I sent Bob Ayers some email saying "OK, I've climbed all the non-Sierra California 14ers, time to do one in the Sierra." Definitely a hard but beautiful hike. Mt. Whitney Zone; National Geographic: Mount Whitney; To purchase maps and guidebooks go to esiaonline.com. SNOW ON FORESTER PASS & MT. Hiked on 9/1/20. For me, hiking Mt Langley was actually my 2nd California 14er to summit. I saw several other hikers have the same experience while coming down. 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. See park page for more information. Langley, Mt. Mt. Nolan lost my beanie at the top. The view of Mt. To the east is Owens Valley, and to the west is the Kern River Valley. Whitney, Mt. 23 hours of hiking over a 52 hour Microadventure. The trail is primarily used for hiking, camping, and backpacking and is best used from June until October. Mt. Langley has had a checkered history and the peak’s close proximity to Mt. Langley after more than 10 miles and just over 5 hours of hiking. 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. Back to the car by 6:00 pm. Langley by far is the one we took to get up there. Iâm pretty fit, can hike 20 miles/6000ft no problem without elevation, but just want to be cautious. The route falls somewhere between hiking and scrambling. 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. If you are entering on foot or bike the fee is $20 per person. The first 3 are easy to navigate but you come to a section with 3 different paths to choose and none look like they ever get close to heading in the right directions. Mt. 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. We day hiked to Mount Langley on 8/29 from Cottonwood Lakes via old army pass. 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. I don't think anyone will be moving these huge cairns! Whitney. Try hiking this trail in July, August or September to minimize this. Whitney East Face - 14,497 ft/14,505 ft? We opted to hike Langley when we weren't able to get permits for the more popular Whitney. 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. At that point, you will see 4 sets of trails splitting up. We used headlamps in the first 45 mins of the hike. Whitney, which offers a great view of the surrounding area, and it sees far less⦠LeConte, Lone Pine Peak, Mt. After getting rejected from the Mt. I will have a bigger load than you. Whitney (7.5') This tour takes you to the top of Mt. Langley has had a checkered history and the peakâs close proximity to Mt. Some of my backpacking buddies have been asking about a list of UL gear as a place to start lightening their pack weight. Mount Langley is located just south of the Mount Whitney hike and is the southernmost California fourteener in the Sierra Nevada mountain range. August 18 â Mount Langley Summit. Mt. Mt. Two of us did slip and lost balance. 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The fall colors and shorter days reminded me that it was the end of the season and soon the first winter storms would arrive. Langley is the southern most 14er in the Sierra. It is also the third easiest to hike (after White Mountain and Mt Whitney) and its views are among the best. Whitney. 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. Mt. Undeveloped. It also has a trail that will take you all the way to the top, and I would highly recommend it as a … In the beginning the cairns & trail is clear and marked. It is not technically challenging, but I would consider it a strenuous endeavor at 22 miles. After camping at Upper Boy Scout Lake I got an early start on the Mountaineers Route to Mt. Rising to 14,042 feet, Mount Langley is less than five hundred feet shorter than Mount Whitney but receives far fewer visitors. Langley. Whitney but spent two nights at elevation first. Sequoia National Park charges a fee to enter. Whitney. 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. The trail down from New Army pass and up from Old Army Pass was easy to navigate. Whitney and Sky Blue Lake from Mt. looking at down at CWL #5 from the trail. The day after backpacking Mt Langley, I saw a message from R to our adventure-friend group that she wanted to do the main trail up Mt Whitney as a day hike. I am doing the JMT and finishing late September to horseshoe meadow. Muir (14012ft. Golden meadows in the Cottonwood Lakes basin. August 22 â Iceberg Lake to Crabtree Meadow. The North and South faces provide excellent technical rock … WHITNEY. Mt. The hike to lakes is an easy half day hike, while. Mt. I got a couple of bleeding bruises and had to use the first aid kit I carried. Whitney, USA's highest point outside of Alaska. Langley - 14,026 ft Mt. Mt. Whitney annually since 2002. Langley instead. The view of Mt. We didn't acclimatize and so took our time to do the hike. Whitney 14,500'. I only have one night I can spend at elevation and want to attempt Langley. . 