To be considered a true 14er, a peak usually must also have at least 300 feet of prominence, which means how high the summit rises from the saddle of neighboring peaks, which Mount Whitney certainly fits the bill at over 10,000 feet of prominence. What’s a 14er you ask? A 14er is a peak whose summit sits at 14,000 feet or above. Whitney is also the tallest of California’s 14ers. It’s also a very attainable summit for most hikers and backpackers as it’s not an overly technical hike if you plan your trip during the right time of the year.
Whitney Hike is one of THE MOST popular trails in California and the US, because Mount Whitney is the tallest peak in the contiguous United States, meaning, outside of flying to Alaska this is the tallest peak you can hike here in the lower 48 states. If hiking Mount Whitney is not already on the top your bucket list, then it should be! The Mt.
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