Mount Whitney Trail

21.2 mi↑6,205 ft↓6,205 ft2 days1 camp

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Mount Whitney Trail

Inyo National Forest / Sequoia National ParkVery strenuousJuly through September

Distance

21.2 mi

Gain

↑ 6,205 ft

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FromWhitney Portal

Out and backAdding to

1 stop

Whitney Portal → Trail Camp

On map

Miles

6.1 mi

Gain

↑ 3,700 ft

Loss

↓ 0 ft

Elevation

Trail Camp → Whitney Portal

Return · via Mount Whitney summit

Miles

15.1 mi

Gain

↑ 2,505 ft

Loss

↓ 6,205 ft

Elevation

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