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Sunset at Humphries Lake in the John Muir Wilderness Area, California
Sunset at Humphries Lake in the John Muir Wilderness Area, California (Purestock/Getty)

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John Muir Wilderness

The 581,000-acre John Muir Wilderness is the largest wilderness in California. It is named after the prominent naturalist and environmentalist. The wilderness is located in prime central Sierra Nevada, and it is the most visited wilderness in the state. Characterized by snow-capped mountains and hundreds of alpine lakes and streams, elevations within the wilderness range from 4,000 feet to more than 14,000 feet. Read More

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  • in the early 1990s I hiked from bishop pass to whitny peek. I have a memory of some kind of hotel at the end of the road...near the trail head... any info would be very helpful
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Hotels

from: $65

Super 8 Motel - Bishop

535 S. Main St.
Bishop, CA 93514 Map

Distance: 34.9 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 2 class stars

Expert Rated & Recommended
2.0
from: $94

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites BISHOP

636 NORTH MAIN ST
Bishop, CA 93514 Map

Distance: 35.4 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 3 class stars

Expert Rated & Recommended
2.0

Best Western Creekside Inn

725 N Main Street
Bishop, CA 93514 Map

Distance: 35.5 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 2 class stars
Expert Rated & Recommended
4.0

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Attractions

Huntington Lake

expert favorite attraction
65 miles northeast of Fresno


Distance: 29.3 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Nature trails at Huntington Lake highlight the area's spring wildflowers, bright birds, and wildlife. ... Read More
Expert Rated & Recommended
5_0

Rancheria Falls

Near Huntington Lake, Sierra National Forest
1600 Tollhouse Rd.
Clovis, California 93611-0532

Distance: 29.3 mi. (from destination center)

Description: An easy hike to the 150-foot waterfall follows the Rancheria Falls National Recreation Trail. The route is less than two miles.... Read More
Expert Rated & Recommended
5_0

Dinkey Lakes

Dinkey Lakes Wilderness/Sierra National Forest
1600 Tollhouse Rd.
Clovis, California 93611-0532

Distance: 29.4 mi. (from destination center)

Description: At or above 8,000 feet, the Dinkey Lakes region is rich with lodgepole pine trees, meadows, and granite outcroppings. This section of the Sierra National Forest encompasses 16 lakes.... Read More
Expert Rated & Recommended
4_0

Airports

Major Airports near John Muir Wilderness Area

Distance (mi.)
San Jose International Airport 173.3 map
Reno/Tahoe International Airport 182.2 map
Burbank Bob Hope Airport 193.7 map

Other Smaller Airports near John Muir Wilderness Area

Distance (mi.)
Fresno Airterminal Airport 52.2 map
Merced Municipal Airport 96.4 map
Inyokern Kern County Airport 106.7 map

Flight Deals to John Muir Wilderness Area

Originating From
Los Angeles (LAX) to San Jose (SJC) $126
San Diego (SAN) to San Jose (SJC) $145
Las Vegas (LAS) to San Jose (SJC) $146
Seattle (SEA) to San Jose (SJC) $166
Denver (DEN) to San Jose (SJC) $176

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