… The Sequoia Parks Conservancy's bookstore offers books and maps for planning hikes to Mt. The summit of Mt Whitney is only the halfway point, or for us, less than the halfway point. Start as a group, and stay as . Mount Whitney Trail, Lone Pine: See 119 reviews, articles, and 169 photos of Mount Whitney Trail, ranked No.2 on Tripadvisor among 17 attractions in Lone Pine. Cassandra Bravo, 34, was a single mother of two and worked as a nurse at Loma Linda University Medical Center. Summiting Mt Whitney is on every hiker’s bucket list. Whitney is a 10.7 mile (17.1 km) trail from Whitney Portal, 13 miles (21 km) west of the town of Lone Pine on the east side of the Sierra. I did however do the descent without spikes (in trail running shoes) and didn't have any problems. You have the opportunity to peak through them down to the valley you climbed up through but becareful as they are cliffs and if you fall you will die. summited 12/23. I won’t say that everyone can do this hike, even I’ve turned around on it before. Muir on a spectacular switchbacking well-maintained and well-traveled trail. Whitney, the highest point in the contiguous United States. Dogs are actually allowed on this trail up to Trail Crest (13,777'), but they may not be your best friend after the 97 switchbacks! Whitney, the tallest mountain in the "lower 48" states. I was also very lucky to have great weather, no clouds and wind, it would have been near impossible otherwise. Whitney Ranger District, PO Box 8, Lone Pine, CA 93545, 760-876-6200, for additional information about this trailhead. Box 1499 , Sacramento, CA, 95812-1499, Phone: 800-862-2543. You can get it online pretty easily and will need to email the Sierra ranger station to send it to you in pdf form once you’ve purchased it. You've made it to the ridgeline. Summited 12/18/2020, here's some hopefully useful info for anyone still planning to hike Whitney. Unfortunately only made it just before trail camp. You'll be on a clear trail up the more gradual western side of Mt. Starting as early as possible will ensure cooler temperatures while hiking. You can day hike it or backpack it, but you will need a permit (lottery… We spoke to one other person we encountered (socially distanced, of course) who summitted that day and he said it was cold and windy at the top so use caution. The Mt Whitney Trail is a well maintained 11 mile foot path to the summit of Mt Whitney. Whitney Portal. I just used hiking boots and trekking poles on the way up and used micro spikes on the way back for added safety. The Mount Whitney Trail is the shortest and most popular hiking route. Whitney, such as the “Shaky-Leg Crack Variation” or the “Cardiovascular Seizure”. It was gorgeous!! When I hiked it, the trail was unbroken from Outpost Camp to the summit so it was extremely tough going. To reach the peak via the Mount Whitney Trail (sometimes known as Main Trail), the easiest and most popular route, you must begin at Whitney Portal and start hiking up Lone Pine Creek. Whitney zone, including day-hikers, are required to obtain a permit. Most people who climb Mt. Hand and foot warmers worked well. Mt. The hike to get there on the main Whitney Trail is 22 miles with 6,000 feet of elevation gain. Whitney trail, or a day hike in the Mt. The hike is strenuous, long, and the effects of the altitude can become intense (spend time acclimating before heading to the trail and be sure to eat / drink consistently throughout the day), but the rewards are a panoramic, jaw-dropping view that stretches as far as the eye can see, as well as the joy of having achieved a true hiking milestone. First called Fisherman’s Peak after the group of fishermen that reached the summit in 1873, California's Mount Whitney stands at 14,505 feet and is the highest summit in the contiguous United States. Alternatively, try the daily lottery at the Lone Pine ranger station for last minute openings. we thought it seemed unusually easy, but those 99 switchbacks got us. weather conditions was bad to continue. but will do again when weather is better. Normally not a problem but boy that cold really got to us. After Outpost camp the snow gets deep and snowshoes and trekking poles are necessary!!! The trails begins by sharing the Mt. If you begin at Whitney Portal, in Inyo National Forest on the east side of the Sierra Nevada, you should