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Mount Whitney

Lone Pine California Climbs

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Mount Whitney - Lone Pine California Climbs

Highest summit in the contiguous United States.

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Published by Falcon Publishing. All Rights Reserved.

Trail Statistics & Information
Activity Type: Climbing
Nearby City: Lone Pine
Length: 21 total miles
Elevation Gain: 6,094 feet
Trail Type: Out-and-back
Skill Level: Class 3; strenuous
Season: Best June through September
Trailhead Elevation: 8,400 feet
Top Elevation: 14,494 feet
Local Contacts: Inyo National Forest
Local Maps: Southern California Atlas and Gazetteer; USGS Mount Whitney
Topo Map: Mount Whitney Topographic Map
Guide Book: Climbing California's Mountains Guide Book
Driving Directions: View Guide
Trail Directions: View Guide
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Recent Trail Reviews

TomBurley Rating:
Date of Trip: 11/1/2009
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A great climb on the Mountaineer's route in perfect weather and with snow t…

Weather Conditions

  1. Today
    Mostly sunny. Highs around 60. North wind 10 to 15 mph in the morning becoming light.

  2. Tonight
    Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 20s. Light wind.

  3. Sunday
    Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s. North wind 10 to 15 mph.

  4. Sunday Night
    Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 20s. North wind 10 to 15 mph.

About This Trail Guide

Climbing California's Mountains
Climbing California's Mountains

by Jay Anderson (Falcon Publishing)

California is home to some of the nation's most scenic and majestic mountains, a diverse and varied…

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