https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/mount-whitney-via-mount-whitney-trail
Please note… we have 8 spots all are filled at the moment but we do have permit holders that may not be able to go so I am gonna pull from the waitlist to take their places but it will not be in waitlist order sorry I need to make sure that all that attend will be able to handle the hike as well as their own transportation and lodging. Most in the group will be camping at Horseshoe Meadows or you can get a hotel room in Lone Pine.
Hello Fellow Hikers,
Okay I got permits to hike the Mount Whitney Trail! Mount Whitney is the highest mountain in the contiguous United States and the Sierra Nevada, with an elevation of 14,505 feet. This will be a ALL DAY hike. We plan to start at 12am to acclimate ourselves as we hike this BEAUTIFUL mountain. Our goal is to reach the summit by noon so we can do a little picture taking and relaxing before we make our trek back down the mountain. This is not a trail to be underestimated it is extremely hard and just as hard going down the mountain. We are gonna encounter several different lakes and several different views as well as possible weather changes. We are all gonna stay together on this one so patients is a must. This will not be like our normal Meetup this will be a group effort to get to the top but its a easy trail to follow so if anyone needs to turn back that won’t be a problem however I encourage everyone to download AllTrails and the offline map as that is what we will be following. I will leave more as far as meeting times ect as we get closer to the event…
Trail out and back
Miles 21
Rated hard
Elevation Gain 6646 ft
Dogs not allowed
You will need to bring trail runners or trail boots, hiking poles, plenty of water, a life straw or hydration filter, electrolytes, food and snacks, your cell phone, be prepared for possible rain and wind so both light and cooler weather clothing (wind breaker or hoodie) please download AllTrails and the offline map.
Liability Disclaimer:
And last….The Organizer, Co Organizer, Assistant Organizers and Event hosts in this group are not professional guides. The function of the organizer is only to organize the trip. Each person who signs up for a Event is responsible for his or her own safety and the safety of his or her guest. Remember this is your hike all responsibilities are of your own once you attend please be aware of your limits.
