Mount Whitney, Highest peak in the contiguous United States
Mount Whitney towers at 14,505 feet above sea level.
First ascent by Fishermen John Lucas and Charles Begole in 1873.
A sought-after destination for hikers and mountaineers.
Permits required for hiking to prevent overcrowding.
Located on the boundary of Sequoia National Park and Inyo National Forest.
Location: Tulare County
Location: Inyo County
Elevation above the sea: 4,421 m
Material: granite
Sources: Wikimedia, OpenStreetMap
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Mount Whitney towers at 14,505 feet above sea level.
The Smithsonian Institution Shelter is a stone hut on the Sierra Nevada mountain range.
The Mount Whitney Trail is a trail that climbs Mount Whitney. It starts at Whitney Portal, 13 miles (21 km) west of the town of Lone Pine, California.
Mount Langley is one of the highest peaks in the Sierra Nevada range.
