 The route provides a coast-to-coast route across Scotland, linking Muir's birthplace with Scotland's first national park, Loch Lomond and The Trossachs, and Helensburgh, from where he left Scotland for the United States.It is suitable for walkers and cyclists although some sections are on rougher terrain and may not be suitable for road bicycles.The John Muir Way opened on 21 April 2014.