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Little Whitney to Big Whitney Meadow Trail

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  2. CA
  3. …High Sierra
  4. Inyo National Forest
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“Along the northwestern edge of Golden Trout Wilderness. ”

Tilman Giese
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7.5

Miles

12.0

KM

84%

Runnable

10,307' 3,141 m

High

8,427' 2,568 m

Low

872' 266 m

Up

2,147' 654 m

Down

8%

Avg Grade (4°)

27%

Max Grade (15°)

Dogs Off-leash

Features River/Creek · Views · Wildflowers

Description

Leaving Big Whitney Meadow behind, the trail starts climbing moderately for about 1.5 miles to a saddle west of the meadow. The terrain around you is covered in pine trees. From the saddle, you switchback twice, then reach the junction with Rocky Basin Lakes Trail. Ahead to your left is a larger meadow framed by pine trees.

The trail continues south to Golden Trout Creek Trail.

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Land Manager: USFS - Inyo National Forest Office

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Tilman Giese
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#32

in Inyo National Forest

#43289

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#32

in Inyo National Forest

#4,551

in California

#43,289

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Golden Trout Creek in Golden Trout Wilderness, Inyo National Forest. Named for the official California state freshwater fish.
May 11, 2022 near Lone Pine, CA

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