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Mather Pass via John Muir Trail

based on 26 tracks & routes #127 hike out of 190 in
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15.4 mi
Distance
8 hrs 17 min
Time
terrain
4,052 ft
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Overview

This is a difficult one way trail in Kings Canyon National Park.

This trail goes by Lower Palisade Lake, Upper Palisade Lake, and Mather Pass.

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