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Tried the Sierra High Route after doing the JMT last year. Way better for solitude.
I did the John Muir Trail last August and it was packed, like 50+ people at some campsites. This summer I gave the Sierra High Route a shot, starting from the same spot near Bishop. It was just me and maybe 10 other hikers over 10 days. No crowds, just raw cross-country travel with a map and compass. Has anyone else found a route that splits the difference between a classic trail and total bushwhacking?
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lilyt9010d ago
Respectfully disagree with the whole premise. Did the High Route last July and it was sketchy as hell in spots. Loose scree fields took forever and I lost the trail markers more times than I want to admit. Hardly call that solitude when you're constantly second-guessing your route. The JMT is crowded but at least you're not risking a twisted ankle on every step.
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rayc8310d ago
Bit dramatic, is it really that bad out there?
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