Right off the bat, the Mount Whitney trail begins with two sets of switchbacks to climb out of the valley, essentially along Lone Pine Creek. The switchbacks are well-built and gradual enough to walk this wide trail, and provide ample opportunities to enjoy the view down into the valley and up toward the Sierra Nevada range.

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Lone Pine Lake – Whitney Portal loop from Whitney Portal National Recreation Trail Lower Trailhead

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Distance 2.62 km

Downhill 330 m

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Location: Inyo County, California, United States

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Lone Pine Creek Bridge – Whitney Portal loop from Whitney Portal

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