Mount Whitney
California's tallest peak
Mount Whitney is the highest peak in the contiguous United States, rising 14,505 feet in California's Sierra Nevada range.
It marks the eastern boundary of Sequoia National Park and sits remarkably close to Death Valley, the lowest point in North America.
The summit is accessible via a strenuous but non-technical trail: We hiked Mount Whitney in a single day.
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- American LandformsGrand Canyon, Rockies, Appalachians, Great Plains, Great Lakes
- Famous PeaksMatterhorn, Mont Blanc, Half Dome, El Capitan, Torres del Paine
- Hiking DestinationsAppalachian Trail, Pacific Crest Trail, Inca Trail, Camino de Santiago, Half Dome
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Mount WhitneyDeath Valley
Below-sea-level California desert
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