Mount Whitney - California Highpoint

Highpoint rank by height: 2nd. The East Face rock climb (a.k.a. Mountaineers Route) from Iceberg Lake offers the more adventurous climber an alternative to the hikers' Mt. Whitney trail. Don't attempt these routes if you don't have prior rock climbing experience. Avoid Altitude Sickness: A note of caution is in order here. It is unwise to sleep in Lone Pine, elevation 3,700 feet (1,128 m), the night before you try to hike up to Trail Camp or to make a one-day summit attempt. Going from Lone Pine to the summit involves ascending 10,794 feet (3,290 m). Going from Lone Pine to Trail Camp involves ascending 8,300 feet (2,530 m) in a single day. Such large altitude gains in a single day can easily lead to pulmonary or cerebral edema, both of which can be fatal. Instead, consider camping at Whitney Portal, elevation 8,110 feet (2,472 m) the night before you begin your hike up Mt. Whitney. Advance campground reservations are strongly recommended.