Was not going to miss this side trip while slogging up the Whitney trail. As most have said it makes your Whitney day way more satisfying (that is if you're slogging). The summit block was a blast, it was nice to actually pull some granite in order to nab the peak. The summit is an enjoyable one that probably could accomodate 5 to 7 people max.
Guilty - Sep 19, 2010 2:35 am Date Climbed: Sep 13, 2010
From JMT
8:05 AM ascent from Guitar Lake to Muir Peak then Whitney summit by 10:15 with my 35 pound pack. Descend the Mountaineers route, seeing one other hiker. Finishing a successful two week completion of the John Muir Trail with a great but short day. This was my fifth time up it.
TheNobleSunfish - Aug 24, 2010 4:34 pm Date Climbed: Aug 23, 2010
Fun!
Highly recommended side-scramble from the Whitney trail. I took a lot of time making sure to keep it class 3, as I was by myself, but there are a bunch of different ways to tackle the summit block.
davidvdr - Jul 1, 2010 10:46 pm Date Climbed: May 20, 2010
Russell, Whitney, and Muir in 18 hours
Still some snow. I didn't quite know what to look for from the trail...all of those spires look the same. I guessed right and found a box. Fun climb and cool view.
SJ - May 9, 2010 12:23 pm Date Climbed: Jun 13, 2009
guess this counts
little snowy, little icy, a lot of fun. Tagged after summitting Whitney via the MR.
Tom Waggoner - Mar 17, 2010 2:22 pm Date Climbed: Sep 14, 2008
Whitney Trail
I had been on top of Whitney several times and never knew I walked right by it. Ben and I killed it!
bryangast - Jan 7, 2010 10:43 pm Date Climbed: Aug 28, 2007
Awesome!
Did Whitney the same day but this peak was a MUCH more satisfying summit. A bit of class 4/ 5.1 with some HUGE exposure on top made the day.
I missed the rocks designating the route but fortunately my partner found it. It was exactly one hour detour and well worth it. Class 3 climb wi no serious exposure if your paying attention. Muir was the highlight of the "Whitney" day hike.
cab - Aug 31, 2009 10:55 am Date Climbed: Sep 17, 2008
First 3rd Class Climb
Up main trail on Mt. Whitney then climbed Muir for my first Class 3 route. Great introduction to Class 3 since exposure is pretty limited even though it may look worse from the bottom. All the route info on SummitPost really helped.
jspeigl - Jul 27, 2009 1:17 am Date Climbed: Jul 25, 2009
Good but brief class 3 scramble. See's relativley little traffic given its location.
thholder - Apr 28, 2009 4:43 pm Date Climbed: Aug 3, 2008
MMWT Dayhike
returning from Whitney
farrisgl - Feb 27, 2009 9:02 pm Date Climbed: Oct 4, 2003
Exhilarating small summit
I carry a 30m x 8mm rope which weighs about 3 pounds , 1”webbing for a swamibelt, few chocks, and a couple of slings for just such peaks. The whole set weighs about 6 pounds. I figure on being a bit tired at elevation and I might get off route. A slip could result in broken ankle, or worse. These little added gear sure make summiting a more enjoyable experience for us.
395guy - Oct 10, 2008 11:32 pm Date Climbed: Jul 30, 2008
Finally on 3rd attempt
First attempted Muir in 2003. Got nervous. Attempted it again in 2004 and got halfway up the summit block but got nervous and turned around. This time, before making the trip, I researched the best way up and got it.
GigaMike - Feb 4, 2011 12:58 am Date Climbed: Sep 15, 2007
Whitney LoopClimbed Mt. Muir as part of a 5 peak Whitney Loop. Up the MR and down MT.
bruceg - Dec 22, 2010 4:46 pm
Fun1986 Finally climbed this after passing by on 2 previous trips, the route unfolds as you go up
ZeeJay - Dec 20, 2010 11:15 am Date Climbed: Jul 24, 2001
nice side tripNice side trip on the way back from Whitney with MM.
Drewid - Sep 27, 2010 7:55 pm Date Climbed: Sep 25, 2010
Cherry on topWas not going to miss this side trip while slogging up the Whitney trail. As most have said it makes your Whitney day way more satisfying (that is if you're slogging). The summit block was a blast, it was nice to actually pull some granite in order to nab the peak. The summit is an enjoyable one that probably could accomodate 5 to 7 people max.
