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Eastern Sierra Visitor Center
- Mt. Whitney permits (starting at Whitney Portal) must be picked up at the Eastern Sierra Visitor Center. Trips that will start at other entry points in Inyo National Forest may be issued at any Inyo National Forest visitor center.
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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.
The trail requires a wilderness permit from Inyo National Forest (apply to the lottery by Feb. 15). The Forest Service limits the number of permits available between May-Oct, so be sure to apply early if hiking during the busy season. The area sees more visitors every year, so Mount Whitney permits are competitive and difficult to obtain.
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- Lone Pine, California, United States
Before you apply for your Mt Whitney permit, you need to decide on your route to the summit. This hiking guide focuses on the popular Mount Whitney Trail from Whitney Portal (by Lone Pine), which allows you to do the hike in a day or overnight camping trip.
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Jan 14, 2024 · During the 2024 Mt. Whitney Permit lottery, you can apply for a permit from February 1st through March 1st. If you’re unsure about whether the hike you have planned requires a Mt. Whitney permit, Recreation.gov now features a simple questionnaire to help you determine your permit needs.
You must have a permit to hike or backpack Mount Whitney! There is a quota of 100-day hiking permits, and 60 backpacking entry permits a day from May through November. You must enter the Mount Whitney Permit Lottery to obtain one of these permits!