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Hiking Backpacking The John Muir Trail Photos In 11 Days

30 Photos That Will Make You Want To Hike The John Muir Trail

In 2015, I hiked the 210 miles of the John Muir Trail from Yosemite to Mt. Whitney. I spent some time looking back over my photos from that summer, and have put together my 30 favorites!

John Muir Trail Thousand Island Lake to Deer Creek

Watch My Backpacking The John Muir Trail Documentary!

Last year, I walked 210 miles with 80,000ft of elevation change from Yosemite Valley to the 14,505ft summit of Mt. Whitney.  It was an incredible journey through the Sierra Nevada mountains, and an adventure I’ll never forget. I’ve created day by day accounts of this adventure on this blog, and am now ready to share the documentary video I put together as a compliment to those posts. I hope you enjoy watching this, and if you do, make sure to hit ‘thumbs up’ and leave me a comment here or on YouTube. Happy trails everyone!

Direct link: https://youtu.be/3vDpf7NDwTI

Marshall Canyon Trial Hike Loop Hike Hiking

Hiking Marshall Canyon Trail Loop

The Marshall Canyon Loop begins near the Fred M Palmer Equestrian Center and climbs up on a shaded trail to Claremont Hills Wilderness Park.

20 Favorite Japan Photos Tokyo Kyoto Osaka Nikko Kamakura Miyajima

Kyoto to Tokyo: A 10 Day Itinerary For Visiting Japan

For first timers visiting Japan, planning an itinerary can be a daunting task. Upon first glance, there are an infinite number of places to visit, and each one seems to offer a bevy of side trips. In this post, I’ll share some advice and research I found that helped make this adventure possible, as well as the specific trips I planned for each day of our visit to Japan.

A Visit To Nijo Castle Before Flying Home

Japan Day 10: A Visit To Nijo Castle Before Flying Home

On our final day in Japan, we woke up early for a visit to Nijo Castle before our flight home. Nijo Castle was built as the residence of the first shogun of the Edo period in 1603. The castle is divided into three sections, with a primary circle of defense, a secondary circle of defense, and a circle of gardens that encapsulate both.

Japan Day 9: Kyoto Tower And A Day Trip To Nara

Japan Day 9: Kyoto Tower And A Day Trip To Nara

Nara is a 45 minute train ride from Kyoto, and its a JR train that’s included with the JR Rail Pass. Nara was the first official capital of Japan having been established in the year 710. Back then, the city was called Heijo. Nara has some of Japan’s oldest and most historic temples, making it a must see site.

Hiking Mt. Takao And A Visit To Shinjuku

Japan Day 8: Hiking Mt. Takao And A Visit To Shinjuku

From the sprawling metropolis of Tokyo, you only have to travel 50 minutes by train to reach the forests and hiking trails of Mt. Takao. Mt. Takao is a popular outdoor recreation area for people living around Tokyo, as it offers hiking and access to temples.

Nikko Lake Chuzenji Japan Tokyo Day Trip

Japan Day 7: A Day Trip To Nikko And Lake Chuzenji

For day 7 of our visit to Japan, Julia and I decided to take another day trip from Tokyo, this time to see Nikko National Park. In this post I’ll cover transportation logistics to Nikko and an overview of Nikko and Lake Chuzenji.

Tokyo Kamakura Japan Giant Buddha Hasadera Temple

Japan Day 6: A Day Trip To Kamakura

Kamakura is a short one hour train ride from Tokyo and makes for a great day trip. Kamakura was the political capital of Japan under the Minamoto shogun in 1192 and remained the center of Japanese politics until things moved to Kyoto in the 14th century. Nowadays, Kamakura is known for it’s giant Bhudda, shrines, temples, and beaches.

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