Mt. Mount Whitney, the highest peak in the contiguous United States, lies 4.8 miles to the … For more detail and photos on your approach to the summit of Mt Langley, see below. We started at 5.30 am from the Cottonwood Lakes campground and got back by 11.15 pm. Langley Microadventure route. Below are weather averages from 1971 to 2000 according to data gathered from the nearest official weather station. Whitney 14,500'. Getting near dark just above Sky Blue Lake in Miter Basin. The elevation was tough for both the two others in the group with one not making it up past 12,500 feet. I am doing the JMT and finishing late September to horseshoe meadow. Due to our slow speed, we felt the smoke while coming down till we made it to Lake 4. Whitney, Mt. Follow the cairns for orientation. The ascent from Cottonwood Lakes is straightforward and a lot of elevation is gained on the trail before a talus scramble over large blocks to the summit. supports DBDC with Dual MAC, 2. Last one mile or so to the summit is steep. . Overall we found the last part of the trail from the New Army Old Army junction to Mt Langley to be more challenging than any part of Mt Whitney trail. Langley after more than 10 miles and just over 5 hours of hiking. Looking straight back down from near the top of The Chute. Langley? Langley to the south from near Discovery Pinnacle. Tyndall, in the north, at 14,024 feet to Mt. Sometimes it looks to go out of the obvious direction, but it’s an old trail. I was… I tho... Mt. It's like you're on the moon. Whitney Portal. It's relatively easier to climb with fully loaded pack. Meysan Lakes Trail - Inyo NF - Located 2.6 miles away, on the Mount Langley Topo Map Mount Whitney Trail - Inyo NF - Located 4.4 miles away, on the Mount Whitney Topo Map PCT (Section 73) - Pacific Crest Trail - Located 7.4 miles away, on the Cirque Peak Topo Map Went up NAP and down OAP. Dave on the trail near the hut. After an early start I arrived at the ranger station in time to get a 'walk-in' permit for the North Fork Lone Pine Creek, also known as the Mountaineers Route up Mt. Overall a great hike! Corcoran, Mt. It is not technically challenging, but I would consider it a strenuous endeavor at 22 miles. The view of Mt. Whitney (14,494 ft) along the Eastern Sierras Langley - Old Army Pass - Cottonwood Lakes - Horseshoe Meadow. Left summit at 1:15pm and got to the TH at 6:30pm. I was up there a few hours ago! It was great! The summit is 10.5 miles from the trailhead with an elevation gain of 4,002 Feet. Left TH at 3pm, arrived and Cottonwood Lake #3 around 6:30pm. Whitney (15'); Cirque Pk., Mt. The 'Final 400' is a fun class III climb that leads to the peak and before long I was enjoying the view from the top of Mt. It is only 5 miles from Mount Whitney and in the same range. Hiked Langley on 8/29. Mount Langley is located on the crest of the Sierra Nevada, on the boundary between Inyo and Tulare counties, in eastern California in the southwestern United States.To the east is Owens Valley, and to the west is the Kern River Valley.It is the ninth-highest peak in the state and the seventh-highest in the Sierra. Ansel Adams along the XST - Cross Country Sierra Traverse This year the mountain gods provided a tremendous oppor tunity. From what I've read, Mt. Whitney and Mt. The fall colors and shorter days reminded me that it was the end of the season and soon the first winter storms would arrive. It is also the southernmost 14er in the United States. Historical Weather. The starting elevation can be a bit misleading with the vertical gain on this hike, as there are some parts when you are descending that you will eventually have to make up on the way out. The trail is primarily used for hiking, camping, and backpacking and is best used from June until October. Is this mountain open for hikers? Most people will become nauseous and physically exhausted above 12,000' if they don't acclimate. See park page for more information. I did blow the whistle I had occasionally and used the headlamps we had for this last phase from Lake 4 back to trailhead. It is also the third easiest to hike (after White Mountain and Mt Whitney) and its views are among the best. Langley and Mt. have to be extra careful. The views are simply amazing. Mt. Fees are $35 per vehicle or $30 per motorcycle. Mount Langley is