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 Williamson is the second highest mountain in the Sierra Nevada.
Sequoia-Kings Canyon National Parks are renowned for their giant sequoia trees, including the General Sherman tree.
