A minimalistic print of the High Sierra Trail with the Mount Whitney Summit in California, United States.
About the High Sierra Trail
The High Sierra Trail (HST) is a popular multi-day hiking trail in California, United States. It starts at Crescent Meadow in the west and finishes at the Whitney Portal in the east. A part of it is shared with the John Muir Trail, and although the summit up to Mount Whitney is an optional side trek, most people choose to do it while walking the HST. It's such a popular hiking trail because it provides some incredible views of the Sierra Nevada and the Sequoia National Park, and provides an opportunity to summit the highest mountain in the United States (not counting Alaska).
Statistics About the High Sierra Trail
- Start point: Crescent Meadow, California
- End point: Whitney Portal, California
- Total distance: 71 miles / 114 km
- Total altitude gain/loss: 15 000 ft / 4572 m
- Highest point: 14 505 ft / 4421 m (Mount Whitney)
- Countries crossed: United States
- States Crossed: California
- Time to finish: Typically 5 to 7 days