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Inyo County

Mount Whitney Trail Loop and Summit — Whitney Zone

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United States
California
Inyo County

Mount Whitney Trail Loop and Summit — Whitney Zone

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83

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Mount Whitney Trail Loop and Summit — Whitney Zone

10:21

24.5km

1,880m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

Last updated: August 27, 2024

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Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

1.10 km in total

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75 m

Whitney Portal

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Whitney Portal is located at an elevation of 8,374 feet (2,552 meters) at the end of the Whitney Portal road. It is the gateway to Mount Whitney, the highest mountain …

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4.70 km

Mount Whitney Trail

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Mount Whitney Trail is the popular route if you want to summit the highest point in the contiguous United States – Mount Whitney.

The trail is non-technical, but strenuous. However, …

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9.89 km

Mount Whitney Trail Camp

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The Trail Camp is also known as High Camp. It is one busy spot during peak season (June through October). It resides at 12,000 feet of elevation. You can use …

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17.0 km

Mount Whitney

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With an elevation of 14,505 feet (4,421 meters), Mount Whitney is the highest point in the contiguous United States. The summit is the southern terminus of the famous John Muir …

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24.5 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.4 km

5.91 km

131 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

24.4 km

140 m

< 100 m

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