43 Miles Backpacking Onion Valley to Whitney Portal (Go Over 3 Epic Passes + Summit Mount Whitney)
Mount Whitney in the Fog
This is definitely one of those, “I’m looking for a challenge” backpacking trips in the Sierra, but it is so worth it. 43 Miles, 11k+ total elevation gain, 12k+ total descent, hikes along a bunch of the John Muir Trail, and you have the option to summit Mount Whitney if you want! So if you are looking for your next big backpacking trip challenge, I can’t recommend Onion Valley to Whitney Portal more! It is epically beautiful, it will test your limits, and it will push you to the next level!
Full Detailed trip report at www.shedreamsofalpine.com Lake in John Muir Wilderness
HIKING QUICK INFO:
~43 Miles Round Trip
11,080 feet total elevation gain for trip, 12,227 feet total descent
Trailhead elevation: 9,600 feet if starting at Onion Valley Campground
Highest Point on the trail: Trail Crest, 13,645 feet
Recommended Days to Complete: 4 days 3 nights
Lots of water sources along trail, bring water filters
Permit Required!
Bear cans required!!
Dog friendly? No dogs allowed on trails on the JMT
This backpacking trail is one of the most amazing and challenging trails in the Sierra Nevada. Each day is full on and at high altitudes, but it affords you amazing views along the John Muir Trail plus you get to cross over 3 different mountain passes. If you have enough energy you can grab the summit of Mount Whitney, one of the tallest peaks in the US, while you are there!
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