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. Pickering, Rock Creek Show more We started at 5.30 am from the Cottonwood Lakes campground and got back by 11.15 pm. The redoubtable Clarence King made what was probably the second ascent in 1871 in clouds and poor visibility, believing that he had made the first ascent of Mt. The view of Mt. We followed the loop in clockwise direction but would recommend doing it in counter clockwise direction. Spoke with eastern Sierra interagency center and they said as of today this trail is OPEN. The summit of 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. supports DBDC with Dual MAC, 2. Panoramic view toward Guitar Lake from the Whitney trail. While the lottery to get a permit for Mount Whitney can be challenging and competitive, Mount Langleyâs hikers can easily get a free permit on the day of their hike. The view of Mt. It is only 5 miles from Mount Whitney and in the same range. Mt. Mt. 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. It is the highest peak in the lower 48 and is the most sought after peak in the United States. Langley to Whitney Portal â Jul 7, 2012. Enjoy the beautiful views and difficult journey to the top. 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. With a total elevation change of over 32,000 feet and a complete lack of switchbacks the Trans Catalina Tr... After seeing some of the cuben hybrid material used on the Zpacks Exo backpacks, I decided to try some on my own version of a cuben pack. New Army Pass Trail This trail continues down the northwest side of New Army Pass into Sequoia National Park toward Lower Soldier Lake. Topos: Olancha, Lone Pine, Mt. Whitney (14,494 ft), highest summit in the contiguous United States, along the Eastern Sierras: Mt. Whitney 2007 Mount Langley Summit Saturday, August 18, 2007 Index <> The most popular route up Mt. Whitney where I had been at the same time the day before! Langley and Mt. OAP is more dramatic with steep, narrow trails and drop offs. Whitney, located in the long Sierra Nevada Mountain Range of California, is the highest mountain peak in the continental United States outside of Alaska. 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. Whitney Day Use permit is going to be cancelled, I was thinking about switching to Mt. Langley. Left summit at 1:15pm and got to the TH at 6:30pm. A hike ⦠Our route was Horseshoe Meadow - Cottonwood Pass - Soldier Lakes (camp) - Mt. Mt Langley Trailhead. We followed them down from the peak and still had trouble even with Alltrails, and GPS. As everyone said, this hike is moderate until the last 2.4 miles uphill. Overall a great hike! Whitney. While reading one night last winter I heard Candy ask a familiar question, "Are you on that backpacking website again". Langley from the Cottonwood Lakes. Sitting hidden in the Eastern Sierras Mt. I spent over night, got windy but most incredible night stars I’ve ever seen. Mt Langley has a great view of the Southern Sierra Nevada as mentioned above. Category Travel & Events; Song Feeding Line; Artist Boy & Bear; Licensed to YouTube by UMG (on behalf of Universal Music Australia Pty. NB. Langley can be reached in a day hike, and the wild ride up Horseshoe Meadow Reply Corcoran, Mt. Our Whitney permit got canceled due to fires. Mt Whitney trail condition reports from the folks who live and work on the mountain. Once you get to about 12,300', 1 trail become thirty routes to the summit. 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). What do you guys think? It's relatively easier to climb with fully loaded pack. Whitney led to much confusion amongst early ascensionists. Mount Langley is the ninth highest peak in California. Mt Langley (14,023 ft)is located south of Mt Whitney and is the ninth highest peak in the state and the seventh highest in the Sierras. Great views of Whitney from the summit. After a windy night near the shore of Sky Blue Lake I arose to crystal clear skies and enjoyed a relaxing hike through Miter Basin. It is also the third easiest to hike (after White Mountain and Mt Whitney) and its views are among the best. This is a short summary of what you will encounter on the Cottonwood Lakes trail and the Old Army Pass that leads to the Summit of Mt Langley. The view back down to Iceberg Lake from The Chute. The southern most of the California 14ers, Mt Langley is accessed via it's South Ridge from New Army Pass. Here is the beginning of high sierra if you drive north from highway 395. Although we took a wrong turn we ended up on the peak. The sand gets ya at Mt. Went up NAP and down OAP. August 23 â Crabtree Meadow to Rock Creek. It is also the southernmost 14er in the United States. East face from New Army Pass, class 2) Mt. Iâve hiked Mt. Langley. Started at 8.15am from our camp, reached the summit around 12.30pm and we're back at the camp by 4.15pm. 