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Mt. Whitney Backpacking

Backpacking2 days21.2 mi (round-trip)

Itinerary

Whitney Portal Trailhead
6.1 mi • 3,600 ft gain
Trail Camp
15.1 mi • 3,700 ft gain
Whitney Portal Trailhead
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Reservations

Until Nov 1

Permits are required and quota is limited

Option 1

Online lottery
Feb 1
12 AM PST
–
Mar 1
11:59 PM PST
Enter lottery
Passed deadline

Option 2

Online reservations
Apr 22
7 AM PDT
Book online
Reservations close the day of at 11:59 PM PDT
Passed release date. Some dates may be sold-out.

Permit details

Here is how to fill out the permit application:

Entry PointMt. Whitney Trail (Overnight)
Exit PointMt. Whitney Trail
1st Night Campsite LocationTrail Camp (Mt. Whitney Trail)

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