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Mt. Whitney, the highest peak in the
contiguous U.S., is located just west of Lone Pine, about one hours drive south of Bishop. Rising to
14,496 feet above sea level, Mt. Whitney towers 10,000' over the 4,000' Owens Valley floor. The Mt. Whitney Trail, one of the world's most popular
trails, sees thousands of visitors annually climb the strenuous 10.5
mile trail to the summit.
How to get there: From Bishop, Follow
Highway 395 south for approximately 60 miles until you get to the town of Lone
Pine. At the only traffic signal, go West on Mt. Whitney Portal road for about
13 miles. At the Whitney portal you will find a refreshingly cool fishing pond,
convenience store, campgrounds and of course, the trail head to Mt. Whitney.
Permits are required for ascending the trail and are available on line or at
the Mt. Whitney Ranger Station in Lone Pine. Click
here for more details.
Other area campgrounds include Lone Pine
Campground, Tuttle Creek Campground or camping in the Alabama Hills Recreation
Area, just about half way between Lone Pine and the Whitney Portal.
Climb Mt. Whitney with a guide service.
Try the Mountaineer's Route and other classic climbs with guides listed below.
Sierra Mountain Center
P.O. Box 95
Bishop, CA 93514
760-873-8526
www.sierramountaincenter.com
info@sierramountaincenter.com.
Sierra Mountaineering International
236 N. Main St
Bishop, CA 93514
760-872-4929
Bardini Foundation
P.O. Box 1422
Bishop, CA 93515-1422
760-873-8036
Mountain Guide Service - 501(c)(3) non-profit
www.bardini.org
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