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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.

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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💵ATMGas 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