Mount Whitney

"Mount Whitney" Inyo National Forest, CA.

Mount Whitney. What else can be said? In case you fell asleep in your geography class, it is the highest mountain in the lower 48 states at 14,497'. It is located in California's Inyo National Forest west of the town of Lone Pine. One of the most popular routes is a 22 mile, 6100' elevation gain/loss round-trip from Whitney Portal. Join our group as we attempt a "Death-March" to the summit!

Trailhead

Trailhead

Looking for the perfect day hike or backpacking adventure? Stop by the Trailhead where you can read informative and entertaining trip journals and view pictures of various backcountry destinations.

Yosemite Map

Yosemite National Park Map

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About

About "Hikin' Mike"

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Coffee Table Book

'Along the Road' by Mike Matenkosky

'Along the Road' is my first 120 page, hardcover book containing various landscape, nature and wildlife photographs.
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