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Mapping
the
High Altitude Trails
from
Tahoe to Whitney
North Sierra
Backpacking Maps
Trail Guide Under Construction
Sierra Nevada Maps
Central Sierra
Backpacking Maps
Trail Guide Under Construction
Sierra Nevada Maps
South Sierra
Backpacking Maps
Trail Guide Under Construction
Sierra Nevada Maps
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PCT-TYT
JMT
The
Basic Line of High Sierra Trails across California |
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The
BIG PICTURE
Lake Tahoe to Mount Whitney on a California Map.
The Pacific Crest Trail and High Altitude Sierra Nevada trails between Lake Tahoe and Mount Whitney, and within California.
Lake Tahoe to Mount Whitney
Red
Pacific Crest Trail
Green
Lake Tahoe to Mount Whitney
Maps
Overview
Detail |
PCT & TYT
Lake Tahoe Basin
Backpacking Maps |
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Trail Section One
Lake Tahoe Basin
Hiking Maps
Desolation Wilderness
and
Meiss Country Roadless Area
PCT and TYT
Maps
Desolation Wilderness Map
Desolation Wilderness
BACKPACKING MAP
RAW
DESOLATION WILDERNESS MAP
Click Map for Available Maps
TYT-PCT
MAPS
Desolation Wilderness
MAP LIST
South Tahoe Basin
Meiss Country Map
Meiss Country Roadless Area
BACKPACKING MAP
South Tahoe Basin
TYT-PCT
MAP LIST
Meiss Country
Roadless Area
MAP LIST
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ALL TAHOE BASIN MAPS
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PCT & TYT
Mokelumne Wilderness
Backpacking Maps |
PCT and TYT South through the
Carson Pass Management Area
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Trail Section Two
Carson Pass to
Highway 4
The Mokelumne Wilderness
North End
El Dorado National Forest
Special Zone
Carson Pass Management Area
MAP
TYT-PCT
PCT & TYT
Mokelumne Wilderness
MAP
TYT-PCT
Click Red Dots for Location information,
Click the Black Dots for Detailed underlying Maps
Tahoe to Yosemite Trail
Carson Gap to Lake Alpine
TYT
MAP LIST
Pacific Crest Trail
Carson Pass to Ebbetts Pass
PCT
MAP LIST
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Departing
the
Lake Tahoe Basin
The Tahoe to Yosemite and Pacific Crest Trails part company as we exit the Tahoe Basin through the Carson Gap, as we can see at the top of the map above.
The full-sized Carson Pass Region Topo Map above details our trail options where the Tahoe to Yosemite and Pacific Crest Trails split up exiting the Lake Tahoe Basin.
The TYT and PCT are our two route options between Highways 88 and 4. The TYT has a significant unmaintained segment of route along our trail.
There are many nice destinations for short trips around Carson Pass too, and extensive backpacking in remote areas of the Mokelumne Wilderness. |
TYT
Backpacking Maps
for
CLASSIC
Lake Alpine Lodge Resupply
North and South on the TYT |
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Resupply Point #1
Lake Alpine Lodge
Highway 4
Lake Alpine Region
Backpacking Map
Click Red Dots for details
Lake Alpine Lodge
Backpacker Resupply Service
Both the Pacific Crest and Tahoe to Yosemite Trails cross Highway 4. The TYT crosses Higway 4 on the East side of Lake Alpine, 3/4 of a mile East of our Resupply Point at the Lake Alpine Lodge.
See the Maps above for the maps North into the Mokelumne Wilderness, and the maps below for the map South into the Carson Iceberg Wilderness.
Lake Alpine is sandwiched in between these two fine wilderness areas.
Ebbetts Pass, where the PCT crosses Highway 4 is about 15 miles East of Lake Alpine.
It's worth the hitch down!
Resupply Information and Local Resources
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Two Routes
across the
Carson Iceberg Wilderness
TYT & PCT
Backpacking Maps
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Both the TYT and PCT hike South through the Carson Iceberg Wilderness on their respective routes.
