Mt. Whitney & Sequoia National Park Trek
8 DAYS Starting from $9,390 per person
Tackle the highest peak in the contiguous USA on this eight-day Mt. Whitney & Sequoia National Park trekking expedition. Not only will you venture through the pristine backcountry forests of Sequoia National Park, you’ll also trek along sections of the Pacific Crest Trail and the John Muir Trail, two of the most iconic paths in the country. Foxtail pines, sprawling meadows, and alpine lakes define this remote section of the Sierra Nevada mountains, and the chance to undergo a pack-assisted trek in this region, leaving you stand hands-free atop the country’s highest peak at 14,495 feet, is an exhilarating experience like few others.
Trip at a Glance
HIGHLIGHTS
- Hike a section of the coveted Pacific Crest Trail, a trail system spanning 2,650 miles running up the coast mountain range from Mexico to Canada.
- Walk in the footsteps of John Muir, naturalist and founding member of the Sierra Club, on a section of the eponymous John Muir Trail spanning from Mt. Whitney to Yosemite National Park.
- Summit the highest peak in the lower 48 States and stand at 14,495 feet altitude (weather conditions permitting).
- Slumber comfortably in the great outdoors, marvel at the Milky Way galaxy, and share stories and s’mores over a traditional campfire.
- Feel like royalty after a long day on the trail, with everything taken care of from exceptional “back-country gourmet” meals to supremely comfortable camps.
- Hike unburdened each day, carrying just a small daypack, knowing your fully supported trail team, including pack horses, will take care of everything else.
- Take advantage of pristine swimming holes and once-in-a-lifetime views along the route.
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