Mt Whitney, Inyo National Forest -

Mount Whitney is the tallest peak in the contiguous at 14,494 feet Last year, a record 26,767 applications for hiking permits

However, permits are required to hike beyond Lone Pine Lake and for any overnight camping on the mountain Whitney's Backdoor The other option is backpacking

mtech for working professionals Mt Whitney: The 2 most Popular Permits are Reserved by Lottery: · Overnight - Mt Whitney Trail · Day Use

mt whitney permit Any permits left over after the lottery is completed typically go on sale April 1 Most hikers plan to stay one or two nights camping along the route