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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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How to get a permit

This trip requires a Mt. Whitney Permit. Reservations depend on your start date:

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Trips starting between May 1 and November 1

Permits required. Quota in effect.
1st option

Online lottery

Feb 1 – Mar 1 Passed
Enter lottery
2nd option

Online reservations

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Apr 22 at 7 AM PDT Passed
Unclaimed permits only

Permit details

Here is how to fill out the Mt. Whitney Permit application:

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

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