apply for a Mt. The shortest and most popular route to climb Mt. The Mt Whitney hike is on every hiker’s bucket list. Otherwise, have fun and be safe! Horseshoe Meadow Area: We like this place, it was at 10,000 feet so we could acclimate faster for Mt Whitney. Attempted to summit on 12/8! wilderness permit from Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks. There is some prep work you need to do, like getting your Mt Whitney permit and dealing with the altitude. Plenty of parking here along the road and in the parking lot but remember that bears have been known to frequent this trailhead so don't leave any food out if you camp here the night before climbing. East Lake. This is where the steep terrain begins. Because it is the most frequently climbed mountain peak in the Sierra Nevada, a permit system is in place to minimize the impact of day-hikers on the Mt. The Mt. natural hazards: high altitude; steep terrain; snow and ice on the trail; high winds; lightning storms; and severe winter weather. Hope this helps! - Trail Crest to summit: mixture of dry/rocky sections and deep snow drifts. It is 8.7 miles along the trail. Passing by Consultation Lake on the way up to the ridge. Whitney … Doable with boots, but I would definitely recommend microspikes and sticks. Whitney / Portal Trail for a bit. There are a great many routes to ascend Mt. Because of the snow earlier that night/morning, it was post hole madness at freezing temperatures with some route finding (after the solo hiker ahead of us turned back). Are permits required for day hike and camping?? Permits for trips beginning during quota season, May 1st through November 1st can be reserved on www.recreation.gov As for the permit system, you do still technically need one. No hard/compacted snow or ice however so I didn't use ice or crampons. Remember, do not attempt if not experienced, acclimated, and very fit!!! Although forested, the first few miles of the trail are exposed to the blaring sun.
Poles and spikes were useful for added traction in sections where slipping might mean sliding down the mountain. Hiking poles are strongly recommended, as are multiple layers with at least one being wind- and waterproof, and definitely be prepared to purify or filter water along the way. It is an extremely popular trail, and its access is restricted by quotas from May to October. Whitney Hike is one of THE MOST popular trails in California and the US, because Mount Whitney is the tallest peak in the contiguous United States, meaning, outside of flying to Alaska this is the tallest peak you can hike here in the lower 48 states. To better organize the photos, the photos in this section are for Whitney Portal to Trail … Wilderness Permits are required year round for all overnight wilderness travel, even in winter. Whitney in the coming weeks that I can come with, I’ll really appreciate it @Rigodf on IG. You can choose to descend back down the Mountaineers Route or the main Mt Whitney Trail. At least one car was at the trailhead, if you do go up there is a thin layer of snow/ice the last mile. 93271. ), Mt. Snow is usually soft and flat but there are a couple sections where it is sloped steeper, and a couple places with hard slabs at the surface so make sure to punch through with the snowshoes in those places to avoid sliding down the slope (generally not too exposed). Whitney permit from Inyo National Forest. PCT: CA Section H - Crabtree Meadow to Tuolumne Meadow, Cottonwood Lakes Campground to Mount Langley, Cottonwood Lake and Long Lake via Cottonwood Lakes and New Army Pass Trail, Muir Lake from the old Cottonwood Trailhead, Upper Alabama Hills Trail to Cyclops Skull Arch, http://www.nps.gov/seki/planyourvisit/whitney.htm. Daylight is very short this time of year. Definitely recommend having experience dealing with cold weather and long treks through snow if attempting in the near future. Muir towards Mt. Mt. If you feel like going for a long hike and don’t mind the altitude this is the perfect day out. Other than that I’d say dress warmly with really good waterproof boots. http://www.nps.gov/seki/planyourvisit/whitney.htm, California Travel and Tourism Commision, P.O. It really is amazing to look at the contrast between the broad western slopes of the summit compared to the jagged cliffs dropping down to the eastern side. Whitney is on the far