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Mount Whitney Mountaineer's Route. Hard • 4.7 (515) Inyo National Forest. Photos (2,986) Directions. Print/PDF map. Share. More. Length 8.8 miElevation gain 6,148 ftRoute type Out & back. Proceed cautiously on this 8.8-mile out-and-back trail near Lone Pine, California.
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- Lone Pine, California, United States
This hiking guide focuses on the popular Mount Whitney Trail from Whitney Portal (by Lone Pine), which allows you to do the hike in a day or overnight camping trip. I highly recommend taking this route as it's the best option for first-timers.
The first 7.4 miles cross Kearsarge Pass on the Sierra Crest and bring you to the John Muir Trail (JMT) / Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) where you head south crossing Forester Pass (13180') en route to Mount Whitney via the JMT.
- 14505 ft / 4421 m
- Mountain/Rock
- 36.57860°N / 118.293°W
Feb 27, 2024 · This Mount Whitney Trail Guide is your A to Z resource on any and all things involving the Mount Whitney Hike. From day hiking Mt. Whitney to backpacking Mt Whitney, you’ll find everything you need to successfully summit and tackle one of the tallest peaks in the United States.
Jan 22, 2022 · The ultimate guide to climbing Mount Whitney Mountaineer's Route - including how to prepare, highlights of the climb, where to camp and more!
Apr 14, 2016 · This is a great class 3 route to the summit of Mt. Whitney. This route is usually done in about three days, though more time can be taken to acclimate to the elevation. This route skirts the crowds of the Mt. Whitney Trail in favor of a more technical, but more rewarding approach.
