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Mount Whitney

East Face close-up seen from the way up on Whitney Portal.
Elevation 14,505 feet (4,421 meters)
Location California, USA
Range Sierra Nevada
Prominence 10,081 ft (3,073 m) Ranked 81st
Coordinates 36°34′42.9″N 118°17′31.2″W / 36.578583, -118.292Coordinates: 36°34′42.9″N 118°17′31.2″W / 36.578583, -118.292
Topo map USGS Mount Whitney
Type Granite
Age of rock Cretaceous
First ascent 1873
Easiest route hike
Listing SPS Emblem peak
Mount Whitney

East Face close-up seen from the way up on Whitney Portal.
Elevation 14,505 feet (4,421 meters)
Location California, USA
Range Sierra Nevada
Prominence 10,081 ft (3,073 m) Ranked 81st
Coordinates 36°34′42.9″N 118°17′31.2″W / 36.578583, -118.292Coordinates: 36°34′42.9″N 118°17′31.2″W / 36.578583, -118.292
Topo map USGS Mount Whitney
Type Granite
Age of rock Cretaceous
First ascent 1873
Easiest route hike
Listing SPS Emblem peak