eastern boundary of these parks. Permits are required year round for camping and there is a limit. Mt Whitney Trail . Whitney from the west by travelling across the Sierra Nevada range, you should apply for a wilderness permit from Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks. It looks like taking some microspikes or crampons is ideal based on all the ice we saw. Make sure your snowshoes have that serrated metal edge on the bottom to grip rocks, because you can't afford to take them on and off all the time. Ice axes and crampons are needed in spring and early summer, but technical climbing equipment is not usually necessary between mid-July and early October. The shortest and most popular route to climb Mt. As far as trails go in the lower 48, this is one for the books! alpine start, trail was easy going up to outpost camp area. You could spend a lot of time just camping here and taking in the sites without even going on the Mt. There is a truck that will maintain the roads 8-4pm but if you’re getting an alpine start it might be a good idea to take chains if the weather looked dicey the day before your attempt. Not too windy below 12,000 ft. Clouds rolled in around 11:30 am. Whitney is a 10.7 mile (17.1 km) trail from Whitney Portal, 13 miles (21 km) west of the town of Lone Pine on the east side of the Sierra. I plan to come back in the future and start earlier to give more time to make it to the summit. The trail averages 550' of elevation gain per mile and features two designated campsites along the way, the generally uncrowded Outpost Camp (10,360'), which is situated in a nicely sheltered meadow beside some running streams, and the much more popular Trail Camp (12,039'), an exposed, rocky field at the base of the infamous "97 switchbacks." It takes a minimum of 6 days (one way) or 10 days (round trip) to complete. Beautiful overall and I hope to attempt again in the future! This is a long and strenuous out-and-back trek that summits Mt. Gorgeous wintery scenery! Whitney Lottery, Wilderness Permit Office - Inyo National Forest. - as of 12/18/2020, the road is closed about 3.5 miles below the actual trailhead (measuring using directions on google maps). Whitney. Only the right lane going up was blocked, so you can still drive around and up to the trailhead. Phone #'s: Wilderness Information Line- (760) 873-2485 and Reservation Line- (760) 873-2483. But before I try and talk you from a badass day hike into a big pack backpacker, let’s talk about the mountain and the Mt. Also the roads get very icy up there. A Southern California woman died Saturday after she fell while hiking solo on the Mount Whitney Trail. Directions to Whitney Portal:
Kings Canyon- West of Sierra Crest. Once again, not super technical if you have experience using snowshoes, but very slow going and tough. History of the Mount Whitney Trail Mt. They begin at less heavily-used trailheads, but require a much longer hike to reach the summit. Mt Whitney Aerial Slide-show also check out our Mt Whitney Aerial Flight Video (a moving view completely around Mt Whitney and its surrounding neighbors). Whitney can be most directly reached by a 10.7 mile (17.1 km) trail from Whitney Portal, 13 miles (21 km) west of the town of Lone Pine on the east side of the Sierra. 47050 Generals Highway There are still some creeks running, so you can refill water before hitting Mirror Lake, but I would be prepared with provisions beforehand. An injured hiker who spent two freezing nights off the Mount Whitney trail died after her rescue, said the news site Sierra Wave. Unfortunately we didn’t summit due to slower pacing, but we made it to just below Trail Camp. The trail begins at 8,360 Ft, and ends at the 14,508 Ft summit of Mt Whitney. Mt. There was some bad weather the day before, it actually didn't seem to snow much but the snow from Sunday 12/13/2020 must have got blown around into deep drifts and hid previous tracks. When I missed stepping through what was already packed, my foot was sinking maybe 6-18" depending on where along the trail I was. Whitney. Whitney lies on the boundary of Sequoia National Park and Inyo National Forest. Cassandra Bravo, 34, had gone hiking … Whitney out-and-back in one day, but given the rigor and the length of the trail, a very early start from about 2-4am is recommended, as well as significant prior training