John Muir Trail Resupply Guide
The John Muir Trail runs 211 miles through the Sierra Nevada, from Yosemite Valley to the summit of Mount Whitney.
211miles
3resupply points
3mail drops
3stores
Resupply Tips
- •Ship packages 7-14 days before your expected arrival date
- •Include your name, expected arrival date, and "HOLD FOR JMT HIKER" on packages
- •Use USPS for post offices and UPS/FedEx for resorts (check each location)
- •Some locations charge package holding fees, which are noted below
John Muir Trail Resupply Points
Mi 23
Mi 57
Mi 109
Services Legend
📮Post Office🏪Store🍽️Restaurant🚿Showers🏨Lodging👕Laundry📶WiFi💵ATM⛽Gas Station🏥Medical
JMT Planning Resources
📦 Shipping Tips
- •Consolidate food into quart or gallon ziplock bags to save space
- •Include extra socks, batteries, and toiletries in resupply boxes
- •Write a detailed packing list and tape it inside each box
- •Use flat-rate USPS priority boxes for best value to remote locations
🍽️ Food Planning
- •Plan for 1.5-2 lbs of food per person per day
- •Pack variety to prevent flavor fatigue
- •Include treats for morale (candy, nuts, dried fruit)
- •Trail towns often have limited options, so plan ahead