Mt. Whitney Mountaineer’s Route
Mountaineering2 days9.5 mi (round-trip)
Itinerary
Whitney Portal Trailhead
3.8 mi • 4,300 ft gain
Iceberg Lake
5.7 mi • 1,800 ft gain
Whitney Portal Trailhead
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How to get a permit
This trip requires a Inyo National Forest Wilderness Permit. Reservations depend on your start date:
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Trips starting between May 1 and November 1
Permits required. Quota in effect.
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Permit details
Here is how to fill out the Inyo National Forest Wilderness Permit application:
Permit Type | Overnight |
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Entry Point | North Fork of Lone Pine Creek |
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Exit Point | North Fork of Lone Pine Creek |
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1st night Camp Area | Iceberg Lake (North Fork of Lone Pine Creek) |
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