For more than 50 of the most popular climbs, we have. Enhance your outdoor experience by using printed maps and. This is the infamous chute that skips the 99 switchbacks. Im a big fan of garmin gps devices, but i always found it disappointing that they charged extra for maps. However caltopo also offers more map layers, advanced tools, larger pdfs, and offline functionality on a yearly subscription basis.
In addition to the 40 waypoints, he gives instructions how to create and printout a trail. Hi zen, see waynes post on june 18, 2006 main trail gps readings and topo map on the wpsmb. You can also look at a map and plan your own backpacking trip the. This topographic map contains these locations and features. Topo maps and land ownership for mobile and desktop. Mt whitney climbing permit supertopo rock climbing. Caltopo offers free accounts to all users, which include a ton of features. It is located in eastcentral california, on the boundary between. The maps contain contour data, water features, and other items you are used to seeing on usgs maps, but are also recently updated with roads and other features. Customprinted topographic topo maps, aerial photos, and satellite images for the united states and canada.
Search results from map, maps, topographic, california. Here are some helpful navigation resources for climbers and hikers. Shows kings canyon national park, sequoia national park, inyo national forest with mileage between trail junctions, topographic lines with 80 foot contour intervals, and recreation information. I hate to hang my life on a gps because my software wont print maps to a.
Map, maps, topographic, california library of congress. The latitude and longitude coordinates of mount whitney are 36. Shows kings canyon national park, sequoia national. Mount whitney trail topo map, inyo county ca mount whitney area. I was invited to go on a 3 day backpacking trip to mt. Heres how to get and install free garmin gps maps for hiking and the. Visit this page for more information this nwtmint website is for reference only. Mount whitney high country map, whitney trail map, topo trails. And in most cases, the free maps are much better than the expensive garmin maps. In miles, you will reach whitney portal at an elevation of 8,365 feet.
Nwtmint has been purchased by ranger industries, llc. Note that due to the size of the file, it could take a while to display 30 seconds to several minutes. This site is different in that it gives very detailed directions that even the beginning hiker can follow. Complete tahoe to yosemite trail, pacific crest trail, and john muirtrail hiking maps. Mytopo us topo quad maps are based on the newly updated usgs 7. See the free topo map of mount whitney a summit in tulare county california on the mount whitney usgs quad map. Steve was the leader of a sierra madre boy scout troup and was leading a group 14 scouts and 7 adults on this hike. It is located in eastcentral california, on the boundary between californias inyo and tulare counties, 84. Map based on usc and gs datum quadrangles mt whitney and mt langley 7. Helens reveal records of diverse geologic processes including debris avalanche, lahar, huge water wave on a nearby lake, pyroclastic density currents surge and. Mytopo mount whitney, california usgs quad topo map. Geologic map of the mount whitney quadrangle, inyo and. Mount whitney is displayed on the mount whitney usgs quad topo map. The files have not been updated since that time, and many of the maps are more than 30 years old.
In addition to the 40 waypoints, he gives instructions how to create and printout a trail map using national geographic topo software. You can also get free latitude and longitude coordinates from the topographical map and set your gps. E emblem peak, x not on sps list in sps column metric contours and elevations on 7. Terrain navigator pro combines usgs topographic maps, aerial photos and our most advanced software tools. Whitney peak, kern canyon, ash mountain, whitney portal, little five lakes, bearpaw meadow, triple divide peak. American hiking society sierra club appalachian mountain club.
The power of new digital technology and the reliability of printed maps are the. Us topo maps can be downloaded free of charge from several usgs. Take us395 to lone pine and then turn west on whitney portal road. Mount whitney trail professional trail guide, topo map. Anyone who is interested in visiting mount russell can print the free topographic map and street map using the link above. Custom topo and satellite maps, usgs quads, and land ownership maps. So i have been using the national geographic topo software for the last couple of years and it has worked well for me. Available with public and private property boundaries. Seems to me that printing a map from topo software especially software that you pay for shouldnt be that difficult. River gorge around mt whitney orange county, ca philadelphia san. Geologic map of the mount whitney quadrangle, inyo and tulare. Utm grid and 1985 magnetic north at center of sheet topographic.
Create a custom map or order usgs quads and gmuhunting maps. I created this site to share all the great hikes i do with everyone else out there. California map academy features full state coverage of 1. This is the trailhead for both the mount whitney trail and the mountaineers route as well as many other mountaineering and climbing routes on mount whitney, mount russell, and mount carillon. Mount whitney topo map, tulare county ca mount whitney area. Anyone who is interested in visiting mount whitney can print the free topographic map and street map using the link above. Enhance your outdoor experience by using printed maps and mapping apps together. Hiking project is part of the rei coop family, where a life. Use topographic maps to find elevation, print high resolution maps, save a png, or just learn the topography around mount whitney mountaineers route.
Heres how to get and install free garmin gps maps for hiking and the outdoors. Mount russell topo map, tulare county ca mount whitney area. Instant access to topo maps, aerial photos, map tools, and map printsdownloads from any. Eastern sierra, high sierra backpacking, mount whitney map, hike, inyo national forest, eastern sierra, mount whitney map by tom harrison, hike, inyo national forest, eastern sierra hikes, mt whitney california topo, waterproof, topographic maps california, sierra whitney hike, high country trails, california sierra mountains durable.
