This map is easily accessible and can be incorporated into any of your personal uses. What i learned hiking mount whitney from the pacific crest trail. To better organize the photos, the photos in this section are for whitney portal to trail camp. Im a big fan of gps watches to follow my gpx track which i also use as a sleep, wellness, and fitness tracker. This hiking guide takes the vivian creek trail, which is the quickest way to the summit at 10 hours roundtrip. Whitney portal trailheads, outpost camp, trail camp, whitney summit, mountaineers route, high sierra trail, crescent meadow, and the john. Below we have a map showing the trail in its entirety for you to check out. From the grandeur of hamilton lakes basin and precipice lake, to the awe inspiring big arroyo and kern river valley, the high sierra trail is some of the best that.
Whitney is a 22 miles round trip hike, has an elevation climb of over 6000 feet, and is one of the most famous extreme day hikes. As the highest point on the mainland united states, mount whitney is a popular destination for avid hikers. A photographic guide to hiking mt whitney, explaining all of the features you will pass with pictures. Death valley national park las vegas via hwy 6 directions. Heres everything you need to know and do for the mt whitney hike, including getting your mt whitney. Organisms, such as giardia and e coli o157, in amounts that could make you sick, have never been found. To view section maps showing greater detail, click on any of 9 rectangles on the overview map. Whitney is the highest peak in the lower 48 states and as such is the goal of many a hiker and mountaineer. Whitney is the highest peak in the continental united states. Whitney trail have been made, and continue to be made, on a regular basis. Mount whitney national geographic trails illustrated map 322 national geographic maps trails illustrated on. Whitney outandback in one day, but given the rigor and the.
National geographics trails illustrated map of mount whitney delivers unmatched detail and valuable information to assist you in your exploration of this beautiful region. National geographics trails illustrated map of mount whitney delivers unmatched detail and valuable information to assist you in your exploration of this beautiful. The most popular route to the summit is by way of the mount whitney trail. Summiting mt whitney is on every hikers bucket list. Ice axes and crampons are needed in spring and early summer, but technical climbing equipment is not usually necessary between midjuly and early october. They can be purchased from the pacific crest trail association online store or other national geographic map retailers. Map 01 mount whitney to guitar lake map 02 guitar lake to tyndall creek. Jmt maps and books pacific crest trail association. Getting out at cottonwood pass and hitching a ride beyond forester pass would mean skipping mount whitneythe highest point in the lower 48 and the biggest side attraction of the entire pacific crest trail, which i was attempting to thruhike. This trail is about 21 miles round trip and 6,000 feet of elevation, so it is no joke. Halfmiles pct maps have been replaced by a new series of pacific crest trail maps from national geographic. The high sierra trail a guide to the famous sierra nevada. Getting out at cottonwood pass and hitching a ride beyond forester pass would mean skipping mount whitney the highest point in the lower 48 and the biggest side attraction of the entire pacific crest trail, which i was attempting to thruhike.
This thread is designed to hold posts displaying pictures and describing the current conditions of the main mount whitney trail mmwt. Since the entire climb is a class 1 trail, it is fully detailed in the route description section. The following map gives a birds eye view of the trail and the principal landmarks. Use caltopo for collaborative trip planning, detailed elevation profiles and terrain analysis, printing geospatial pdfs, and exporting maps to your smartphone as kmz or mbtiles fiels. Whitney trailhead campgrounds 25 walkin campsites are within walking distance of the main trails. Mount whitney trail,0 0 0 12,000 keeler needle the harding route 5. At 14,505 feet, its the highest point in the lower 48. The high sierra trail a guide to the famous sierra.
You can day hike it or backpack it, but you will need a permit lottery. From the grandeur of hamilton lakes basin and precipice lake, to the awe inspiring big arroyo and kern river valley, the high sierra trail is some of the best that sequoia national park has to offer. The hike to get there on the main whitney trail is 22 miles with 6,000 feet of elevation gain. Travel the path with us and we will show you just what to expect along this world famous 11 mile trail to the top of the. Mt whitney trail camp or high camp shown above is one crowded location during peak season. Whitney, the highest peak in california, requires a permit and careful preparation. Attention green trails maps app users and recent purchasers it has come to our attention that the green trails maps app is having major problems. Whitney climb trip overview march 2529 route we will be taking the mt. The trail begins at 8,360 ft, and ends at the 14,508 ft summit of mt whitney. Or to view the 9 maps sequentially, click on the map 1 arrow at the top of the page. Whitney is a part of the sierra nevada mountains, and its trail starts in the inyo national forest.
