Hikes Around Mt Whitney
Most people don’t just drive to Mt. Whitney, hike it and leave. A more common common scenario is to make a trip of a few days to Mt Whitney, maybe acclimatize, and enjoy the area. Even for those not hiking Mt Whitney, a trip through the I-395 and Eastern Sierra area is a fun place to explore and do some great hikes. Here are some hikes around Mt Whitney that you can enjoy whether you’re going for the summit or not.
| Name | Distance | Level | Location | Climb | Dogs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Mountain Hike (Mojave Desert) | 5.5 | Hard | Randsburg | 1900 | Y |
| Cottonwood Lakes Hike | 13 | Moderate | Lone Pine | 1350 | Y |
| Lone Pine Lake Hike | 5.6 | Moderate | Lone Pine | 1900 | Y |
| Fossil Falls Hike | 0.5 | Easy | Olancha | 30 | Y |
| Hagen Canyon Trail Hike (California) | 1.2 | Easy | Cantil | 120 | N |
| Red Cliffs Trail Hike - Red Rock Canyon SP | 0.9 | Easy | Cantil | 120 | N |
| Hike the Mobius Arch Loop Trail | 0.6 | Easy | Lone Pine | 65 | Y |
| Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest Hike | 4.4 | Moderate | Bishop | 900 | Y |
| White Mountain Peak Hike (California) | 15 | Hard | Bishop | 3360 | Y |
| Mt Whitney Hike | 21.5 | Very Hard | Whitney Portal | 6960 | N |