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Mount Whitney
No visit to California would be complete without summiting to the top of the highest mountain in the contiguous United States.
Plan Around Mount Whitney
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Mount Whitney Details
No visit to California would be complete without summiting to the top of the highest mountain in the contiguous United States. There are several ways to climb the peak, but the Mount Whitney Portal Trail is by far the most popular route. Although you will not have to climb the entire 14,494-foot mountain, the 11-mile trail does have an elevation gain of approximately 6,000-feet. If you are planning to do the entire trek in one day, you will need to start as early as possible as it takes roughly 12 to 14 hours to complete. It is a challenging hike, but one that is guaranteed to be an impressive accomplishment you will not soon forget.
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Nearby Parks Around Mount Whitney
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Mount Whitney
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5.1 mi away
Lone Pine, Calif.
Lone Pine, Calif., is in the Owen Valley and sits at the foot of the highest mountain in the lower 48 states, Mt. Whitney.
6.6 mi away
Mobius Arch
A short trek through the Alabama Hills takes you to this unique rock formation.
10.0 mi away
Trails Motel
Trails Motel offers a convenient base between the towering Sierra Nevada and the dramatic desert landscapes of Death Valley.
10.3 mi away
Eastern Sierra Interagency Visitor Center
Provides information on everything from visiting Death Valley to scaling the heights of Mt. Whitney.
10.8 mi away
Manzanar National Historic Site
The United States had its own "concentration camps" during World War II: more than 110,000 Japanese Americans were imprisoned.