What i learned hiking mount whitney from the pacific crest. Complete with an interactive map pdf download and a sectional breakdown length, elevation, highlights. Most hikers prefer to start in yosemite, allowing themselves to acclimate gradually to the increasing elevations as they move south toward 14,505foot mt. The book i have has printed maps, but we will also want to pick up a commercial topo trail. Mount whitney trail lone pine 2020 all you need to. Heres everything you need to know and do for the mt whitney hike, including getting your mt whitney permit and training for the hike. Turning right north on the pct, we climbed another bit, past chicken spring lake cant get over the name, the site of our first camp while on the hikewithfoodpoisoning a16 pctchallenge trip for the next few miles the trail loses almost a thousand feet in elevation, but there are many small ups and downs, making it a bit frustrating. Whitney trail and mountaineers route for garmin map source garmin. Mount whitney is the tallest mountain in the contiguous united states and the sierra nevada.
Whitney via cottonwood pass trip report your own hike. We publish the best fullcolor, shadedrelief topographic maps for hiking, backpacking, and mountain biking in parks, forests, and wilderness areas in california. John muir trail topo map series with utm coordinates and grids. A more common common scenario is to make a trip of a few days to mt whitney, maybe acclimatize, and enjoy the area. Gps data description file name and type size gps waypoints and tracks for the mt. Just drive to whitney portal, miles west of lone pine, ca. Trail camp is a good place to take a break, eat, hydrate, and rest before your next stretch of trail to the mt whitney summit. There are a few shallow stream crossings with a couple of slippery logs and rocks. The trail is primarily used for hiking, camping, ice climbing, and backpacking and is best used from april until october. The mt whitney trail is a well maintained 11 mile foot path to the summit of mt. View, download or print this mt whitney trail map pdf completely free.
These sets are focused on the jmt and are fairly zoomed in. In miles, you will reach whitney portal at an elevation of 8,365 feet. Mount whitney trail lone pine 2020 all you need to know. Use the same map either on mobile, paper or desktop browser. Mount whitney high country, with lone pine california. This is the trailhead for both the mount whitney trail and the mountaineers route as well as many other mountaineering and climbing routes on mount whitney, mount russell, and mount carillon. Mt whitney trail hiking and backpacking timberline trails. Whitney peak, kern canyon, ash mountain, whitney portal, little five lakes, bearpaw meadow, triple divide peak, cottonwoods lakes, horseshoe meadow. Whitney portal, crabtree, cottonwood lakes, rock creek. Even for those not hiking mt whitney, a trip through the i395 and eastern sierra area is. Take us395 to lone pine and then turn west on whitney portal road. Dec 02, 2019 this trail is about 21 miles round trip and 6,000 feet of elevation, so it is no joke. It averages about 550 feet elevation gain per mile, an easy slope. You could spend a lot of time just camping here and taking in the sites without even going on the mt.
Wildlife, hitchhiking, permits for the five trailheads, navigation with guidebooks and apps, water and food supply, trail. Heres a map of the next part of the hike, which many folks consider the hardest section. Mount whitney via mount whitney trail hiking trail, lone pine. See bob rockwells reliable water sources along the mt. The maps start at the northern terminus in yosemite valley and progress along the ridge of the sierra nevada, past devils postpile, and end at the highest point in the lower 48 on the top of mount whitney. The start of the hike, the mt whitney portal has everything from campsites and waterfalls to a restaurant and fishing lake. Most overnighters use this camp as the stopping point before going on to the summit in the morning. This is an 11 mile trail with a 6,300 foot elevation gain.
Wildlife, hitchhiking, permits for the five trailheads, navigation with guidebooks and apps, water and food supply, trail towns, elevation sickness, and more. Waterproof tearresistant topographic map mount whitney is universally famous as the highest peak in the contiguous united states. First ascent, august 18, 1873 by charles begole, albert johnson, and john lucas. To prepare to hike mount whitney, you will need to get a permit, map out your hiking route, and train so. Travel the path with us and we will show you just what to expect along this world famous 11 mile trail to the top of the highest peak in the continental united states. This hiking guide focuses on the popular mount whitney trail from whitney portal by lone pine. The hike to get there on the main whitney trail is 22 miles with 6,000 feet of elevation g. Map showing water sources along the mt whitney trail, and also along the mountaineers route north fork lone pine creek. The popular john muir trail extends 220 miles from yosemite valley to mt. A wellmaintained trail on the south side takes the vast majority of these people to the top and back. Also, the john muir trail is highlighted and centered on each page so you can easily track your progress. As part of the rei coop family, were dedicated to making websites and mobile apps that help outdoor enthusiasts connect, share information and get out into the places they love to play. The book i have has printed maps, but we will also want to pick up a commercial topo trail map once we get to california.
