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1.0 mile
Distance
511 ft
Climb
-16 ft
Descent
00:33:57
Avg time
495 ft
Altitude change
4,033 ft
Altitude min
4,528 ft
Altitude max
4,033 ft
Altitude start
4,528 ft
Altitude end
9.2%
Grade
-10.9%
Grade max
47.4%
Grade min
5,108 ft
Distance climb
292 ft
Distance down
00:33:57
Avg time
JMT - Mist Trail Details
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Riding AreaYosemite National Park
Yosemite, California -
AKAYosemite Village Start
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Local Popularity100 in Hiking [+]
- 100 in Trail Running
- 5 in Horseback
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Hiking SAC ScaleT2 Mountain Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Physical RatingEasy
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
The start of the official John Muir Trail. Technically this is also the beginning of the Mist Trail until it breaks off. This section is a very worn trail low in the valley that is pretty easy and follows the Merced River.
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- 8 miles average
6 Months
- 97 hikes
- 9 miles avg distance
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- 440 hikes
- Last: Jun 21, 2026
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Directions to jmt-mist-trail trailhead
(37.732780, -119.557820)
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John Muir Trail
10 trailsNational Scenic Trail or Official Route
Routes with this trail
★ 5.0 • 219 miles • 47,256 ft • 10 • Point to Point •
The John Muir Trail (JMT) is a long-distance hiking trail in the Sierra Nevada mountain range of...
17 miles • 4,694 ft • 6 •
★ 3.0 • 6 miles • 2,208 ft • 2 •
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Frequently Asked Questions About JMT - Mist Trail
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Where is JMT - Mist Trail located?
JMT - Mist Trail is located in Yosemite National Park, Yosemite, California, United States. It is part of the Yosemite National Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.73278, -119.55782.
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How hard is JMT - Mist Trail?
JMT - Mist Trail is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 9.2%.
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What is the elevation gain for JMT - Mist Trail?
JMT - Mist Trail has 156 m of elevation gain. The trail has 5 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,229 m to 1,380 m.
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Is JMT - Mist Trail a point to point trail?
JMT - Mist Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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