John Muir Trail Medal

Sponsoring Council

Orange County

Award Dimensions

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Summary

Through-trek the John Muir Trail, either from north (Happy Isles) to south (Whitney Portal), or from south to north, in one continuous 212 mile backpacking trek.

Map Link (where applicable)

https://bit.ly/2IABbuG

External Reference (where applicable)

Detailed Requirements

JOHN MUIR TRAIL (JMT) THROUGH TREK

This award was developed and sponsored by Troop 1210 (Foothills Church), Rancho Santa Margarita, California.

Requirements:

1. Through-trek the John Muir Trail, either from north (Happy Isles) to south (Whitney Portal), or from south to north, 218.5 miles.

2. Utilize up to four food re-supply options, either any of the JMT lateral trails (through trekkers may use support crews to carry in fuel and food, and haul out trash), or the following re-supply locations: Red’s Meadow, Vermilion Valley Resort or Muir Trail Ranch.

References:

1. Wenk, E and Morey K: John Muir Trail: The Essential Guide to Hiking America’s Most Famous Trail, Fourth Edition. Wilderness Press, Berkeley, CA, 2007.