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John Muir Trail Hiking Mt. Whitney to Yosemite Valley Summit Mount Whitney Horseshoe Meadow Loop Rock Creek to Yosemite Valley Rock Creek to Red's Meadow Red's Meadow to Yosemite Valley Virginia Lakes to Tuolumne Horseshoe Meadow to Bishop Pass Virginia Lakes to Twin Lakes (Benson Lake) Virginia Lakes to Twin Lakes (Sawtooth) CREAT A CUSTOM HIKE Rock Creek Pack Station RESERVATIONS
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Hike the John Muir Trail

Providing full service, pack supported hiking trips in the Sierra Nevada since 1947.
Rock Creek Pack Station

TREK THE FULL JOHN MUIR TRAIL
Mt. Whitney to Yosemite Valley
31 Days

JOHN MUIR/PACIFIC CREST TRAIL HIKE
Mt. Whitney to Yosemite Valley 31 Days
August 9-September 8, 2025
$13,500 including fees
The Sierra Nevada's John Muir Trail is probably the finest wilderness route in the world. The trail skirts the peaks and high plateaus of the John Muir Wilderness, Sequoia/Kings Canyon National Parks, the Ansel Adams Wilderness and Yosemite.
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SUMMIT MOUNT WHITNEY
Horseshoe Meadow to Horseshoe Meadow

SUMMIT MOUNT WHITNEY
Horseshoe Meadow to Horseshoe Meadow
 6 days
Three Dates:
July 1-6, 2025
July 12-17, 2025
July 26-31, 2025
$2750 including fees
This trip is operated by Rock Creek Pack Station dba as Mt. Whitney Pack Trains.
Guests may camp out at Cottonwood Pack Station the night before the trip. We will provide a hiking Guide.
More information on the Golden Trout Wilderness
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Enjoy the BEST of the Golden Trout Wilderness

HORSESHOE MEADOW LOOP
HORSESHOE MEADOW LOOP
Start and end at Cottonwood Pack Station
 7 Days
July 13-19, 2025
$2500 including fees
This trip is operated by Rock Creek Pack Station dba as Mt. Whitney Pack Trains.
This trip gives the hiker an opportunity to see some stunning views and some historical artifacts! Watch for the rustic cabins of the historical Little Whitney Cow Camp, see granite peaks surrounding meadows of green and marvel at Mt. Langley. This is a beautiful hike with many options for day trips on layover days.
A detailed description of the planned itinerary is here.

JOHN MUIR TRAIL NORTH
Rock Creek to Yosemite Valley

JOHN MUIR TRAIL NORTH
Rock Creek to Yosemite Valley
 15 days
August 2-16, 2025
$6235 including fees
Enjoy traveling along the John Muir Trail without carrying a backpack or eating freeze-dried food. Experience the beauty of countless granite peaks, streams, lakes, forests, and flower-strewn meadows. This 15-day trip accesses the trail via Mono Pass, following the picturesque canyon of Mono Creek to the John Muir Trail junction. You will pass through the magnificent Ansel Adams Wilderness and the extraordinary high country of Yosemite National Park as you travel to the northern end of this renowned trail.
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JOHN MUIR TRAIL NORTH
Rock Creek to Red's Meadow

JOHN MUIR TRAIL NORTH
Rock Creek to Red's Meadow
 7 days
August 2-8, 2025
$2800 including fees
Enjoy traveling along the John Muir Trail without carrying a backpack or eating freeze-dried food. Experience the beauty of countless granite peaks, streams, lakes, forests, and flower-strewn meadows. This 7-day trip accesses the trail via Mono Pass, following the picturesque canyon of Mono Creek to the John Muir Trail junction. A shuttle vehicle will pick you upo at Red'a Meadow and transport you back to Rock Creek Pack station on the last day.
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JOHN MUIR TRAIL NORTH
Red's Meadow to Yosemite Valley

JOHN MUIR TRAIL NORTH
Red's Meadow to Yosemite Valley
 9 days
August 8-16, 2025
$3900 including fees
Ansel Adams/Yosemite
Begins at Rock Creek (shuttle provided to Reds Meadow) to Yosemite Valley
Enjoy traveling along the John Muir Trail without carrying a backpack or eating freeze-dried food. Experience the beauty of countless granite peaks, streams, lakes, forests, and flower-strewn meadows. This 10-day adventure accesses the trail at the Junction at Red's Meadow. You will travel through the heart of the Minarets area, with wonderful views of the Ritter Range and dozens of beautiful lakes and the extraordinary high country of Yosemite National Park as you travel to the northern end of this renowned trail.
A detailed description of the planned itinerary is here. (Start at DAY 7 on the itinerary for details).

VIRGINIA LAKES TO TUOLUMNE

VIRGINIA LAKES TO TUOLUMNE
 5 Days
July 19-23, 2025
$1985 including fees
This trip is operated by Virginia Lakes Pack Outfit.
Experience a section of Yosemite National Park that few visitors see. You will enter Yosemite from the east side of the Sierra, at Virginia Lakes, to cross the Sierra Crest into Yosemite National Park. Your path will lead you past expansive views, powerful waterfalls, cascading creeks, dense pine forests, and lush meadows as you travel through the granite peaks and glacial valleys of northern Yosemite. Two of the six days are layover days to allow day trips to Miller Lake, McCabe Lakes, and Waterwheel Falls.
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SOUTHERN SECTION OF THE JMT
Horseshoe Meadow to Bishop Pass

HORSESHOE MEADOW TO BISHOP PASS
16 days
August 9-24, 2025
$7250 including fees
The John Muir Trail
Horseshoe Meadow to Bishop Pass
Complete the John Muir Trail from Horseshoe Meadow (near Lone Pine) to Bishop Pass. Layover days allow time to rest and explore the remote jewels of the Sierra Nevada.
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NORTHERN YOSEMITE
Virginia Lakes to Twin Lakes

NORTHERN YOSEMITE HIKING WITH PACK STOCK
Virginia Lakes to Twin Lakes
7 Days
August 3-9, 2025
$3050 including fees
Please note:This trip will originate at Virginia Lakes.
This trip takes you through a beautiful, remote section of Yosemite National Park.
Day 1: Virginia Lakes to Virginia Canyon
Day 2: To Matterhorn Canyon
Day 3: To Smedberg
Day 4: Layover
Day 5: To Benson
Day 6: To Upper Kerrick
Day 7: Out to Twin Lakes

NORTHERN YOSEMITE, SAWTOOTH RIDGE
Virginia Lakes to Twin Lakes

NORTHERN YOSEMITE, SAWTOOTH RIDGE
Virginia Lakes to Twin Lakes
7 Days
August 16-22, 2025
and September 6-12, 2025
$2750 including fees
Operated by Rock Creek Pack Station
Please note:This trip will originate at Virginia Lakes.
This trip takes you through a beautiful, remote section of Yosemite National Park.
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