Rising to 14,494 feet, Mount Whitney is the highest mountain in the contiguous 48 states. The peak is reachable via an 11-mile hiking trail. Wilderness permits are required year-round and overnight camping is subject to a quota between late May and mid-October. The Mount Whitney Ranger Station in Lone Pine is open weekdays year round and weekends from late May to mid-October.
Location:
640 South Main, Lone Pine California 93545
Telephone
760-876-6200
(Three Rivers) Kaweah Marina
(Lone Pine) Mount Whitney
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04/19 Coming to The Lone Pine area
Antique And Garden Show Bakersfield CA August12-13 =The show features 200 dealer spaces, located on five tree covered acres, 30 historic buildings, a variety of great food, and live blues and jazz music.
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