Since the completion of the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) in 1993, Red’s Meadow has become a well-known resting spot for hikers tackling the 2,650-mile trail. Red’s Meadow rests at the 900-mile mark on the trail, offering a hot meal, hot showers, ice cream, and beer to those passing through.
If you are a hiker on the John Muir Trail, Pacific Crest Trail, or Sierra High Route, Red’s Meadow is the perfect stop for you! We are less than 1/4 mile off the trail, just follow the well-marked path. At our General Store, you can pick up a re-supply package, stock up on food, or enjoy a cold beer. You can order hearty meals and our famous milkshakes at the Mule House Café.
Hot showers are available at our shower house. Campsites are available nearby, and we have a couple of hiker cabins as well.
Verizon and AT&T cell phone coverage is good in the Red’s Meadow Valley. No WiFi.
Resupply Packages
Red’s Meadow is remote and does not get mail delivery. For a fee, we will fetch mail in Mammoth Lakes and store it safely for you until you arrive. You may also drop your package off in person in advance; we will hold it for $3/day. The following are our policies regarding resupply packages:
Please mail your package in a USPS small, medium, or large flat rate box OR a 5-gallon bucket.
Small Flat Rate Box: 8 11⁄16” x 5 7⁄16” x 1 ¾”
Medium Flat Rate Box: 11 ¼” x 8 ¾” x 6″ or 14″ x 12″ x 3 ½”
Large Flat Rate Box: 12″ x 12 ¼” x 6”
JMT
The John Muir Trail (JMT) is 211 miles long and runs from Yosemite Valley to Mount Whitney. Winding through the famed Sierra Nevada, the JMT visits some of the crown jewels of America’s park system: Yosemite, John Muir and Ansel Adams Wildernesses, Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Parks. Below is an elevation profile map of the JMT:
