Muir Pass
Mountain pass in the Sierra Nevada, California
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Muir Pass is a mountain pass in the Sierra Nevada of California, United States, in Kings Canyon National Park. It is named for John Muir.[1]
Elevation11,955 ft (3,644 m)
Traversed byJohn Muir Trail, Pacific Crest Trail
LocationFresno County, California, United States
| Muir Pass | |
|---|---|
Black Giant behind Muir Pass | |
| Elevation | 11,955 ft (3,644 m) |
| Traversed by | John Muir Trail, Pacific Crest Trail |
| Location | Fresno County, California, United States |
| Range | Sierra Nevada |
| Coordinates | 37°06′42″N 118°40′14″W [1] |
  Location in California | |
The pass is near the midway point of the John Muir Trail and around mile 841 of the Pacific Crest Trail. It crosses the Goddard Divide between Mount Solomons and Mount Warlow,[1] at an elevation of 11,955 feet (3,644 m). The Muir Hut, built by the Sierra Club, is at the summit of the pass. Although the grade is gentle from both directions, snow can persist well into the summer, obscuring the trail for miles.
View of Mount McGee, Lake McDermand and Wanda Lake, ascending the pass
The Muir Hut
Commemorative on the Hut
Inside the hut