Use topographic maps to find elevation, print high resolution maps, save a png, or just learn the. The map is by no means perfect, but it gives a fair rendition of the mt. I checked the tom harrison maps, but was only able to find a smidgen of the. Sierra raster topo garmin compatible map gpsfiledepot. Below is an an overview map showing all of the quads in their proper position and a listing of all of the quads included in the map. Click on map above to begin viewing in our map viewer. How to get free garmin gps maps for hiking 2020 hikingguy. Ive also included trail mileages, based on the book, mount whitney guide for. Use topographic maps to find elevation, print high resolution maps, save a png, or just learn the topography around mount whitney trail. The red outline on the map below identifies the boundaries of the mount whitney topo map. Mount whitney high country, with lone pine california. National geospatial program us topo product standard, 2011.
For me it essentially extends the utility of the usgs quads so that i can. You arent required to follow a trail like the jmt or hst to get to the mt whitney summit. Hi, im cris hazzard, aka hiking guy, a professional hiking guide. Mokelumne, carson iceberg, emigrant, ansel adams, sequoia, kings canyon, mount whitney wilderness maps. Waterproof and laminated maps shipped to your door. Since the entire map is approximately 3 gb, only about 23 of it will fit on one micro sd card. They are good topographic maps with elevation contours. Geologic map of the mount whitney quadrangle, inyo and tulare counties. Use caltopo for collaborative trip planning, detailed elevation profiles and terrain analysis, printing geospatial pdfs, and exporting maps to your smartphone as kmz or mbtiles fiels. A builtin keyword list allows search by map name and the maps are divided into 1215 sections for easy printing. A builtin keyword list allows search by map name and the maps are divided. All maps can be viewed and printed with adobe reader or comparable pdf viewing software. Whitney trail and mountaineers route for national geographic topo.
Know where you stand with the onx hunt gps chip, offering the best hunting gps maps for your garmin, mobile device, and beyond. Mytopo custom topo maps, aerial photos, online maps, and. The latitude and longitude coordinates of mount russell are 36. Mount whitney is universally famous as the highest peak in the contiguous united states, as well as the highest point in california. Our subscriptions are easy to cancel and are fully refundable if you are not pleased with the product. See the free topo map of mount whitney trail a trail in inyo county. Whitney trail and mountaineers route for garmin map source garmin. Map of peaks in region 4, gps route corcoran to whitney. Us topo maps can be downloaded free of charge from several usgs websites. Maps for climbing and hiking maps for climbing and hiking. Terrain navigator pro is fast becoming the standard for mapping professionals and committed outdoor enthusiasts who rely on accurate, detailed topos that can be used in the office and in the field with gps. Map of the eastern sierra here is the link to a 34mb pdf image of both sides of the map.
Whitney portal, crabtree and cottonwood lakes tom harrison maps. Ive also included trail mileages, based on the book, mount whitney guide for hikers and climbers, by paul hellweg and scott mcdonald. Geologic map of the mount whitney quadrangle, inyo and tulare counties, california. Mount whitney is the tallest mountain in the contiguous united states and the sierra nevada, with an elevation of 14,505 feet 4,421 m. While its extremely steep and difficult to get up, it can be a fantastic, easy way to glissade down if the snow is soft. The good news is that if you own a garmin gps device, theres a way to get free garmin gps maps. National geographics trails illustrated map of mount whitney delivers unmatched detail and valuable information to assist you in your exploration of this beautiful region. Helens reveal records of diverse geologic processes including debris avalanche, lahar, huge water wave on a nearby lake, pyroclastic density currents surge and flow, tephra fall, lava flow, growth of domes, and past glaciation. Us topo maps repackage geographic information system gis data in traditional map form. Whitney high country trail map mount whitney high country trail map catalog record only relief shown by contours, shading, and spot heights. Us topo topographic maps are produced by the national geospatial program of the u.
Geological survey topographic maps that we received in 1998. Whitney topo wilderness press maps by wilderness press. If you would like to order challenge coins or other web store. Mount russell is displayed on the mount whitney usgs quad topo map. Below is an an overview map showing all of the quads in their proper position and a listing of all of the quads included. Mt whitney the chute hiking trail, lone pine, california. Go to the main sierra peaks page, a clickable sierra peaks map, or a complete list of 344 sierra peaks prev in corcoran to whitney peak 4. Trails printable online topo maps offer shaded and unshaded reliefs, and aerial photos too. For the latest usgs topographic map products, please see the us topo web site. Whitney portal, crabtree and cottonwood lakes tom harrison maps by tom harrison maps and tom harrison jul 1, 2017. This site is different in that it gives very detailed directions that. If you would like to order challenge coins or other web store products, visit store. Whitney peak, kern canyon, ash mountain, whitney portal, little five lakes, bearpaw meadow, triple divide peak, cottonwoods lakes, horseshoe meadow.
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