I just finished 2 of the most scenic section hikes of the PCT, the John Muir Trail (JMT) 211 mi Southern Sierra’s and the Belden to Yosemite section 380 mi Northern Sierra’s, and now would like to do a JMT-like section of the CDT.
The question is: what is the JMT equivalent of the CDT?
This is what I’m looking for:
- 250-450 mi total
- Continuous trail with minimal road walking
- High alpine scenery, big passes, alpine lakes, minimal forest walking, best views of the CDT
This is what I don’t care about:
- Ease of logistics getting to/from trailheads
- Crowds or no crowds
- Trail condition (however there should be a trail)
Please include details such as start/end trailheads, total distance, features such as how many passes and elevations, trail condition, how hard navigation is, etc.
Thank you awesome CDT hikers!!!
-Stupidjak
Stupidjak