Of all the challenging long-distance thru-hikes in the U.S., few are as difficult as the John Muir Trail. Though hiking trails such as the Pacific Crest Trail or the Appalachian Trail are just as ...

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Even among long trails, the John Muir Trail ... Adam Tycaster All this might sound intimidating, but hiking the John Muir Trail is eminently doable. It is a well-signed, beautifully maintained trail.