Matthew Kok is a writer, a thru-hiker, and a traveler. They have over 4,000 miles on their feet and are always looking for new ways to connect with the earth. They write regularly for The Trek and Garage Grown Gear. You can find them on Instagram at @matt.kok
The John Muir Trail (JMT) might be the best reasonably-sized thru-hike that the USA has to offer. Most people hike the JMT southbound, starting in Yosemite and walking south through Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Parks, finishing with a summit of Mount Whitney. You read that right—the JMT begins in Yosemite and ends on top [...]