At 14,505 feet, the highest peak in the contiguous United States is reached from Whitney Portal on the Whitney Trail. Most hikers start in the middle of the night, and splitting the climb with a camp at Trail Camp is common.
Highlights
- Lone Pine Lake
- The 99 switchbacks
- Summit at sunrise
Good to know
- About 22 miles round trip, 6,000+ ft gain
- Permit required, allocated by lottery
- Altitude sickness common; acclimatize first
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Lake