Seeing and Climbing Mt. Whitney - U.S. National Park Service
May 28, 2025 · The elevation at the trailhead is 8,360 feet (2,550 meters). The elevation at the summit is 14,505 feet (4,421 meters) (NAVD88). There are other routes besides Whitney …
Seeing and Climbing Mt. Whitney - Sequoia & Kings Canyon …
Jul 21, 2023 · The elevation at the trailhead is 8360' (2550 meters). The elevation at the summit is 14,494' (4418 meters). There are other routes besides Whitney Portal that lead to Mt. Whitney. …
High Sierra Trail - U.S. National Park Service
Jul 12, 2022 · After returning to Trail Crest, hikers heading out to Whitney Portal will descend 100 switchbacks to Trail Camp, a popular camping area for hikers coming from the east side. …
John Muir and Pacific Crest Trails - U.S. National Park Service
Jul 31, 2025 · There is no public transportation available between Whitney Portal and Yosemite, the southern and northern terminuses of the John Muir Trail. However, Eastern Sierra Transit …
Wilderness Trail Descriptions - U.S. National Park Service
May 7, 2025 · Mt. Whitney: Begins at Whitney Portal. Permits are issued from the Eastern Sierra Interagency Visitor Center and are required for both backpackers and day hikers. Very …
Geology Overview - U.S. National Park Service
Aug 25, 2025 · Included in the Parks' mountainous landscape is the tallest mountain in the contiguous United States, Mt. Whitney, which rises to 14,491 feet (NAVD88) above sea level. …
Mineral King Day Hikes - U.S. National Park Service
Oct 2, 2024 · The elevation at the floor of the Mineral King Valley is 7500' (2286 meters). Hiking at this altitude is strenuous. Gauge your hiking to the least fit member of your party. During the …
Frequently Asked Questions - U.S. National Park Service
May 31, 2025 · The Sierra Nevada mountains have an unusual double crest running north-south at the southern end of the range. Since Mt. Whitney is on the eastern crest, the peaks of the …
Mount Rainier National Park (Nature Notes)
Park visitors often ask regarding the place of Mount Rainier among the world's greatest peaks. The diagram below will give one a general idea of the principal peaks of the earth in …
Trail Conditions - Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks (U.S.
Trail conditions will be updated as information is reported by park staff and backcountry users. During fall, winter, and spring seasons, and during periods when our wilderness ranger …