Located in the southern Sierra Nevada and with a height of 4419 meters, Mount Whitney is the highest mountain in the Continental United States. It is situated at the border between Inyo County and Tulare County in California.
Best Time to go to Mount Whitney
Hiking - May to October
Take the Whitney Portal to hike up Mount Whitney. As a safety measure, put your food in approved bear containers. Moreover, take the necessary preparations since the hike up Mount Whitney can be really challenging.
Mountaineering, Ski mountaineering, Backcountry snowboarding - February to early May
In general, the winter conditions in Sierra are mild, but be prepared when it comes to sleeping gear, climbing equipment, and avalanche conditions.
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