Overview

Mount Whitney rises to 4,421 m in United States, within the the Sierra Nevada of North America. It was first climbed in 1873.

Highlights

• Granite peak forest — weathered granite rising as stone pillars.
• Low-to-medium altitude: below 5,000 m, with forest belts and clear seasons.

Key facts

• Elevation：4,421 m
• Location：United States
• Continent：North America
• Range：the Sierra Nevada
• Coordinates：36°35′N 118°17′W
• First ascent：1873