John Muir Trail: Camping Above Guitar Lake

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John Muir Trail: Camping Above Guitar Lake

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This campsite is located at mile 206 of the John Muir Trail.

Plan your last night to be spent near Guitar Lake at one of the unnamed lakes just a half mile above it along the trail. You'll find sun late into the afternoon and it serves as a great basecamp to hit Mt. Whitney for sunrise early on your final morning on the JMT.

Find out everything you need to know about your John Muir Trip at Bearfoot Theory.

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Activities	Backpacking
Skill Level	Advanced
Season	Summer
Features	Lake Scenic

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