Expert
Mount Whitney
California
Distance22 mi
Est. time~10 hr 38 min
Elevation gain↗ 6,600 ft
RouteOut & back
Mount Whitney is a expert 22-mile out & back hike in California with about 6,600 ft of elevation gain. the highest peak in the Lower 48; permit required.
This handoff is a name search; confirm the correct trailhead before navigating. Check conditions, permits, and weather before you go — trails close, and mountain weather turns fast.
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