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The Whitney Portal Store, located 13 miles west of Lone Pine, lies next to the Mount Whitney trail head and has operated by permit from the Inyo National Forest since 1987. At the store, we keep last minute supplies for hiking, camping, fishing, and related items for the portal visitors. The kitchen serves pancakes and burgers.
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Length 21.2 miElevation gain 6,663 ftRoute type Out & back. Proceed cautiously on this 21.2-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 very popular area for backpacking, camping, and hiking, so you'll likely encounter ...
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Current Conditions: 04/18/2024: Snow free for 1 mile, then patches of snow. Trail becomes almost completely snow covered about 1.5 - 2 miles from trailhead. Snowshoes or skis might be helpful. Ice axes, crampons and winter mountaineering skills are strongly recommended. Whitney Portal Rd is closed 200 yds from trailhead.
12-16 Hours (Total) 6,960 Total Feet of Climbing. Max Elevation of 14,505 feet. No Dogs Allowed. The Mt Whitney hike is on every hiker's bucket list. At 14,505 feet, it's the highest point in the lower 48 and is one of those rare high peaks that you can hike to without any mountaineering skills.
At Whitney Portal, find the trailhead for the Mount Whitney Trail located below the Whitney Portal Store. Climb along the North Fork of Lone Pine Creek along several long switchbacks. Pass Lone Pine Lake at 2.8 miles. At 3.5 miles you'll reach Bighorn Park, a scenic meadow with granite cliffs on both sides. A short while later is Outpost Camp ...
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The shortest and most popular route to climb Mt. Whitney is a 10.7 mile (17.1 km) trail from Whitney Portal, 13 miles (21 km) west of the town of Lone Pine on the east side of the Sierra. Ice axes and crampons are needed in spring and early summer, but technical climbing equipment is not usually necessary between mid-July and early October.
Explore this 6.0-mile out-and-back trail near Lone Pine, California. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 35 min to complete. This is a very popular area for backpacking, hiking, and running, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are May through October.
