Hiking Highlight
Recommended by 6 hikers
This Highlight is in a protected area
Please check local regulations for: Sequoia-Kings Canyon Wilderness
Hiking up the endless switchbacks towards the summit of Mount Whitney is the most strenuous part of the climb. Once you reach the junction to Whitney Portal, the trail flattens out, but it will be rocky and exposed.
June 19, 2022
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