Help protect the High Sierra with JMT Wilderness Conservancy. Support our efforts to preserve habitats and maintain the John Muir Trail’s natural beauty for future generations.

The JMT Wilderness Conservancy, in collaboration with the National Park Service Historic American Landscapes Survey (HALS), researched the historical maps and records, and integrated the best …

With spring upon us, hikers are busy planning for their upcoming John Muir Trail hikes this summer. We’ve updated our website to be a go-to resource so whether you’re tackling the full thru-hike or …

HISTORY OF THE JOHN MUIR TRAIL Click on the image to see a brief documentary on the route and construction of the historic John Muir Trail! Theodore Solomons was, in 1884, the first to have

Please give to help us restore and conserve the wilderness and ecosystems along the John Muir Trail. EIN/Tax ID: 853608502 For information on the variety of ways to contribute and support the JMT …

The Conservancy’s first historic preservation project is to fund much needed repairs to the Muir Memorial Shelter, situated at the 12,000 foot Muir Pass, and to re-install the missing finial on its roof. …

The JMT Wilderness Conservancy strongly believes in inspiring future environmental leaders and providing them with the tools and experiences to build environmentally-focused careers that will aid …

PATROLS & USE MANAGEMENT OBJECTIVE: The Conservancy hopes to i mprove regional management along the John Muir Trail by increasing patrols and providing federal agencies with …

Working to restore the watersheds, wilderness and wildlife in the high Sierra Nevada along the John Muir Trail (est. 1915)

The John Muir Trail lies completely on public lands, and so, is owned by the American people. The trail traverses three national parks (Yosemite, Sequoia, and Kings Canyon National Parks) and two …