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Mount Whitney

Hike to Mount Whitney via Mount Whitney Trail, Lone Pine Lake, Mirror Lake, Consultation Lake, Trail Crest and John Muir Trail in John Muir Wilderness. #Hiking #Mountain #Nature #Wilderness #Muir #Forest #Lake

  • Distance: 10.5 mi
  • Elevation gain: 7,136 ft
  • Maximum elevation: 14,485 ft
  • Elevation loss: 1,079 ft
  • Minimum elevation: 8,369 ft

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Trail profile

  • Distance: 10.5 mi
  • Elevation gain: 7,136 ft
  • Maximum elevation: 14,485 ft
  • Elevation loss: 1,079 ft
  • Minimum elevation: 8,369 ft

About this trail

Name: Mount Whitney trail, distance, elevation, map, profile, GPS track

Start: Mount Whitney Trail, Inyo County, California, United States (36.58689 -118.24015)

End: John Muir Trail, Tulare County, California, United States (36.57858 -118.29215)

Coordinates: 36.55853 -118.29713 36.58999 -118.23858

Topography: Inyo County topographic map, elevation, terrain

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Lone Pine Lake

United States > California > Inyo County

Starting at Whitney Portal, a wooded canyon at the end of Whitney Portal Road, the route follows the Mount Whitney Trail past the North Fork of Lone Pine Creek and into the John Muir Wilderness, with granite walls and the Mount Whitney massif framing the ascent. It then climbs through conifer forest on a…

Distance: 2.9 mi • Elevation gain: 1,801 ft • Maximum elevation: 10,062 ft

Mount Whitney

United States > California > Inyo County

John Muir Wilderness. Lone Pine Creek. #Hiking #Mountain #Lake #River #Forest #Nature

Distance: 20.7 mi • Elevation gain: 8,146 ft • Maximum elevation: 14,485 ft

Gear up for your next adventure:

🔭Stargazing Telescopes - Perfect for camping in low-light pollution areas shown on maps
🌄Hiking Binoculars - Compact binoculars for scenic views and trail spotting
🧢Sun Protection Hats - Wide-brimmed and UPF-rated hats for high-altitude sun safety
🥘Titanium Cookware - Durable, featherlight pots and pans for backpacking
🩳Quick‑Dry Hiking Shorts - Comfortable and quick‑dry shorts for summer hiking

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