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Coordinates: 118°17′31″W. 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). [1] .
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.
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.
- (6.7K)
- 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...
Overview. 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
In this Guide: Choosing the Correct Route Up Mt Whitney. Getting Your Mt Whitney Hike Permit. Planning Your Stay. Training for Mt Whitney. Gear For Your Hike. Dealing With Altitude and Weather. Mt Whitney Trail Maps. Turn by Turn Mt Whitney Hike Directions & Video. Quick Links:
Apr 8, 2024 · It is dwarfed by Denali, in Alaska, the highest peak in the United States, at over 20,000 feet. But Mount Whitney offers something Denali does not: It is possible to hike up and down in one day.
Dec 9, 2023 · The Tallest in the Lower 48. Mount Whitney. Geographer (talk · contribs), CC BY 1.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Standing in awe at 14,505 feet above sea level, Mount Whitney reigns supreme as the tallest mountain in the contiguous United States. Its majestic peak pierces the sky, offering a breathtaking panorama that feels like touching the heavens.
