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Cathedral Peak (Day 3)

Each day stage opens with two tables. The first gives the total distance for the stage, the cumulative distance from the start of the Trail at Yosemite, the total ascent and descent for the stage, and the cumulative figures for ascent and descent from Yosemite. (The total ascents and descents for each stage are given to the nearest 50ft.) The length and severity of the stage can thus be gleaned at a glance. The second table gives a breakdown of the route, with heights above sea level of the various intermediary points and a breakdown of distances between these locations, allowing progress during the day to be easily assessed. Next, the map sheet number(s) required (from the recommended Harrison JMT Map-Pack; see ‘Maps’, below) for the stage is given for easy reference.

The route description opens with a summary intended to give an overview of the day, and could be read in camp the evening before to give a feel for the nature of the following day’s trek. Finally a detailed route description is given, with the main features and places in bold, which is intended for use on the Trail.