Want to Hike the John Muir Trail? The Lottery for a Permit is Now Open
The JMT is one of the most epic thru-hikes in the U.S. Here’s everything hikers need to know to get a permit for the John Muir Trail.
Alex Murphy has worked as a professional journalist for more than a decade. He has written about camping, hiking, climbing, surfing, conservation, national parks and more for Trail Runner Magazine, Outdoor Life, GearJunkie, Campendium, The Trek, WavePoolMag and Surf Park Central. His love of travel has brought him to dozens of states and national parks and kept him on the move. He's lived in five different states in the past 20 years.