Hike along the west shore of picturesque Timberline Lake, take a break or pitch your tent (if you have a permit to do so). The flowing Whitney Creek is a nice water source.

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Upper Whitney Creek forms several small lakes and wetlands while flowing down the gently sloped high valley plateau east of the mountain.

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June 20, 2022

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The best place to swim is the lakeshore just before Whitney Creek flows out of the lake to the East.

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Timberline Lake and Camp – Mount Whitney loop from Crabtree Ranger Station

23.7km

09:20

1,180m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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Timberline Lake and Camp – Mount Whitney loop from Crabtree Ranger Station

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