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  1. Oct 31, 2022 · Mt Whitney Quick Facts. Virtual Trail Guide: Mt Whitney Day Hike. Mt Whitney Rating: ★★★★★ (5/5 Stars) Distance: 22 Miles RT (Standard Route) 12 Miles RT (Mountaineers Route) Elevation Start: 8,337ft. High Point: 14,505ft. Total Elevation Gain: 6,400ft. Estimated Time to Complete: 10-16 Hours (One Day) / Multiple Days.

  2. Jan 22, 2022 · Detailed Guide on Climbing Mount Whitney Mountaineer’s Route. By Sertan UsanmazJanuary 22, 2022. At 14,505 feet Mount Whitney is the tallest peak in the lower 48 contiguous United States. I am someone who lives for the challenge of climbing the tallest peaks around the world. That being said, Mount Whitney Mountaineer’s Route was an easy ...

  3. Yes, you will need a permit to hike Mt. Whitney in a day. The US Forest Service requires a day-use permit to visit Mt. Whitney. The permit is available for purchase online or in any nearby Ranger Station. The permit is required year-round and costs $15 per person. A maximum of 12 people are allowed in each party.

  4. A hiking permit is a piece of paper that says you are allowed to hike a specific trail on a specific day. These permits help control the number of people who have access to certain trails and ...

  5. Apr 8, 2024 · The U.S. Forest Service runs a lottery each February for both day-use and overnight permits to go up Mount Whitney from May 1 to Nov. 1. The agency limits the number of day hikers to 100 for every ...

  6. Back in 2019 I managed to snag a single Whitney permit from the unclaimed permits released on May 1st. Not an ideal day (Monday in mid September), but I was happy to get something! The website says they would be released at 7am, but I recommend checking right at midnight the night before as well, just in case. 1. Reply.

  7. Day use and overnight permits have separate quota. Day use permit is valid for one day (midnight to midnight) Overnight permit can extend for multiple nights ; Quota for Mt Whitney is in effect from May 1 - November 1 . 100 people per entry day for Mt Whitney Zone Day Use permits ; 60 people per entry day for Mt Whitney Trail Overnight permits

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