Mount Whitney
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About Mount Whitney
Mount Whitney is the highest peak in the contiguous United States at 14,505 feet. Located on the boundary between California's Inyo and Tulare counties, it's the culmination of the Sierra Nevada range. The mountain offers spectacular views and attracts thousands of hikers annually via the Mount Whitney Trail, which requires permits due to its popularity.
History
Named after Josiah Whitney, the State Geologist of California, Mount Whitney was first climbed in 1873 by Charles Begole, A.H. Johnson, and John Lucas. The peak sits on the boundary of Sequoia National Park and the John Muir Wilderness, making it a crown jewel of California's wilderness areas.
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