Whitney Portal National Recreation Trail
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member fresgo
N 36° 35.847 W 118° 11.187
11S E 393878 N 4050872
Lone Pine Campground, Inyo National Forest. The trail head is at the west end of the campground. Parking is available in the Day Use Area.
Waymark Code: WMHJ0Z
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 07/14/2013
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member condor1
Views: 4

This is a 4-mile trail to the Whitney Portal. The trail follows what is said to be the original track of the first expedition to the summit of Mount Whitney. The sign at the trailhead states that it the trail includes a 2700 ft. strenuous climb and cautions that some might find it easier to start at the Whitney Portal Trailhead and hike downhill if possible.
Parking: N 36° 35.847 W 118° 11.187

Trailhead/trail website: [Web Link]

Trail allowances or restrictions:
The following are not allowed on the trail Stock Motorized Vehicles campfires camping


Trail type: dirt/gravel

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