Mountain

Mount Whitney

United States · Sierra Nevada

Mount Whitney is a 4,421M mountain in Sierra Nevada, United States.

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What to expect on this mountain

Mount Whitney is a 4,421M mountain in Sierra Nevada, United States.

Guided summit options for Mount Whitney

These guided itineraries explicitly include a summit of Mount Whitney.

Guided

California High-Altitude Triple Guided

California High-Altitude Triple Guided is the 8-day option for California High-Altitude Triple. It is graded difficult and reaches about 4,421 metres. The itinerary follows a guided format with day-to-day timing adjusted to conditions, travel logistics, and acclimatisation needs.

Duration: 8 days
Difficulty: Difficult
Distance: 45 km
Total climb: 5,000M

Support style: Guide-led Three Peaks itinerary with coordinated transfers

Nearby itineraries and route styles

These itineraries are relevant to the area and base logistics. Some do not include a summit of Mount Whitney.

Summit trips

Mountain facts

MountainMount Whitney

Elevation4,421M

Challenge levelChallenging

Best seasonSeason-specific

Typical time4-10 hours

Mountain collections

National Park Mountains 30

Sequoia and Kings Canyon Peaks

Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks alpine crest around Whitney, the Great Western Divide, and the Palisades.

Mountain Ranges 159

Sierra Nevada USA Peaks

Sierra Nevada high mountain region around California's biggest alpine objectives.

Mountain Ranges 2516

United States Major Mountain Peaks

Major United States mountain systems covering Alaska, Cascades, Sierra Nevada, and the Rockies.

Mountains by Elevation 189

4000-4999m Peaks

Peaks from 4000 to 4999 metres.