Journey
Stage 11: Muir Pass → LeConte Canyon
Sierra Nevada
About this stop
From Muir Pass, this stage descends into the lush LeConte Canyon, a deep glacial valley surrounded by massive granite cliffs. Waterfalls and rushing creeks are abundant, with campsites scattered along the canyon floor. The terrain transitions dramatically from stark alpine to lush forest.
Quick facts
- Distance
- 12.9 miles
- Elevation
- 12000 ft
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Time
- 1 day
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