located just south of the Mount Whitney hike and is the southernmost California fourteener in the Sierra Nevada mountain range. Lungs still recovering. Finally at the top of The Chute, the view from The Notch. Looking straight up The Chute from Iceberg Lake @ 12,640'. Our group had Whitney day hikers and all of us found it very challenging, especially the last stretch from the junction of Old Army and New Army pass to the summit. Because the hike is arguably easier than Mt. Getting higher, the view back toward Upper Soldier Lake. The second part that confuses people is the final push to the top. Mt Whitney trail condition reports from the folks who live and work on the mountain. Cairns lead the way through the maze of sandy scree. Whitney to Mt. Mt. We didn't acclimatize and so took our time to do the hike. Langley. thats the right trail and has cairns as well but its difficult to see. Whitney. Try hiking this trail in July, August or September to minimize this. Langley by far is the one we took to get up there. Saw a bunch of chipmunks, marmot, blue jays, a fox, black squirrels, big horned sheep, Beautiful hike and view but definitely a hard one. Whitney trail, class 1) Mount Langley is located on the crest of the Sierra Nevada, on the boundary between Inyo and Tulare counties, in eastern California in the southwestern United States. The North and South faces provide excellent technical rock … Back to the car by 6:00 pm. Langley. At approximately 20 miles round trip its ascent can be done as a day hike, but is most commonly completed as part of a multiple day backpacking trip with … Whitney. Part 2 of my Backpacking and hiking highlights from 2020, a very long video looking back on my Rae Lakes and Big SEKI loop trips in Sequoia Kings Canyon, summiting Mt Langley and Mt Whitney just as the big fires started to make an impact, spending 8 days in Greater Yellowstone, Teton Wilderness finding the headwaters of the Yellowstone river, and a few mighty views high above the fjords of Norway. Whitney from Mt. Whitney 2007 Mount Langley Summit Saturday, August 18, 2007 Index <> The most popular route up Mt. All worth for the breathtaking views from the top. In the spirit of Alastair Humphrey's  Microadventure  I took off for a quick late season adv... After years of searching for a lightweight two person shelter I finally settled on the Big Sky Evolution 2P/2D/2V free standing tent. Whitney led to much confusion amongst early ascensionists. Mt Langley has a great view of the Southern Sierra Nevada as mentioned above. Edit: Thanks everyone, your responses are very helpful! Whitney (14,494 ft), highest summit in the contiguous United States, along the Eastern Sierras: Mt. I’m pretty fit, can hike 20 miles/6000ft no problem without elevation, but just want to be cautious. Langley and Mt. Multiple viable campsites, but would also recommend camping at lakes 4 or 5 since most people seem to camp at #3. Langley Traverse~ September 2016, John Muir Trail: Tuolumne Meadows to Devils Postpile, Cuben Fiber Hybrid Backpack with Removable Internal Frame, Six Moon Designs Cuben Haven Tarp and Inner Net Tent, Yosemite 2011 ~ Four Day Solo Ultralight Trip. Whitney and Langley (on the left) left to right-Josh, Anita, Harv, Jules, Karine. However after the first 4-5 cairns you will come to the top of the hill. Whitney (14494ft. It is also the third easiest to hike (after White Mountain and Mt Whitney) and its views are among the best. Beautiful scenery. Here is the beginning of high sierra if you drive north from highway 395. The hike starts from the Cottonwood Lakes Campground, already at 10,000 feet, so your car does most of the legwork to get you to altitude. Whitney led to much confusion amongst early ascensionists. LeConte, Lone Pine Peak, Mt. To the east is Owens Valley, and to the west is the Kern River Valley. Hiking Mount Whitney via Mt Langley & the most beautiful lakes in the world. Enjoy the beautiful views and difficult journey to the top. We filtered water at High Lake on our way up and at Lake 5 on our way down. August 19 – Miter Basin . After getting rejected from the Mt. August 23 – Crabtree Meadow to Rock Creek. There’s no trickery. Mt. Whitney, USA's highest point outside of Alaska. The view back down to Iceberg Lake from The Chute. at the top after the 2000ft climb. Last