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Whitney Portal

Lone Pine, CA

Nature

The trailhead for Mount Whitney, at 8,300 feet at the end of a steep 13-mile road from Lone Pine. A waterfall and pond are next to the parking area; the road is closed by snow in winter.

Nearest town
Lone Pine, CA
Category
Nature & parks
GPS
36.5872, -118.2403

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

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    0 mi from Whitney Portal · 25 pitches
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    0 mi from Whitney Portal
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  • Lone Pine CampgroundCampsite
    3 mi from Whitney Portal
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    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Portuguese Joe CampgroundCampsite
    9 mi from Whitney Portal · 22 pitches
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  • Boulder Creek RV ResortMotorhome stopover
    11 mi from Whitney Portal
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  • Independence Creek CampgroundCampsite
    15 mi from Whitney Portal · 29 pitches
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