Lone Pine Lake Hike Guide

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Soon after you’ll reach the crossing of the North Fork of Lone Pine Creek. Keep to the left and cross the creek to continue. The more primitive trail to the right leads to the Mountaineers Route to the summit of Mt Whitney, a trail best left for the very e

You’re first creek crossing is Carillon Creek. Stay to the left and cross the creek. Sometimes this will be a small trickle, other times you might have to hop across some rocks to get to the other side.

Look for the Mt Whitney Trail sign for the beginning of the hike. It’s right across the street from the bathrooms, just before your reach the store.

The hike starts in Whitney Portal and winds its way up the north side of the canyon formed by Lone Pine Creek.

The bad news is that the trail goes uphill almost all the way. The good news is that the gradient is gradual with some flat sections to catch your breath.

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You’re first creek crossing is Carillon Creek. Stay to the left and cross the creek. Sometimes this will be a small trickle, other times you might have to hop across some rocks to get to the other side.

Hike through the wooden structure and read any notices and trail information. Most of the time they’re just warning people not to underestimate the hike to Mt Whitney , but sometimes there are other helpful notices up as well.

Look for the Mt Whitney Trail sign for the beginning of the hike. It’s right across the street from the bathrooms, just before your reach the store.

The hike starts in Whitney Portal and winds its way up the north side of the canyon formed by Lone Pine Creek.

The bad news is that the trail goes uphill almost all the way. The good news is that the gradient is gradual with some flat sections to catch your breath.

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