Mt. Whitney Trail

Mt. Whitney Trail climbs over 6,000 feet in 11 miles. When free of snow, it provides a strenuous, non-technical route to the summit of Mt. Whitney. Additional skills and equipment are necessary for safe travel when snow and ice are present. The trail is usually relatively snow-free from late June to mid-October.

Download area map for trail names.
To purchase more detailed maps or guidebooks of the area, visit sierraforever.org

Mt. Whitney Trail Recreation Guide (pdf)

At a Glance

Current Conditions:	Winter conditions prevail. Link to weather at 12,000ft. level
Reservations:	Reservations are made on the website: www.Recreation.gov Trips beginning May 1 through Nov 1 are reserved by lottery held in February. After the lottery any remaining space can be reserved, first come first served for the remainder of the season. Link to Mt. Whitney lottery information.
Permit Info:	Wilderness permits are required year-round for: ALL overnight visitors Day-visitors in the Mt. Whitney Zone.
Restrictions:	Pack out all human waste No Campfires Bear resistant containers required Camping prohibited at Mirror Lake and Trailside Meadow. No camping within 25’ of the trail and within 100’ of water. Wilderness Regulations Sequoia National Park regulations
Closest Towns:	Lone Pine, CA (full service, hospital)
Information Center:	Eastern SierraVisitor Center: (760) 876-6200. Wilderness permit information: (760) 873-2483

General Information

Directions:

From Highway 395 in Lone Pine, CA, travel west on Whitney Portal Road. The Mt. Whitney trailhead is located approximately 13 miles from Lone Pine on the north side of the road.

Limited parking is available at the trailhead. Please carpool.

There is a high level of bear activity at the trailhead. Remove all food and trash from vehicles and place in bear-proof lockers and trash receptacles.