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Hikes and treks near Los Angeles
2 routes are within reach of Los Angeles: 2 multi-day treks. The highest point is 4,421 m on Mount Whitney.
Compare the routes
| Route | Type | Distance | Days | Highest point | Difficulty | Best time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Whitney | Multi-day | 35 km | 1–2 | 4,421 m | Very hard | July to September |
| John Muir Trail | Multi-day | 340 km | 18–25 | 4,421 m | Very hard | July to September |
The routes in detail
1–2 days
USA (California) · near Los Angeles
Mount Whitney
The highest summit in the contiguous United States, climbed on a long, well-built trail from Whitney Portal.
≈ 35 km
4,421 m high
18–25 days
USA (California) · near San Francisco
John Muir Trail
A classic long trail through the High Sierra from Yosemite Valley to the summit of Mount Whitney, crossing a string of passes above 3,300 m.
≈ 340 km
4,421 m high
Before you go
- Check if you're fit enough with the two-minute readiness quiz.
- Travel insurance for trekking: altitude limits and what rescue really costs.
- Packing list and the gear budget calculator.
- US hiking permit lotteries explained.
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