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Peak Elevation: 14,494 ft / 4,417 m
Trailhead Name: Whitney Portal
Trailhead Elevation: 8,340 ft
Elevation Gain: 6,154 ft
Travel Distance: 11 miles
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Routes: West Slope: Class 1-2 Mountaineer's Route: Class 3
Beta: The Mountaineers Route is a nice alternative to the easier but overcrowded Mule Trail.
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Peak Elevation: 14,375 ft / 4,380 m
Trailhead Name: Symmes Creek
Trailhead Elevation: 6,335 ft
Elevation Gain: 9,000 ft
Travel Distance: 11 miles
Rate Mt. Williamson...
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Routes: Bolton Brown Route: Class 3
Beta: Not to be confused with Williamson Rock, Mt. Williamson is protected by a long approach and a bit of steep climbing.
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Peak Elevation: 14,250 ft / 4,318 m
Trailhead Name: White Mountain Road
Trailhead Elevation: 12,000 ft
Elevation Gain: 2,000 ft
Travel Distance: 7 miles
Rate White Mountain...
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Routes: East Slope: Class 1
Beta: The easiest 14'er. Regularly summitted via mountain bike.
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Peak Elevation: 14,242 ft / 4,316 m
Trailhead Name: Glacier Lodge
Trailhead Elevation: 7,750 ft
Elevation Gain: 6,492 ft
Travel Distance: 9.5 miles
Rate North Palisade...
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Routes: U-Notch: Class 4
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Peak Elevation: 14,200 ft / 4,303 m
Trailhead Name: South Lake
Trailhead Elevation: 9,850 ft
Elevation Gain: 4,350 ft
Travel Distance: 8 miles
Rate Starlight Peak...
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Routes: Northwest Chute: Class 4, 5.4 summit pinnacle
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Peak Elevation: 14,162 ft / 4,292 m
Trailhead Name: Bunny Flat
Trailhead Elevation: 6,900 ft
Elevation Gain: 7,262 ft
Travel Distance: 5 miles
Rate Mt. Shasta...
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Routes: Avalanche Gulch: Class 2-3
Beta: A wonderful route, can be done easily as a long day hike (weather permitting). $15 summit fee.
Peak Elevation: 14,153 ft / 4,289 m
Trailhead Name: Glacier Lodge
Trailhead Elevation: 7,750 ft
Elevation Gain: 6,403 ft
Travel Distance: 9.5 miles
Rate Mt. Sill...
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Routes: North Couloir: Class 4
Beta: Ascending the North Couloir is a true mountaineering experience.
Peak Elevation: 14,086 ft / 4,294 m
Trailhead Name: Whitney Portal
Trailhead Elevation: 8,340 ft
Elevation Gain: 5,746 ft
Travel Distance: 4 miles
Rate Mt. Russell...
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Routes: East Arete: Class 3
Beta: While technically easy, the wonderful exposure of the East Arete has thwarted many parties.
Peak Elevation: 14,080 ft / 4,267 m
Trailhead Name: Glacier Lodge
Trailhead Elevation: 7,750 ft
Elevation Gain: 6,330 ft
Travel Distance: 9.5 miles
Rate Polemonium Peak...
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Routes: Southeast Ridge: Class 3-4
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Peak Elevation: 14,058 ft / 4,280 m
Trailhead Name: Red Mountain Creek
Trailhead Elevation: 6,620 ft
Elevation Gain: 7,438 ft
Travel Distance: 8 miles
Rate Split Mountain...
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Routes: North Slope: Class 2
Beta: An arduous approach makes Split Mountain a good choice for those seeking solitude.
Peak Elevation: 14,042 ft / 4,275 m
Trailhead Name: Horseshoe Meadows
Trailhead Elevation: 10,500 ft
Elevation Gain: 4,042 ft
Travel Distance: 13 miles
Rate Mt. Langley...
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Routes: South Slope Class 2
Beta: An enjoyable day hike from Horseshoe Meadows, Langley provides nice views of Whitney and Williamson.
Peak Elevation: 14,040 ft / 4,271 m
Trailhead Name: Glacier Lodge
Trailhead Elevation: 7,750 ft
Elevation Gain: 6,290 ft
Travel Distance: 6.5 miles
Rate Middle Palisade...
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Routes: East Face: Class 3-4
Beta: Almost 1500 feet of excellent scrambling leads to an airy summit.
Peak Elevation: 14,018 ft / 4,273 m
Trailhead Name: Symmes Creek
Trailhead Elevation: 6,335 ft
Elevation Gain: 8,000 ft
Travel Distance: 10 miles
Rate Mt. Tyndall...
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Routes: miles Northwest Ridge: Class 2 North Rib: Class 2-3
Beta: Mt. Tyndall offers incredible views and straightforward climbing on good rock.
Peak Elevation: 14,015 ft / 4,271 m
Trailhead Name: Whitney Portal
Trailhead Elevation: 8,340 ft
Elevation Gain: 5,675 ft
Travel Distance: 11 miles
Rate Mt. Muir...
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Routes: Main Trail West Slope: Class 3
Beta: Bypassed by most of the Whitney-bound hordes, Muir offers some fine scrambling and excellent views.
Peak Elevation: 14,003 ft / 4,243 m
Trailhead Name: South Lake
Trailhead Elevation: 9,850 ft
Elevation Gain: 4,350 ft
Travel Distance: 8 miles
Rate Thunderbolt Peak...
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Routes: Southwest Chute: Class 3, 5.8 summit monolith.
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This is not intended to act as guide these peaks require skill and knowledge beyond what this info can provide you with. Please if you lack experience or ability think carefully about the risk involved in climbing summits like these. This list is to act as a starting point to reach your goals and to provide a resource for knowledge of the area not to get you to the summit. If you would like to add any info or if you have any suggestions to make this better and more helpful please feel free to contact us.
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