At whitney portal, find the trailhead for the mount whitney trail located below the whitney portal store. Whitney is the tallest mountain in the 48 contiguous us states. Area map mount whitney 9 lone pine creek mount muir 14,012ft mount mcadie,799ft mount mallory,850ft mount irvine mountaineers trail whitney trail the switchbacks steep. Jul 15, 2016 use the same map either on mobile, paper or desktop browser. John muir trail topo map series with utm coordinates and grids i used the national geographic topo. The most popular route to the summit is by way of the mount whitney trail which starts at whitney portal, at an elevation of. Train your body for this strenuous 22 mile round trip hike, with over 12,000 ft. Whitney is located above the town of lone pine on highway. Climb along the north fork of lone pine creek along several long switchbacks. Whitney usgs geologic quad with description of map units. How to thruhike the john muir trail interactive map for.
Camping on the main mt whitney trail usually takes place at either outpost camp 3, or trail camp 6. The high sierra trail has two great ascents the first one over kaweah gap and the great western divide, and the second over the eastern sierra and trail crest at mt. Mount whitney via mount whitney trail hiking trail, lone. Whitney, it is easiest to use iodine tablets or dont treat at all.
Whitney trailhead campground is located at whitney portal, miles west of the town of lone pine. If you decide to return down the trail from the summit you will need yet. These handy new map booklets are the result of a collaboration between halfmile and national geographic. They all show the trail, water sources, and other helpful information. Topocontour maps of mt whitney, jmt junction, trail crest, trail camp, outpost camp.
This is the main class 1 hiking trail that most people take to the summit. Carillon creek dries up early, is 1015 minutes up the trail from whitney portal. We want to emphasize that no personal data is at risk. Whitney via the mountaineers route sierra mountain center. Mount whitney national geographic trails illustrated map. However, when snow is present safely traveling the trail may require additional experience, special skills, helmets, ice axes, crampons, and skis. Mount whitney via cottonwood pack supported sierra. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from may until october.
Topographic trail map of mt whitney, whitney portal and lone pine. However, when snow is present safely traveling the trail may require additional experience, special. The sequoia parks conservancys bookstore offers books and maps for planning hikes to mt. Whitney trail is suitable for less experienced hikers. The trail begins at whitney portal 1 at an elevation of 8,300 feet this is nearly 5,000.
Be sure to check the red tape section on the main mount whitney page. Includes beautiful images of all the key features of the eastern approach to mt whitney. Total trip distance should therefore be about 22 miles. At 11,503 feet, the san gorgonio hike brings you to the highest peak in southern california. Whitney trail for information on various water sources along the trail. Mount whitney high country map, whitney trail map, topo trails. Jmt thruhikers generally choose to carry one of the purpose built map sets below. Whitney is on the adventure bucket list for many outdoor enthusiasts. Please feel free to post pictures of your own or from any source please post a reference to the original loc. Mount whitney is universally famous as the highest peak in the contiguous united states, as well as the highest point in california. The 24 campsites in the walkin campground have a one night stay limit. The camp is intended for those who are setting out into the wilderness the following day. The map displayed here is an overview of the john muir trail from yosemite valley to mt.
Sep 17, 2016 the high sierra trail has two great ascents the first one over kaweah gap and the great western divide, and the second over the eastern sierra and trail crest at mt. The mt whitney trail is a well maintained 11 mile foot path to the summit of mt whitney. The hike to san gorgonio is an iconic socal hiker rite of passage, and i highly recommend it. Whitney below for more details and links to forest service information. How to hike the 200 mile long john muir trail trail. Mount whitney, california topographic map and nearby trails. Hiking mount whitney the trail its important to first describe the nature of the whitney trail and my plan to reach the summit. Waterproof tearresistant topographic map mount whitney is universally famous as.
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