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Photos (12,510) Directions. Print/PDF map. Share. More. Length 21.2 miElevation gain 6,663 ftRoute type Out & back. Proceed cautiously on this 21.2-mile out-and-back trail near Lone Pine, California. Generally considered a highly challenging route, it should only be attempted by experienced adventurers.
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- Lone Pine, California, United States
Mount Whitney's summit is on the Sierra Crest and the Great Basin Divide. It lies near many of the Sierra Nevada 's highest peaks. [11] The peak rises dramatically above the Owens Valley , sitting 10,778 feet (3,285 m) or just over 2 mi (3.2 km) above the town of Lone Pine 15 mi (24 km) to the east, in the Owens Valley . [11]
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
You can also look at a map and plan your own backpacking trip the includes Mt Whitney. Maybe it will be on a section of the Pacific Crest Trail with a side trip to the summit, or maybe a point-to-point from Cottonwood Campground, the options are many.
Directions. Print/PDF map. Share. More. Length 8.8 miElevation gain 6,148 ftRoute type Out & back. Proceed cautiously on this 8.8-mile out-and-back trail near Lone Pine, California. Generally considered a highly challenging route, it should only be attempted by experienced adventurers.
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- Lone Pine, California, United States
Enjoy unparalleled views of California's Sierra Nevada Mountains from the highest peak in the contiguous U.S., and congratulate yourself for hiking Mount Whitney's Mountaineers Route, no easy climb. If you are looking for more of a challenge on this peak, consider climbing Mount Whitney in the winter. Logistics + Planning. Preferable season (s)
322 :: Mount Whitney Map. • Waterproof • Tear-Resistant • Topographic Map. Mount Whitney is universally famous as the highest peak in the contiguous United States, as well as the highest point in California. National Geographic's Trails Illustrated map of Mount Whitney delivers unmatched detail and valuable information to assist you in ...