spring while walking the dogs I ran into my familiar neighbor Dwayne. Langley. Sitting hidden in the Eastern Sierras Mt. Mount Langley is the ninth highest peak in California. The 10 miles of solid rock kills ya at Mt. Backpacking from Horseshoe Meadows to Cottonwood Lake#3 was manageable with regular breaks. Langley, Upper Soldier Lake, Miter Basin, Erin Lake, Mt. Mt. The push from Cottonwood Lakes to the summit is rocky, sandy, and gravely and makes for a tedious climb. Follow the cairns. ). Mt. If you are entering on foot or bike the fee is $20 per person. Langley has had a checkered history and the peak’s close proximity to Mt. While reading one night last winter I heard Candy ask a familiar question, "Are you on that backpacking website again". Whitney 2007. looking at down at CWL #5 from the trail. Camped at Long Lake and headed out at 3:45am up New Army Pass to summit Mount Langley. Mount Langley is the ninth highest peak in California. I’ve hiked Mt. Part 2 of my Backpacking and hiking highlights from 2020, a very long video looking back on my Rae Lakes and Big SEKI loop trips in Sequoia Kings Canyon, summiting Mt Langley and Mt Whitney just as the big fires started to make an impact, spending 8 days in Greater Yellowstone, Teton Wilderness finding the headwaters of the Yellowstone river, and a few mighty views high above the fjords of Norway. Pickering, Rock Creek Show more Easy cross country travel in Miter Basin. Whitney where I had been at the same time the day before! Topos: Olancha, Lone Pine, Mt. . There are large cairns setup by the park service to lead the way and after a few hours I was on top, looking back at Mt. By 2 pm, it was unbearable to hike up in the cottonwood lakes and below. August 17 – Horseshoe Meadow to Cottonwood Lakes . Took old army down as well. Our route was Horseshoe Meadow - Cottonwood Pass - Soldier Lakes (camp) - Mt. At that time, very little weather data had yet been collected at very high altitudes, and Langley took advantage of his access to the summit of Mt. Langley. Things got difficult when entering the area with the large Cairns. Mt. First 7 miles to the lakes are easy, so if you want to pack extra weight for comfort I’d say do so. Whitney is known to hold snow later in the season than other sections on this trail. Here is a small list of peaks that you will be able to see from the summit of Mt Langley. Mt. At that point, you will see 4 sets of trails splitting up. Looking back toward Upper Soldier Lake on the climb to Mt. I had a good climb up Shasta's West Face and wanted to do more that summer. New Army Pass Trail This trail continues down the northwest side of New Army Pass into Sequoia National Park toward Lower Soldier Lake. Langley is Mt. My rec would be to camp the night before at one of the lakes. Flip flops, pillow, camp chair, etc. Mt Langley is the 9th highest peak in California and a great objective for someone's first 14er. Acclimation is a very important factor for an enjoyable day hike of Mt. I'd say do both OAP, NAP and see all the lakes. Langley (and you'd also might as well grab Mt. Whitney. Mt Langley Trailhead. Dwayne has an easygoing personality overflowing with the enthu... After reading many of the MYOG posts on BPL I started to get comfortable making most of my gear last summer. The yack trail out to either Army or New Army Trail rocks and rolls and sandy. It was a pleasant treat after hiking though rain, hail, and wind on our way to the summit of Mt. The southern most of the California 14ers, Mt Langley is accessed via it's South Ridge from New Army Pass. The view from the top of Old Army Pass, the route down to the Cottonwood Lakes. Langley was a really great hike. Langley sits less than 10 miles south of Mt. I sent Bob Ayers some email saying "OK, I've climbed all the non-Sierra California 14ers, time to do one in the Sierra." My windiest day in the Sierra. Looking at Mt Whitney webcam there appears to be minimal snow in the area. I saw several other hikers have the same experience while coming down. And I shared the peak with only 2 other people, Steve and Bruce. By the time I reached Whitney Portal it was already 2:00 pm, which left just enough time to hike up to Upper Boy Scout Lake at 11,400' and camp for the night. Bit of elevation but great views see for yourself. Both Forester Pass and