Mount Whitney above the Sierra crest

Mount Whitney Trail

Inyo National Forest / Sequoia National ParkVery strenuousJuly through September
Distance
21.2 mi
Gain
↑ 6,205 ft
FromWhitney Portal
Out and backAdding to
1 stop
1

Whitney PortalTrail Camp

On map
Miles
6.1 mi
Gain
↑ 3,700 ft
Loss
↓ 0 ft
Elevation
2

Trail CampWhitney Portal

Return · via Mount Whitney summit
Miles
15.1 mi
Gain
↑ 2,505 ft
Loss
↓ 6,205 ft
Elevation
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