Mt. Whitney on “Hiking Trails in California”, a list by TheAthlete on TheLysts.

Details

Hike Name
Mt. Whitney
Location
Eastern Sierra (Inyo National Forest)
Distance & Difficulty
22 miles round trip, Strenuous
Highlights
Highest peak in the contiguous U.S., challenging climb, breathtaking summit views
Best Time to Visit
July to September
Pro Tips
Permits required; acclimate to altitude beforehand and start pre-dawn.