for the long day. I have no idea if you can get towed, but I respected the closure which meant a 29 mile hike round trip. A chain of mountains that runs north/south through the center of Sequoia National Park called the Great Western Divide blocks views of Mt. At 14,505 feet, it’s the highest point in the lower 48. If you get a permit, and you feel like you’re ready to do it, then go for a … Be prepared for extremely cold weather!! There are other routes besides Whitney Portal that lead to Mt. Mt. If you begin in Sequoia National Park and approach Mt. Up to mile 3.8, the Mount Whitney Trail is fairly nice and contains pleasant views, although there are plenty of switchbacks as you rise in elevation. Continue along the backside of Mt. Whitney trails are closed even to hikers with permits © (Mary Forgione) The stone building atop Mt. 351 Pacu Lane, Suite 200, Bishop, CA 93514. Summited 12/20/2020. There was some snow and ice but nothing unmanageable! Contact the Mt. Whitney here:
For day hikes you can self register at the trailhead sign in station. There is a dirt lot you can park on there. The elevation at the trailhead is 8360' (2550 meters). At 14,505 feet and just one day of climbing you're head will most likely be throbbing so stay clear of the edges take some quick pictures and start to head down out the cold to a lower altitude where you will feel better. Made for BEAUTIFUL scenery though! Google maps does have the trail and you can download the map offline, it is pretty accurate. In Spring and into early Summer, expect snow and ice on the trail which makes for more technical conditions often requiring microspikes and potentially crampons and ice axes (with knowledge of how to use them. We also had trekking poles which helped gauge how far down the snow went. Our first attempt at a winter accent. Summited 12/6, poles are a very good idea due to hard snow and ice on the 99 switchbacks. Mount Whitney Hike in Winter. TRAIL GUIDE - for an in-depth write up on hiking from the Trailhead at Whitney Portal to the Summit, please check out our page on the Mt Whitney Trail . Whitney Zone limits day use (100 daily); overnight (Mt. Just drive to Whitney Portal, 13 miles west of Lone Pine, CA. Whitney. Whitney, the 14,505-foot peak above Lone Pine, Calif., is on many hikers' bucket lists. Mount Whitney requires a decent training regime, but the main Mount Whitney Trail is a class 1 hike all of the way through. Great pick-me-ups along the way when you get cold! Mount Whitney Trails. The total round trip distance is 22 miles. Many who visit these parks are interested in seeing Mt. At 14,505 feet, it’s the highest point in the lower 48. Mount Whitney and the Eastern Sierras from the road up. Whitney permit from Inyo National Forest. Whitney from park roads. It is 11.0 miles after starting the trail. Three Rivers, CA Whitney backcountry. The best place from which to see Mt. Wilderness Trails. glad we skipped the recommendation to wear trail runners and went with approach shoes to keep our feet dry. Whitney Trail, then cuts off to the north at the North Fork of Lone Pine Creek. For up to date conditions the Eastern Sierra Interagency Visitor Center is probably your best bet. Turned around after spending some time there to get back to the car before it got too dark. At 3.5 miles you'll reach Bighorn Park, a scenic meadow with granite cliffs on both sides. our hydration pack hoses froze a few times but we got them to unthaw throughout the day. The last couple hundred feet of trail to the summit is mostly dry. Location of gate 36*35'46.07" N, 118*12'23.25'' W, elevation around 6600 ft. - Overall conditions: from the trailhead to Outpost Camp, the trail is mostly compacted snow which presents no particular difficulties. Whitney Trail. sliding off the trail in many sections means sliding off the cliff and very possibly to your death. Mount Whitney Mountaineer's Route is a 8.8 mile lightly trafficked out and back trail located near Lone Pine, California that features a lake and is only recommended for very experienced adventurers. Mt. It starts at Whitney Portal, 13 miles west of the town of Lone Pine, California. - it's probably best to do this as a multi-day trip and camp at Outpost or Trail Camp, even if you start at the trailhead. Light dusting of snow on the trail just before you hit Lone Pine Lake on up. At 6 