LAKESHORE, Calif. (KTXL) — A Fresno man died after being struck by lightning while hiking on the John Muir Trail last Friday. Officials said two medically-trained hikers in the area tried to help revive Torchia by giving him CPR for three hours, but he died from his injuries.

Do you have to pack out toilet paper on the JMT?

Pack out all trash, including toilet paper. Wheeled vehicles or motorized equipment are prohibited in wilderness.

Do you need a bear canister on the JMT?

JMT hikers must properly store their food while on the trail by using an approved bear canister (which protects your items not only from bears, but also from rodents). All food, toiletries, scented items, and trash must go in your canister, and you must lock it whenever it is not in use.

What is the hardest part of the John Muir Trail?

Hardest: Glen Pass. It’s a long, steep climb, with a cruel psychological twist near the end. Just as you reach the top of a climb that seems to go on forever, you find what appears to be the top of the pass. As you sit there, resting, it occurs to you that you can’t see where the trail goes back down.

Is the John Muir Trail well marked?

The JMT is well marked and heavily traveled making it easy to follow. During peak season, you will encounter people going both directions on the trail, so your chances of getting lost are small.

Do you need ice AXE for JMT?

Generally, I’d recommend an axe for backpackers who will: 1. Travel on or across steep slopes in June and July without the aid of a boot track. Follow a major trail (e.g. JMT/PCT, High Sierra Trail) in June and some of July.

Do you need a bear canister on the John Muir Trail?

How long is John Nicholas Trail?

John Nicholas Trail is a 10.3 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Los Gatos, California that features a lake and is good for all skill levels.