Guilty - Sep 19, 2010 2:35 am Date Climbed: Sep 13, 2010
From JMT8:05 AM ascent from Guitar Lake to Muir Peak then Whitney summit by 10:15 with my 35 pound pack. Descend the Mountaineers route, seeing one other hiker. Finishing a successful two week completion of the John Muir Trail with a great but short day. This was my fifth time up it.
TheNobleSunfish - Aug 24, 2010 4:34 pm Date Climbed: Aug 23, 2010
Fun!Highly recommended side-scramble from the Whitney trail. I took a lot of time making sure to keep it class 3, as I was by myself, but there are a bunch of different ways to tackle the summit block.
davidvdr - Jul 1, 2010 10:46 pm Date Climbed: May 20, 2010
Russell, Whitney, and Muir in 18 hoursStill some snow. I didn't quite know what to look for from the trail...all of those spires look the same. I guessed right and found a box. Fun climb and cool view.
SJ - May 9, 2010 12:23 pm Date Climbed: Jun 13, 2009
guess this countslittle snowy, little icy, a lot of fun. Tagged after summitting Whitney via the MR.
Tom Waggoner - Mar 17, 2010 2:22 pm Date Climbed: Sep 14, 2008
Whitney TrailI had been on top of Whitney several times and never knew I walked right by it. Ben and I killed it!
bryangast - Jan 7, 2010 10:43 pm Date Climbed: Aug 28, 2007
Awesome!Did Whitney the same day but this peak was a MUCH more satisfying summit. A bit of class 4/ 5.1 with some HUGE exposure on top made the day.
Princess Buttercup - Nov 30, 2009 9:52 pm Date Climbed: Aug 19, 2007
On the way out.Except for that stinkin' step-around, I didn't whimper once. Didn't even notice the exposure on the tippy top. Good times.
lukic - Nov 9, 2009 9:49 am Date Climbed: Nov 7, 2009
Fun scrambleDon't miss the fun side trip!
fatdad - Oct 1, 2009 4:40 pm
Fun scrambleSpur of the moment trip from LA. Went to do McAdie, decided to do Whitney then decided instead to do Muir, which I hadn't climbed yet.
cdewhurst - Sep 21, 2009 5:15 pm Date Climbed: Sep 17, 2009
cdewhurstI missed the rocks designating the route but fortunately my partner found it. It was exactly one hour detour and well worth it. Class 3 climb wi no serious exposure if your paying attention. Muir was the highlight of the "Whitney" day hike.
cab - Aug 31, 2009 10:55 am Date Climbed: Sep 17, 2008
First 3rd Class ClimbUp main trail on Mt. Whitney then climbed Muir for my first Class 3 route. Great introduction to Class 3 since exposure is pretty limited even though it may look worse from the bottom. All the route info on SummitPost really helped.
jspeigl - Jul 27, 2009 1:17 am Date Climbed: Jul 25, 2009
One more 14erFun scramble.
soslaw - Jul 12, 2009 2:15 pm Date Climbed: Jul 9, 2009
Whitney TrailGood but brief class 3 scramble. See's relativley little traffic given its location.
thholder - Apr 28, 2009 4:43 pm Date Climbed: Aug 3, 2008
MMWT Dayhikereturning from Whitney
farrisgl - Feb 27, 2009 9:02 pm Date Climbed: Oct 4, 2003
Exhilarating small summitI carry a 30m x 8mm rope which weighs about 3 pounds , 1”webbing for a swamibelt, few chocks, and a couple of slings for just such peaks. The whole set weighs about 6 pounds. I figure on being a bit tired at elevation and I might get off route. A slip could result in broken ankle, or worse. These little added gear sure make summiting a more enjoyable experience for us.
395guy - Oct 10, 2008 11:32 pm Date Climbed: Jul 30, 2008
Finally on 3rd attemptFirst attempted Muir in 2003. Got nervous. Attempted it again in 2004 and got halfway up the summit block but got nervous and turned around. This time, before making the trip, I researched the best way up and got it.