Whitney Portal National Recreation Trail
Inyo National Forest, Inyo County, CA
Out-and-back trail in Inyo National Forest, Inyo County, CA. Hiking.
- Distance
- 7.9 mi (12.7 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 2,526 ft (770 m)
- Est. Time
- 3 hr 50 min
- High point
- 8,333 ft (2,540 m)
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Route type
- Out & back
Features
Along the way
- Trailhead: Meysan Lake Trailhead 6.3 mi (10.2 km) from start
- Campsite: Whitney Portal Family Campground 6.5 mi (10.4 km) from start
- Campsite: Whitney Portal Group Campground 7 mi (11.2 km) from start
- Campsite: Ravine Campground 7.4 mi (11.9 km) from start
- Campsite: Mount Whitney Trailhead Campground 7.6 mi (12.3 km) from start
- Trailhead: Whitney Portal National Recreation Trail Upper Trailhead 7.9 mi (12.7 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Whitney Portal National Recreation Trail
How long is Whitney Portal National Recreation Trail?
Whitney Portal National Recreation Trail is 7.9 mi (12.7 km) long. Most people take about 3 hr 50 min. It climbs 2,526 ft (770 m) in total, up to a high point of 8,333 ft (2,540 m).
How hard is Whitney Portal National Recreation Trail?
GoTrails rates it Hard, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Whitney Portal National Recreation Trail?
Parking at the start. 10 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Whitney Portal National Recreation Trail?
Water at the trailhead only: carry enough. Toilets: Trailhead, 6.8 mi (11 km), 7.9 mi (12.7 km).
Is Whitney Portal National Recreation Trail shaded?
Partly shaded (62% under trees).
Can you bring a dog on Whitney Portal National Recreation Trail?
Yes, dogs are allowed, according to OpenStreetMap.
What can you do on Whitney Portal National Recreation Trail?
Best for Hiking.
Is this a good week for Whitney Portal National Recreation Trail?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
Trails near Whitney Portal National Recreation Trail
- Meysan Lakes Trail John Muir Wilderness · Expert · 8.8 mi (14.2 km)
- Tuttle Creek Ashram Trail John Muir Wilderness · Moderate · 2 mi (3.2 km)
- Mount Whitney Mountaineer's Route John Muir Wilderness · Expert · 8.5 mi (13.7 km)
- Mount Whitney Trail Whitney Zone · Expert · 10.6 mi (17 km)
- Old Whitney Trail Inyo National Forest · Easy · 1 mi (1.6 km)
- North Fork Lone Pine Creek Trail John Muir Wilderness · Expert · 7 mi (11.3 km)
- Alabama Hills Trail Alabama Hills National Scenic Area · Moderate · 6.6 mi (10.6 km)
- Arch Loop Trail Alabama Hills National Scenic Area · Easy · 0.6 mi (1 km)
More hikes in Inyo National Forest
GoTrails · Route data: © OpenStreetMap