Mount Whitney (Paiute: Too-man-i-goo-yah [8] or Too-man-go-yah [9]) is the highest mountain in the contiguous United States, with an elevation of 14,505 feet (4,421 m). [1]

2023年7月21日 · Climbing Mt. Whitney. Mt. Whitney lies on the boundary of Sequoia National Park and Inyo National Forest. Most people who climb Mt. Whitney start from the east side of the Sierra and remain in Inyo National Forest throughout their hike.

Although challenging, the ascent up Whitney is an unforgettable experience and the rewards are a panoramic, jaw-dropping view that stretches as far as the eye can see, as well as the joy of having achieved a true hiking milestone. As far as trails go in …

Mount Whitney, of the California Sierra Nevada, holds numerous distinctions. It is the highpoint of both Tulare & Inyo counties. It is the highest peak in the Sierra, & indeed in all of California. Finally, it rises higher than any piece of land in the United States outside of Alaska.

Crowning those granite behemoths is Mount Whitney, the loftiest peak in the lower 48 states, which scrapes the sky at 14,505 feet. Besides its chart-topping height, what distinguishes Whitney from other California "fourteeners" is the world-famous hiking trail leading to its summit.

2025年1月9日 · Mount Whitney, highest peak (14,494 feet [4,418 metres] above sea level) in the 48 conterminous U.S. states. It is the culminating summit of the Sierra Nevada. In eastern California on the Inyo-Tulare county line, the peak is at the eastern border of Sequoia National Park, immediately west of the

2023年12月9日 · Standing in awe at 14,505 feet above sea level, Mount Whitney reigns supreme as the tallest mountain in the contiguous United States. Its majestic peak pierces the sky, offering a breathtaking panorama that feels like touching the heavens.

2025年1月23日 · Climbing Mount Whitney in California is one of the most iconic hikes in the country. It is awe-inspiring, intimidating, exhilarating, overwhelming, and rewarding all wrapped into one amazingly challenging hike.

2021年10月22日 · Lower rocky pine forest of Mount Whitney in the Sierra Nevada, California. The western slope of the mountain is part of Sequoia National Park , while the eastern slopes fall in the Inyo National Forest.

2022年6月17日 · Hiking Mount Whitney in Lone Pine, California Not only is this the highest peak in the contiguous United States, it’s the crown jewel hike in California and one of the best overall hikes in the country as it traverses from alpine meadows and lakes to staggering heights.