Mt. Whitney
Land Acknowledgment
We would like to use this space to acknowledge the indegenous land upon which we live and play. Payahuunadü is home to the Paiute and Shoshone
(Nüümü and Newe) peoples.
Mt. Whitney
Live Weather Cam
Weather changes quickly. Please consult with
Eastern Sierra Visitor Center for the most accurate
weather forecast across the Mt. Whitney Zone.
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How to get a
permit to hike the
Mt. Whitney Trail
Hikes occurring between May 1st and November 1st, require permits that are only available through the Mt. Whitney Lottery. The Mt. Whitney Lottery opens February 1st, 2024. The fee is $15.00 per person. You can apply for your preference of date, group size and trip type, and list up to ten alternate trip choice dates and three alternate leaders on one application. Both Mt. Whitney Trail Day Use and Mt. Whitney Trail Overnight are available in the lottery. Overnight trips approaching the mountain by other routes are not in the Mt. Whitney Permit lottery. Any unfilled dates after the lottery are open for reservations on April 22nd, which is also a great day to capture permits as many become available due to cancelations.
Hiking Mt. Whitney via the Mountaineers Route, Lone Pine Creek
North Fork Trail Permits
The mountaineers route is roughly 12 miles round trip and is also a part of a quota system. The route follows the North Fork Trail to the Mt. Whitney chute via Lower Boy Scout Lake, Upper Boy Scout Lake and Iceberg Lake. The route often requires crampons and ice axe in early season. If you are not a seasoned mountaineer we recommend that you hire a local guide service to take you up this route.
Hiking Mt. Whitney
via the John Muir Trail (JMT)
For a multi-day backcountry adventure, there are various ways to approach Mt. Whitney from the John Muir Trail including Horseshoe Meadows from the south and Kearsarge Pass from the North.
Prepping for your Mt. Whitney Trail Day Hike
14,505′
a very big day.
Some of our favorite blog posts to help you prep for Mt. Whitney.
Start Time
It is suggested to start hiking between 12am-3am depending on weather and physical fitness.
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Gear
This is mostly up to personal choice but here are some solid articles on packing your bag.
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Leave No Trace
Trails and water sources around Mt. Whitney are being deeply impacted by trash and human waste. Please respect the region and get familiar with and follow Leave No Trace principles.
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