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Merced Lake High Sierra Camp via John Muir Trail

based on 49 tracks & routes #297 hike out of 412 in
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9.6 mi
Distance
5 hrs 43 min
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terrain
2,502 ft
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This is a difficult one way trail to Merced Lake High Sierra Camp in Yosemite National Park.

This trail goes by Merced Lake Backpacker Camp.

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