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For more information or help planning your trip, please call the Inyo National Forest Wilderness Permit Office (760) 873-2483. Trips sponsored by organizations or commercial groups must contact the permit office before applying for a Mt. Whitney permit. Read More. Permit & Season Information.
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This permit is for one day only, from midnight to midnight and is valid for all routes in the Mt. Whitney Zone. Choose the route appropriate for your group, Mt. Whitney Trail or climbing routes like the Mountaineers Route. Map of Mt. Whitney Zone shows where a permit is required for day hikes.
Mt Whitney: The 2 most Popular Permits are Reserved by Lottery: Overnight - Mt Whitney Trail; Day Use - Mt Whitney Zone; 100% of the quota for Whitney permits can be reserved in the lottery, extra space is not saved for walk up permits. Mt Whitney Lottery Details. All Other Permits can be Reserved 6 Months in Advance
Permits are required for overnight trips and all Mt Whitney hikes. Wilderness Permits. Campfire Permit. A campfire permit is required to use a portable stove or any open flame such as campfires or charcoal fires, unless you are in a developed campground or picnic area. Remember to check for fire restrictions before you go! Campfire Permits.
A wilderness permit is required year-round to visit Mt. Whitney. Day Use Permit: Choose the route appropriate for your group, Mt. Whitney Trail or climbing routes like the Mountaineers Route. Permit is required to day hike anywhere within the red boundary, see Map. Valid for one day only, midnight to midnight.
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THE LOTTERY - is the best way to get a permit for hiking or climbing to the top of Mt Whitney during the quota period. Applications are accepted Online and will be entered into a computerized random drawing. No preference is given for early applications, but after March 15th lottery applications will not be accepted.
