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Mar 9, 2024 · The easiest trail up Mt. Whitney is the Mt. Whitney Trail which begins at Whitney Portal, near Lone Pine, CA. If you enjoy camping and can manage to snag a campsite, I recommend a campsite in Whitney Portal, which is the closest campsite to the trailhead.
Most people complete the John Muir Trail in about three weeks. Although the official trail ending at Mt. Whitney is 210 miles, you’ll still need to hike down to Whitney Portal after you summit, resulting in an end-to-end total of 221 miles.
Dec 29, 2022 · Outpost camp is one of the most popular camping sites to stay in before the Mount Whitney hike. It is located 3.8 miles from the Whitney Portal trailhead at an elevation of 10,300 feet. This campsite is recommended for hikers and backpackers who want to acclimatize themselves and ensure they’re fit for climbing the summit.
Jul 3, 2021 · Some folks enjoy the social aspect of Whitney and don't mind the clutter of Trail Camp (TC), while others dislike the ramshackle feel of TC in peak season. Consultation is a way out of the way, but if you're familiar enough with the trail it is fairly easy to deviate from the Main Trail (MT) prior to reaching TC to reach Consultation. The ...
Jun 20, 2020 · Here was our day-by-day backpacking itinerary for this trail: Day 1 – ~11 miles from Onion Valley Campground to Camp 1 near along Bubbs Creek. 4.5 miles uphill to Kearsarge Pass (11,760 feet) The rest of the day is basically downhill and eventually connects with John Muir Trail.
Lone Pine Lake is 2.8 miles in, Outpost at 3.8 miles, Consultation Lake (which is near the next, and most popular, one), and Trail Camp at 6 miles in. (Important note: The Lone Pine Lake Camp is not within the Mt. Whitney permit area, but you will still need an overnight Mt. Whitney permit to camp there. More on permits in a minute.)
May 26, 2018 · Hike Four: 14-16 miles with 5,500 feet elevation gain. Month Three. Hike Five: 16-18 miles with 6,000 feet elevation gain. Take a breather and then conquer Whitney’s 22 miles and 6,100 elevation gain. Southern California has several peaks to gradually prepare you for Mt. Whitney’s steep elevation and distance.
