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White Mountain Peak, located northeast of the city of Bishop on US-395, is the third highest peak in California and the highest outside of the Sierra Nevada. It is part of the Inyo-White Mountains which are composed of some of the oldest sedimentary rocks in California with fossils nearly 600 million years old. The White and Inyo Mountains to the s...
SOUTH FACE FROM CALIFORNIA: The trailhead for this route is the Barcroft gate on White Mountain Road. From California's Owens Valley, take US-395 to Big Pine and drive east on California Highway SR-168 into the White Mountains. In 13 miles you will reach Westgard Pass and the junction with White Mountain Road. Turn north (left) on to White Mountain...
Generally, people climb June to October, but ascents are possible year round. White Mountain Road and others are not plowed during the winter and may be gated when blocked by snow. If you choose to do the South Face when the road is blocked with snow, it's an additional ~26.5 mile ski approach to Barcroft Gate for the final 7 miles to the summit. C...
Due to the high summit elevation, many people coming from Owens Valley like to spend a night sleeping at high enough elevation to properly acclimatize. While there are restrictions against camping (and stove use outside of vehicles) within the boundaries of the Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest straddling White Mountain Road, camping is allowed outsi...
White Mountain Peak is essentially an exposed desert mountain, with no water or shade along the way to the summit. This also means there are no trees or other natural barriers to block the wind. You should be prepared for a windy day any day and although it doesn't rain much, people have been known to get caught in rain and lightning. Also be prepa...
GENERAL INTEREST LINKS: University of California White Mountain Research Station USEFUL TRIP REPORTS: Erik Siering's June 3, 2000 Ascent via Milner Canyon and the West Ridge ANCIENT BRISTLECONE PINE FOREST LINKS USDA FS: Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest GORP: Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest
- 14246 ft / 4342 m
- Mountain/Rock
- 37.63440°N / 118.25701°W
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Explore this 15.2-mile out-and-back trail near Bishop, California. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 7 h 57 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking, mountain biking, and running, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day.
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Aug 30, 2014 · White Mountain Peak. At 14,252-ft, White Mountain Peak is the third tallest peak in California. It is located in the White Mountain range, east of the Sierra Nevada in Mono County. The peak is often considered California’s easiest 14er. A dirt road goes all the way to the summit.
This White Mountain Peak hike brings you to the third highest peak in California, only a few hundred feet lower that Mt Whitney. Here's how to do it.
- White Mountain Peak, Bishop, 93514, CA
Highlights. 3rd highest peak in California, one of the 14 California 14ers, and the highest in the White Mountains. The White Mountain Research Center located on the peak studies the effects of altitude on physiology. California's easiest 14er to climb.
This is a strenuous and challenging route to summit White Mountain - one of California's 14ers. This route is challenging due to its elevation gain, lack of water, and exposure to the elements. The trail begins in the Owen's Valley and climbs the west ridge of the mountain up to the summit.
