connecting adventurers to the world through genuine, active and immersive experiences. We can’t think of anything more fulfilling than being outside and going deep into nature, exploring hidden places and getting to know local people. It’s what we love to do, so let us share it with you.
To feed your spirit of adventure, Mountain Travel Sobek offers a wide range of unique and perfectly pac ...
To feed your spirit of adventure, Mountain Travel Sobek offers a wide range of unique and perfectly pac ...
Aug 30, 2024 through
Sep 15, 2024
Aug 26, 2024
7:00 PM
16 Nights
from
$13,995.00
(USD)
Per Person
8273748
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Aug 29, 2025 through
Sep 14, 2025
Aug 25, 2025
7:00 PM
16 Nights
from
$13,995.00
(USD)
Per Person
8357734
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Itinerary
Day | Destination | ||
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1 | Arrive in Fresno, California | ||
2 | Follow the South Fork of the San Joaquin River | ||
3 | Hike from Piute Creek to Goddard Canyon | ||
4 | Reach Evolution Lake | ||
5 | Descend into LeConte Canyon | ||
6 | Head for Mather Pass & Camp at Palisades Lakes | ||
7 | Climb Mather Pass & Reach South Fork of the Kings River | ||
8 | Tackle Pinchot Pass & Descend to Crater Mountain Plateau | ||
9 | Hike Up to Arrowhead Lake | ||
10 | Ascend Glenn Pass and Hike to Center Basin | ||
11 | Face Forester Pass, the Highest On the JMT | ||
12 | Hike to Wallace Creek | ||
13 | Hike to Mt. Whitney Basecamp | ||
14 | Attempt the Summit of Mount Whitney | ||
15 | Meander Crabtree Meadows to Rock Creek | ||
16 | Pass Golden Trout Wilderness & Rest in Lone Pine | ||
17 | Travel Home |