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Mount Whitney (Paiute: Tumanguya; Too-man-i-goo-yah) is the highest mountain in the contiguous United States and the Sierra Nevada, with an elevation of 14,505 feet (4,421 m).
How to get to Mount Whitney Trail? Directions to Whitney Portal: Take US 395 to Lone Pine and then turn west on Whitney Portal Road from the town. In 13 miles you will reach the trailhead.
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- Lone Pine, California, United States
- Mt. Whitney attracts visitors from all over the world and is one of those most popular climbs in the entire country. With that in mind, Whitney Po...
- Directions to Whitney Portal: Take US 395 to Lone Pine and then turn west on Whitney Portal Road from the town. In 13 miles you will reach the trai...
- Expected weather for Mount Whitney Trail for the next 5 days is: Sat, January 6 - 39 degrees/pm snow showers/wind Sun, January 7 - 28 degrees/mos...
Feb 27, 2024 · I’ve created a map detailing the whole Mount Whitney hiking trail that you can explore, including a look at the Mount Whitney elevation gain profile of the hike. You can also download this file as a Mount Whitney GPX file to upload into your own personal GPS device to take with you on your summit of Mount Whitney.
You can also look at a map and plan your own backpacking trip the includes Mt Whitney. Maybe it will be on a section of the Pacific Crest Trail with a side trip to the summit, or maybe a point-to-point from Cottonwood Campground, the options are many.
Mount Whitney, of the California Sierra Nevada, holds numerous distinctions. It is the highpoint of both Tulare & Inyo counties. It is the highest peak in the Sierra, & indeed in all of California. Finally, it rises higher than any piece of land in the United States outside of Alaska.
- 14505 ft / 4421 m
- Mountain/Rock
- 36.57860°N / 118.293°W
Proceed cautiously on this 8.8-mile out-and-back trail near Lone Pine, California. Generally considered a highly challenging route, it should only be attempted by experienced adventurers. This is a popular trail for backpacking, rock climbing, and skiing, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day.
National Geographic's Trails Illustrated map of Mount Whitney delivers unmatched detail and valuable information to assist you in your exploration of this beautiful region. Expertly researched and created in partnership with local land management agencies, this map features key areas of interest... Read More.