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 ⦠I did blow the whistle I had occasionally and used the headlamps we had for this last phase from Lake 4 back to trailhead. This is a brief... After completing the first section of the Sierra High Route last summer I realized it was time to build a much more burly backpack. Getting higher, the view back toward Upper Soldier Lake. Hiked Langley on 8/29. First 7 miles to the lakes are easy, so if you want to pack extra weight for comfort I’d say do so. have to be extra careful. Cottonwood Lake #5. photo op. We were a group of 5 and hiked Mt Langley on 8/29. The push from Cottonwood Lakes to the summit is rocky, sandy, and gravely and makes for a tedious climb. We did this as a day hike. Took Old Army pass up. Langley, Upper Soldier Lake, Miter Basin, Erin Lake, Mt. A hike … Getting near dark just above Sky Blue Lake in Miter Basin. I would say this is 80% as challenging as Whitney, Climbed Langley Aug 29. There’s no trickery. 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. ). Whitney from Mt. The one class III section on the way to Mt. Langley (14,042ft). view of Mt. Flip flops, pillow, camp chair, etc. Leaving the Whitney main trail for the Mountaineers Route. This hike is serious, and awesome, and challenging. Whitney and approximately 500 feet below. 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. 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. Lungs still recovering. Pickering July 2-5 2009 Cottonwood Lakes, New Army Pass, Mt. I was going to camp at Soldier Lake and go around to Army Pass to climb Mt. Langley is Mt. The huge campground in a timberline forest at 10,000 feet was deserted. 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. at the top after the 2000ft climb. Dave on the trail near the hut. Below are weather averages from 1971 to 2000 according to data gathered from the nearest official weather station. Mount Langley is located just south of the Mount Whitney hike and is the southernmost California fourteener in the Sierra Nevada mountain range. The clear skies and warm air allowed us to take off our packs and take in the views. The Trans Catalina Trail. Langley to the south from near Discovery Pinnacle. Mt. The views at the top and on the way of the lakes were spectacular and well worth the effort. I'd say do both OAP, NAP and see all the lakes. Hiking Mount Whitney via Mt Langley & the most beautiful lakes in the world. : Mount Langley This 22-mile trek travels past Cottonwood Lakes Trail over New Army Pass to a 14,042-foot summit with towering views of the Sierra. All worth for the breathtaking views from the top. From Lake 4 to the trailhead although easy terrain but being in the dark required caution. The summit is 10.5 miles from the trailhead with an elevation gain of 4,002 Feet. Both Forester Pass and Mt. Day 1: 3 miles - 3,500' climb. Ask the park ranger when you pick up your permits what conditions are like. Whitney and Langley (on the left) left to right-Josh, Anita, Harv, Jules, Karine. I was ... 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. Langley. Looking straight up The Chute from Iceberg Lake @ 12,640'. Historically, there has been a high level of bear activity in the Cottonwood Lakes area. Looking back toward Upper Soldier Lake on the climb to Mt. Whitney to Mt. Mount Whitney, the highest peak in the contiguous United States, lies 4.8 miles to the … Is this mountain open for hikers? Whitney to … Multiple viable campsites, but would also recommend camping at lakes 4 or 5 since most people seem to camp at #3. Whitney. I had a good climb up Shasta's West Face and wanted to do more that summer. Backpacking from Horseshoe Meadows to Cottonwood Lake#3 was manageable with regular breaks. Smoke from wildfire in the distance started to blow in by late afternoon. Russell along the Eastern Sierras: Lone Pine Peak (12,944 ft) and Mt. From there, the Cottonwood Lakes Trail gently makes its way through pristine alpine terrain to a series of several crystal-clear alpine lakes, all in the shadow of the high Sierra peaks like Mt Langley. Suggest taking left at the fork towards "new army pass" instead of right towards "cottonwood lakes" about 4 miles into the hike. I tho... Mt. We reached the summit of Mt. Whitney (14,494 ft) along the Eastern Sierras: Rugged Mt. One goes uphill and 3 are flat/downward slope. Mt Langley, located in the Eastern Sierra just south of Mt Whitney, is the tenth highest mountain in California (4280m). Langley’s interests focused primarily on the measurement of solar energy, but his team also collected metrological data. Finally at the top of The Chute, the view from The Notch. Whitney (14494ft. Whitney 2007. You can also purchase a park specific annual pass for $70. Whitney and Mt. Our pace was moderate, but athletic, with breaks for snacks, sunscreen, shoe laces, etc, but good pace while moving. The yack trail out to either Army or New Army Trail rocks and rolls and sandy. The objective of our commentary: Whitney - 22 miles of hiking, easy to complete if you come prepared. The route was easy to follow, just don’t stray away from the beaten path with obvious boot prints. It was a pleasant treat after hiking though