Mt. Mount Langley [CLOSED] is a 37.0 kilometer heavily trafficked loop trail located near Lone Pine, California that features a lake and is rated as difficult. We did this as a day hike. This did hurt us and we made it to the summit at 3.15 pm. Whitney, located in the long Sierra Nevada Mountain Range of California, is the highest mountain peak in the continental United States outside of Alaska. Langley to Whitney Portal – Jul 7, 2012. East face from New Army Pass, class 2) Mt. The route to Mt. Bring plenty of water and snacks and do your best to follow ALL the cairns. Stop by here and you can enjoy the view of tallest mountain in the 49 states of the US. 16.5 lbs with food and gear for 2 1/2 days. Some even do it as a long day hike from the same trailhead we started at! Langley receives much less traffic while offering excellent views and … It is also the southernmost 14er in the United States. Switchbacks made the decent easier but you've got to gain all that back when you head up the next section. Some of my backpacking buddies have been asking about a list of UL gear as a place to start lightening their pack weight. We day hiked to Mount Langley on 8/29 from Cottonwood Lakes via old army pass. Mt Langley, located in the Eastern Sierra just south of Mt Whitney, is the tenth highest mountain in California (4280m). The steeper more direct ones are best. Great views of Whitney from the summit. Ask the park ranger when you pick up your permits what conditions are like. I don't think anyone will be moving these huge cairns! Historically, there has been a high level of bear activity in the Cottonwood Lakes area. Mount Langley is the 9th tallest mountain in California and one of three California 14ers that can be accessed via a Class-1 hiking trail which makes it one of the easiest California 14ers to the summit. This hike is serious, and awesome, and challenging. The nearest weather station for both precipitation and temperature measurements is INDEPENDE which is approximately 19 miles away and has an elevation of 3,950 feet (10,029 feet lower than Mount Langley). Langley; Keeler Needle : We've been hiking and organizing hike trips up Mt. The route was easy to follow, just don’t stray away from the beaten path with obvious boot prints. Langley is the southern most 14er in the Sierra. I made it back to the car at Horseshoes Meadows by 6;00 pm, making it a 52 hour Microadventure. Its pretty straightforward. In the beginning the cairns & trail is clear and marked. Whitney but spent two nights at elevation first. Hiking Mount Whitney via Mt Langley & the most beautiful lakes in the world. Mt Langley is The 9th Highest Peak in California. I only have one night I can spend at elevation and want to attempt Langley. NB. Whitney to … Reply It is the southernmost fourteener, and the most desert-like of the Sierra Nevada fourteeners. Langley can also be done in a day and is relatively comparable to Whitney (Main Trail) in terms of difficulty. THere is one spot at the beginning of this where you have to use your hand to get over 2 rocks but other than that its an uphill hike from one cairn to the next cairn. From Whitney trail, class 3) Mt. Mt. It was 9.2 miles round trip. Be prepared for lots of loose sand/gravel and steep inclines all the way to the plateau of Langley. Ltd.); … August 18 – Mount Langley Summit. The area is south of Lone Pine, CA and an hour drive from Mt. If so, leave gear stashed at the lakes and use a day pack for the summit. It was a clear day. Langley (14,042ft). Whitney is the target for most hikers who come to this area, but it is too much for a day hiker, and otherwise requires backpacking to a camp site at higher altitude before attempting that hike. Suggest taking left at the fork towards "new army pass" instead of right towards "cottonwood lakes" about 4 miles into the hike. The weather was incredible. This trip really started in 2007. Whitney and approximately 500 feet below. Ownership: Land: Sequoia National Park/Inyo National Forest Wilderness/Special Area: Sequoia-Kings Canyon Wilderness Area/John Muir Wilderness Area: Topo Map: Mount Langley O36118e2 1:24,000: Data Source: 1:25,000 (or larger) Topographic Survey Map It is the ninth-highest peak in the state and the seventh-highest in the Sierra. 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