The Tahoe to Yosemite along the Western flank of the Sierra, the Pacific Crest Trail along the Eastern flank.
We can mix bits of both routes using the four trails that connect the TYT and PCT across the Carson Iceberg Wilderness. |
Trail Section Three
Highway 4 to Highway 108
Encompassing
The Carson Iceberg Wilderness
Pacific Crest Trail and Tahoe to Yosemite Trail
Diverge
PCT & TYT
Carson Iceberg Wilderness
Backpacking Map
Tahoe to Yosemite Trail
Lake Alpine to Saint Marys Pass
Western Carson Iceberg Wilderness
MAP LIST
Pacific Crest Trail Maps
Ebbetts Pass to Sonora Pass
Eastern Carson Iceberg Wilderness
MAP LIST
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PCT and TYT
Backpacking Resupply
through the
CLASSIC
Kennedy Meadows Pack Station |
Resupply Point #2
Kennedy Meadows Pack Station
and
Resort Highway 108
Kennedy Meadows Pack Station
BACKPACKER
Resupply and Resources
Information
for backpackers, day hikers, car campers, fishermen...
Sonora Pass Region
Backpacking Map
Click Red Dots for information, and Black dots for detailed maps of that location.
Tahoe to Yosemite Trail
Backpacking Map
South from Kennedy Meadows
Click the map's Labels and Arrows for adjacent maps, click the RED DOTS for detailed information.
Kennedy Meadows Pack Station is my favorite stop on the Tahoe to Yosemite Trail, and virtually mandatory for Pacific Crest and Tahoe to Yosemite Trail hikers. Why?
Because Kennedy Meadows roughly splits the 150 mile distance from Tuolumne Meadows to Highway 50 in the Lake Tahoe Basin.
Kennedy Meadows sits along the Tahoe to Yosemite Trail route up Summit Creek, which offers excellent local as well as long distance backpacking. |
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Kennedy Meadows Pack Station
Official Website
Kennedy Meadows Backpacker
Resupply Information
Kennedy Meadows Pack Station
Contact Information
Stanislaus National Forest
Permit Information
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PCT & TYT
Backpacking Maps
of the
Emigrant Wilderness
and
North Yosemite Backcountry
to
Tuolumne Meadows |
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Trail Section Four
Highway 108
to
Highway 120
Crossing
Emigrant Wilderness
into
North
Yosemite National Park
The Pacific Crest and Tahoe to Yosemite Trails
Diverge across Emigrant Wilderness
Converge entering North Yosemite
Sonora Pass Region
Backpacking Map
Kennedy Meadows, Sonora Pass,
Leavitt Lake and Meadow.
Tahoe to Yosemite Trail
Kennedy Meadows to Bond Pass
Emigrant Wilderness Backpacking Map
MAP LIST
Pacific Crest Trail
Sonora Pass to Bensen Lake
PCT South from Highway 108 Map
MAP LIST
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The
Pleasures
of
Resupplying
at
Tuolumne Meadows |
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Resupply Point #3
Tuolumne Meadows
Highway 120
Tuolumne Meadows
Backpacker Map
Tuolumne Meadows Resupply
Post Office, Grill, and Store
Backpacking Permits
Yosemite National Park
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Standard
JMT-PCT
South Yosemite
&
Ansel Adams Wilderness
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Trail Section Five
Tuolumne Meadows
TO
RED'S MEADOW
Yosemite
and
Ansel Adams Wilderness
Standard JMT-PCT Routes
Index Map
Central Yosemite
Map of Maps
Links to Detailed Maps
Click All Dots
Central & South Yosemite
Backpacking Map
Yosemite Vallety to TM to Island Pass
Map
Central Yosemite Map of
Guide Pages
Links to Trail Guide Pages
Click Red Dots
Central & South Yosemite
Backpacking Map
Yosemite Vallety to TM to Island Pass
Ansel Adams Wilderness
Backpacking Map
Donohue Pass to Fish Valley
Backpacking Permits
JMT & PCT
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In Progress...Stay Tuned for More! |