rain, hail, and wind on our way to the summit of Mt. Bring plenty of water and snacks and do your best to follow ALL the cairns. It was only 1:00 pm so after taking a few photos I took the Whitney Trail down toward Discovery Pinnacle where I left the trail and followed a cross country route down the 'Sand Hill' to Crabtree Lakes, then over Crabtree Pass and finally to Sky Blue Lake just after dark. Langley is only about 500 feet shorter than Mt. Langley provides a great view of the south Sierra in all directions from the summit, including the Mount Whitney group, the Great Western Divide, Olancha Peak, and Owen's Valley. Whitney's kid sister that gets ignored in the shadow of the much cooler kid on the block. Langley Hike Click here to view the pictures On Sunday, Dave and I left Mammoth Lakes and drove south to Lone Pine then to Horseshoe Meadows Campground to try Mt. Beautiful scenery. It is the ninth-highest peak in the state and the seventh-highest in the Sierra. Langley (and you'd also might as well grab Mt. Mt. While the lottery to get a permit for Mount Whitney can be challenging and competitive, Mount Langley’s hikers can easily get a free permit on the day of their hike. It was a clear day. Whitney Timelapse Topic Options #99875 - 05/31/15 09:21 PM Mt Langley current conditions: TheGreatUnwashed Member Registered: 10/14/14 ... Well I am off to Horseshoe Meadows TH parking lot to spend a few hrs sleeping before I make for the summit of Mt. That steep. Whitney (14,494 ft) along the Eastern Sierras Edit: Thanks everyone, your responses are very helpful! The elevation was tough for both the two others in the group with one not making it up past 12,500 feet. 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 The weather was incredible. Switchbacks made the decent easier but you've got to gain all that back when you head up the next section. Mt Langley is The 9th Highest Peak in California. Langley was a really great hike. second break. Ansel Adams along the XST - Cross Country Sierra Traverse This year the mountain gods provided a tremendous oppor tunity. She was looking at a permit for Wednesday. Langley - Old Army Pass - Cottonwood Lakes - Horseshoe Meadow. I was⦠Muir while you're up on the Whitney summit ridge). Acclimation is a very important factor for an enjoyable day hike of Mt. My windiest day in the Sierra. Langley sits less than 10 miles south of Mt. Left TH at 3pm, arrived and Cottonwood Lake #3 around 6:30pm. Its pretty straightforward. The view of Mt. The view from the top of Old Army Pass, the route down to the Cottonwood Lakes. This did hurt us and we made it to the summit at 3.15 pm. That's a lot of Whitney experience for two guys to share. Mount Langley is the ninth highest peak in California. Langley Microadventure route. 16.5 lbs with food and gear for 2 1/2 days. We couldn't get overnight permits for the Cottonwood Lakes trailcamp halfway up the Langley trail, but we were hoping to be able to get them at the Lone Pine visitor center the day before our hike. As of September 2020, trails in this area are closed due to wildfire. There appears to be no appear trail defined at the top for following the cairns and that can be frustrating as you try to figure out the route. We filtered water at High Lake on our way up and at Lake 5 on our way down. Overnight trip with Josh, Billy, Nolan, me to the top of Mt. From Whitney trail, class 3) Mt. Whoa! Langley and Mt. And I shared the peak with only 2 other people, Steve and Bruce. Mt. It was great! Langley. The second part that confuses people is the final push to the top. 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. Fees are $35 per vehicle or $30 per motorcycle. The use trails were easy to follow to Iceberg Lake, but from there the route climbs a 1,500' chute with loose talus and steep ledges to 'The Notch'. Beautiful lakes and great backpacking. Does anyone know the snowpack conditions as of end of May 2015 on the Normal Route Army Pass to Mt. It is highly recommended that you spend a night at one of the campgrounds at the trailhead if doing a day hike to get better acclimatization of the body. We took Old Army Pass up and down. I first climbed the mountaineers route up Mount Whitney, the tallest peak in the lower 48 states, and then went after Mount Langley.Ironically though, it took me 2 attempts to get to the summit of Mount Langley. I made it back to the car at Horseshoes Meadows by 6;00 pm, making it a 52 hour Microadventure. Langley. At 14,026 it comes in just under 500 feet shorter than Mt. Whitney & Mt. Whitney. Langley, Mt. Took old army down as well. Lowering your center of gravity and side stepping while coming down is a much more stable way to get down this steep part. The peak is part of a massive granite wall that stretches fifteen miles from Mt. August 20 â Mount Whitney Summit. Tyndall, in the north, at 14,024 feet to Mt. The beginning of the talus climb up The Chute. 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