miles from the trailhead and the highest possible place to camp, Trail Camp is considered the best site to acclimate to the altitude for overnight hikers. It was cold but felt fine with some layers while moving. quite windy and cold during that section all the way up to trail crest. Easy process. Not a cloud in the sky until afternoon! - Mirror Lake to Trail Camp- alternating deep, windblown drifts and exposed rock. Whitney, located in the long Sierra Nevada Mountain Range of California, is the highest mountain peak in the continental United States outside of Alaska. hand warmers were essential to keep hands and hip flexors warm. The weather was beautiful! Ice axes and crampons are needed in spring and early summer, but technical climbing equipment is not usually necessary between mid-July and early October. The first technical challenge is the Ebersbacher Ledges. All hikers entering the Mt. The trail is primarily used for hiking, camping, and backpacking and is best used from April until October. Ice axes and crampons are needed in spring and early summer, but technical climbing equipment is not usually necessary between mid-July and early October. Make sure to bring iodine tabs or a filter. The Mount Whitney Trail is a trail that climbs Mount Whitney. A nice waterfall coming down from Mirror Lake to Bighorn Park where there are campsites if you were to do this climb in two days. Thousands enjoy hiking Mount Whitney each year for premiere Serra Nevada views, whether on the lower trails on the mountain’s flanks or on one of the major approaches to the I was pretty much pushed to my physical limit. Overall the bootpack made the hike non-technical and easy to follow. - Outpost Camp to Mirror Lake- deep snow, trail easy to follow however. Ice patches throughout, so move with caution! The start of the hike, the Mt Whitney Portal has everything from campsites and waterfalls to a restaurant and fishing lake. I didn’t use micro spikes cause my boots grip well but it wouldn’t hurt to bring just in case. Directions from Whitney Portal: Whitney Portal is 13 miles west of the town of Lone Pine on the east side of the Sierras. Whitney has many potential . Whitney Trail Welcome to Mount Whitney As you plan for your trip, remember your group’s safety comes first, the summit is optional. Climb along the North Fork of Lone Pine Creek along several long switchbacks. Whitney and elsewhere in the Sequoia and Kings Canyon areas. Whitney is the Interagency Visitor Center on Highway 395, just south of the town of Lone Pine on the east side of the Sierra. The hike is about 22 mi round trip, with an elevation gain of over 6,100 feet. trekking poles are pretty necessarry for those sections, microspikes might help too but we didn't use them. The elevation at the summit is 14,494' (4418 meters). I recommend helmets for falling rock, as well as time spent studying a guide book as to where you first climb on to the ledges. Warning: Mountain climbing is inherently dangerous even on so called non-technical trails. Attempted summit on 12/8! Of course don’t forget WAG bags and permits through recreation.gov! The Lottery Enter the lottery to reserve a backpacking trip on the Mt. Take US 395 to Lone Pine and then turn west on Whitney Portal Road from the town. Trail Crest permits (entering elsewhere; exiting at Whitney Portal) have a separate application process. Summiting Mt Whitney is on every hiker’s bucket list. Mount Whitney : Climbing, Hiking & Mountaineering : SummitPost There was still water flowing at the creek just below Outpost Camp, which I used to refill both ways. P.S.- Be aware of potential gate closures around Whitney Portal and Inyo County guidelines on visitation due to recently appointed COVID restrictions. The hike is about 22 mi (35 km) round trip with an elevation gain of over 6,100 ft (1,859 m). - Trail Camp to Trail Crest (switchbacks): deep snow all the way, extremely tiring to get up. It is also popular to hike Mt. Nice campgrounds. There shouldn't be avalanche risk on the route this early but I'm no expert so talk to the folks at the visitor center and https://www.esavalanche.org/. With that in mind, Whitney Portal can seem rather, uh, "urban" at times, especially during the height of the climbing season in summer. Overall wasn't that technical however. 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