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Alternative Route
The Golden Triangle
JMT
The Heart of Yosemite Valley Drainages |
Tuolumne Meadows
TO
Yosemite Valley
Central Yosemite Wilderness
JMT Alternative Route, "Backwards"
Executing
"The Golden Triangle I"
TM to Valley
John Muir Trail Map
Central Yosemite
Happy Isles to Tuolume Meadows to Donohue Pass
Backpacking Permits
JMT
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Tuolumne Meadows |
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Yosemite Valley
Backpacker Resupply |
Yosemite Valley Resupply |
The Golden Triangle
back to
Southbound
JMT
in
Lyell Canyon
Yosemite Wilderness Up the Merced River |
Yosemite Valley
to the
JMT in Lyell Canyon
via
Merced Lake
and
Voglesang Pass
Central Yosemite Wilderness
JMT Alternative Route
"The Golden Triangle II"
Central Yosemite
Merced Lake to Lyell Canyon via Vogelsang
Backpacking Permits
JMT
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Reds Meadow
and
Mammoth Lakes
JMT-PCT
CLASSIC
Backpacker Resupply Point |
Resupply Point #4
Red's Meadow
Minaret Road
Mammoth Lakes |
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Reds Meadow and Mammoth Resupply Page
Reds Meadow-Mammoth Lakes
Comprehensive Forum Entry
Reds Meadow Website
Resupply Information |
Standard
JMT-PCT
Reds Meadow
to
VVR
Route South |
Trail Section Six
Red's Meadow
to
Vermillion Valley Resort
John Muir Wilderness
JMT-PCT
Backpacking Maps
Region Backpacking Map
Red's Meadow to Vermilion Valley
Backpacking Permits
JMT & PCT
Inyo National Forest
Sierra National Forest |
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Alternative Route South
Reds Meadow
through
Fish Valley
to
VVR |
Red's Meadow
to
Vermillion Valley Resort
via
Fish Valley
John Muir Wilderness
JMT-PCT
Backpacking Maps
Region Backpacking Map
(SAME AS ABOVE)
Backpacking Permits
JMT & PCT
Inyo National Forest
Sierra National Forest |
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Vermilion Valley
Suck Ass
Backpacker Resupply |
Resupply Point #5
Vermillion Valley Resort
Last Interaction:
VVR experienced a Total Failure to support a downed backpacker in trouble and need.
They insulted him, while injured!!!!!!!!
Thank god they are for sale!
Highway 168, Huntington Lake Road |
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Vermilion Valley Resort Resupply Page
Forum Entry
VVR Site: Resupply Information
VVR FOR SALE |
Standard
JMT-PCT
Vermilion Valey
to
Muir Ranch |
Trail Section Seven
Vermilion Valley
to
Muir Ranch
John Muir Wilderness
JMT-PCT
Backpacking Maps
Region Backpacking Map
Vermilion Valley to Muir Ranch
Backpacking Permits
JMT & PCT
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Muir Trail Ranch
CLASSIC
PCT & TYT
Backpacker Resupply |
Resupply #6
Muir Ranch
A fine, quiet resupply experience.
No Road Access |
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Muir Ranch Resupply Page
Muir Ranch Website
Backpacker Information
Muir Ranch Website
Resupply Information
June through September: See Calendar
Accepted resupply packages for June 23 Pickup in 2014...
Muir Ranch Contact Information |
Standard PCT & TYT
Muir Ranch
to
Whitney Portal
A long pull |
Trail Section Eight
Muir Ranch
to
Mount Whitney
Kings Canyon National Park
JMT-PCT
Backpacking Maps
Region Backpacking Map I
Muir Ranch to Bishop Pass
Region Backpacking Map II
Bishop Pass to the Whitney Portal
Backpacking Permits
JMT & PCT
Kings Canyon National Park |
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End of the Trail |
Mount Whitney Portal
Lone Pine Resources
Doug's Portal Burgers
and
Backpacker's Hostel
Portal Road
down to
Hwy 395, Lone Pine
Lone Pine
Grocery, Cafes, Motels
&
Doug's Backpacker Hostel |
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