Apr 15, 2025 · Wilderness Permits Wilderness trails connect Inyo National Forest to Yosemite, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, as part of the longest roadless section of the Sierra Nevada. …

Dec 16, 2025 · Wilderness Permits are required for overnight use in John Muir, Ansel Adams, Hoover and Golden TroutWildernesses. A permit is required for the Mt. Whitney Zone for both day and …

Inyo National Forest The Mt Whitney Trail starts in Inyo National Forest at Whitney Portal, 8,300 feet above sea level. The trail gains over 6,200 feet of elevation before reaching the summit in Sequoia …

Alternate permit holders cannot be added after making reservation Group must start on entry date and location on permit Permit is only valid for one continuous wilderness trip For trips ending at Mt …

Dec 16, 2025 · Mount Whitney Lottery & Permit ReservationsThe Mt. Whitney Trail starts in Inyo National Forest at Whitney Portal, 8,300 feet above sea level. The trail gains over 6,200 feet of …

Oct 20, 2025 · Inyo National Forest extends 165 miles near the California and Nevada border between Los Angeles and Reno, covering almost 2 million acres, mostly on the eastern slope of the Sierra …

May 28, 2025 · All hikers entering the Mt. Whitney zone, including day-hikers, are required to obtain a permit. If you begin at Whitney Portal, in Inyo National Forest on the east side of the Sierra Nevada, …

Dec 12, 2025 · How to Get a Mt. Whitney Permit in 2026: Understanding the Permit & Lottery Process for Day Hiking and Backpacking the Whitney Area Mt. Whitney is the tallest peak in the contiguous …