Boyden Cavern
Search results
Highest mountain
- 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).
en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Mount_Whitney
People also ask
Is Mount Whitney a mountain?
Which American mountains are higher than Whitney?
What is Mount Whitney famous for?
Is Mt Whitney the highest mountain in California?
Mount Whitney's summit is on the Sierra Crest and the Great Basin Divide. It lies near many of the Sierra Nevada 's highest peaks. [11] The peak rises dramatically above the Owens Valley , sitting 10,778 feet (3,285 m) or just over 2 mi (3.2 km) above the town of Lone Pine 15 mi (24 km) to the east, in the Owens Valley . [11]
May 15, 2024 · Mount Whitney, highest peak (14,494 feet [4,418 metres] above sea level) in the 48 conterminous U.S. states. It is the culminating summit of the Sierra Nevada . In eastern California on the Inyo-Tulare county line, the peak is at the eastern border of Sequoia National Park , immediately west of the city of Lone Pine.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
- The Tallest in the Lower 48. Standing in awe at 14,505 feet above sea level, Mount Whitney reigns supreme as the tallest mountainin the contiguous United States.
- A Geological Masterpiece. Mount Whitney stands as a geological masterpiece, a testament to the enduring forces that have shaped the Earthover millions of years.
- Legendary John Muir’s Playground. Mount Whitney holds a revered place in the heart of naturalist John Muir, an iconic figure captivated by the beauty of nature’s wonders.
- The Whitney Portal. The Whitney Portal stands as the threshold to an exhilarating odyssey up MountWhitney, heralding the beginning of a challenging yet profoundly fulfilling ascent.
Oct 22, 2021 · Mount Whitney is located in the region of Sierra Nevada mountain range, California. It is the highest peak in the contiguous United States, with an elevation of 4421 meters. Incidentally, it is also located around 136 kilometers away from Badwater Basin in Death Valley, which is the lowest point in North America, at 86 meters below sea level.
Mount Whitney is a year-round mountain. Between late May and October, hiking/running the Mount Whitney Trail and climbing on the Mountaineer's Route are popular.
- 14505 ft / 4421 m
- Mountain/Rock
- 36.57860°N / 118.293°W
Apr 12, 2019 · Stewart Green. Updated on 04/12/19. Mount Whitney is the highest mountain in the contiguous United States or the lower 48 states. The only American mountains higher than Whitney are in Alaska, which has seven higher peaks including Denali, the highest peak in North America.
For more information please visit: https://www.recreation.gov/permits/233262 This strenuous out-and-back trail leads past rocky switchbacks, sheer cliffs, and flowing waterfalls to the summit of Mt. Whitney, the highest point in the contiguous United States.
