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1. • • When hiking Mount Whitney, a wilderness permit is required any time of year that you want to schedule your hike. Mount Whitney permits may only be obtained through reservation at recreation.gov, with no walk-ups allowed. After the Mt. Whitney lottery process concludes, any unclaimed hiking dates will be opened for reservations on May 1st.
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2. www.fs.usda.gov › detail › inyoMount Whitney Lottery - Permit Reservations - US Forest Service

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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.

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   Who can use a Mt Whitney permit?

   • Only the leader or alternate named at the time you apply to the lottery can use the permit. Trips sponsored by organizations or commercial groups must contact the Inyo National Forest wilderness permit office before applying for a Mt. Whitney permit. In the event of a lapse in federal government funding the Recreation.gov website may freeze.

   Inyo National Forest - Recreation Passes & Permits - US Forest Service

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   Do I need a permit to climb Mt Whitney?

   • Choose the route appropriate for your group, Mt. Whitney Trail or climbing routes like the Mountaineers Route. Day Use permit cannot be used to pass through the area as part of an overnight trip. Consecutive day use permits are not allowed. If a trip is more than one calendar date an overnight permit is required instead of day use permit.

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   Can a Mt Whitney permit be resold or transferred?

   • Permits cannot be resold or transferred. No rain checks, no rescheduling, no changing leader names. Only the leader or alternate named at the time you apply to the lottery can use the permit. Trips sponsored by organizations or commercial groups must contact the Inyo National Forest wilderness permit office before applying for a Mt. Whitney permit.

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   Can I extend my Mt Whitney trail overnight permit?

   • The Mt. Whitney Trail overnight permit can also be extended to continue onto the John Muir Trail or Pacific Crest Trail giving the opportunity to trek the longest roadless section of the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range. To extend your permit indicate your exit location and exit date when completing permit details after the lottery.

   Inyo National Forest - Recreation Passes & Permits - US Forest Service

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4. www.fs.usda.gov › Internet › FSE_DOCUMENTSHow to Obtain a Wilderness Permit for Inyo National Forest

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   You must obtain your wilderness permit from one of the Inyo National Forest Visitor Centers. Trips that begin in the Mt Whitney Zone must be issued at Eastern Sierra InterAgency Visitor Center. We recommend you pick up your wilderness permit from the location closest to your entry trail.

5. www.fs.usda.gov › detail › inyoWilderness Permit Rules and Regulations - US Forest Service

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   Mt Whitney Permits. A wilderness permit for hiking or backpacking is required year round to visit Mt. Whitney. Several different types of permits are accepted however these permits are not interchangeable. You must have a permit for the type of trip that you will be doing:

6. www.reddit.com › md7h4y › mt_whitney_permitsMt. Whitney Permits : r/WildernessBackpacking - Reddit

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   You might be able to get unclaimed permits on April 1st at 7 AM PT: https://www.recreation.gov/permits/233260. By the way, if you want to be aware of upcoming permit deadlines for Whitney and other parks, I have a newsletter for that.

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7. www.whitneyzone.com › topics › 20Wilderness Permit Options - WhitneyZone Message Board

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   Sep 22, 2009 · Get a permit at your entry point (see Sequoia / Kings Canyon or Yosemite). Follow their instructions. You do not need a separate permit from Inyo National Forest, and you are not subject to the Trail Crest exit quota (if your permit states that you are exiting at Mount Whitney). 1. Is your entry date before May 1 or after November 1?

8. www.recreation.gov › permits › 445860Recreation.gov - Camping, Cabins, RVs, Permits, Passes & More

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   Mt. Whitney. / Additional Information. Mt. Whitney- Inyo National Forest. Wilderness Backcountry. Activities like backpacking, hiking, skiing, and mountaineering are allowed in the Mt. Whitney area. Motorized or mechanical activities like drones or bicycles are not allowed in wilderness.

9. www.52hikechallenge.com › blogs › blogTraining for Mount Whitney: Preparation, Permits, Safety & More

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   Apr 18, 2022 · How Do You Get a Permit for Mount Whitney? If you are seeking a permit for the ever-popular Mt Whitney Trail mentioned above, there is a trail quota and you will want to enter the lottery via recreation.gov.