Mt. Whitney
ExpertEastern Sierra
- Distance
- 22 mi
- Gain
- 6,100 ft
- High point
- 14,505 ft
- Season
- Jul–Oct
Best time of year
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Out of season · Best Jul–Oct, peak Jul–Sep
Snow-free from about mid July to late September most years.
Peak In season Out of season This month
Highest peak in the lower 48. Lottery permits. Long day or overnight.
🎫 Permit required 🚫 No dogs
Trailhead weather
5°F
⛅ Partly cloudy
💨 22 mph
🌧️ 1%
☀️ UV 1
Fri
🌨️
13°
4°
86%
Sat
🌫️
18°
2°
22%
Sun
⛅
23°
9°
0%