Whitney Map

Mount Whitney
by NatGeo Map #322

Mount Whitney is universally famous as the highest peak in the contiguous United States, as well as the highest point in California. National Geographic’s Trails Illustrated map of Mount Whitney delivers unmatched detail and valuable information to assist you in your exploration of this beautiful region. Expertly researched and created in partnership with local land management agencies, this map features key areas of interest including Sequoia, Kings Canyon NP, Inyo NF and John Muir Wilderness; South Fork Kern River; Diaz Lake; and Cottonwood Lakes.

Whitney Map With miles of mapped trails including the popular Pacific Crest and John Muir trails, this map can guide you off the beaten path and back again in some of the most breathtaking scenery in the region. The clearly marked trails include mileage between intersections. A Mount Whitney trail profile inset showing the changes in altitude from various points along the Pacific Crest Trail Junction and the Whitney Portal Trailhead provides a handy tool for hikers. Scenic byways are noted for those wishing to take in the scenery by car. The map base includes contour lines and elevations for summits, passes and many lakes. Some of the many recreation features noted are campgrounds, trailheads, boat launches, swimming and fishing areas, and pack stations. Map includes helpful information about climbing Mount Whitney. (which you should do online and offline, months in advance, if you really plan to hike the peak)

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Whitney Portal is a tourists attraction, as well as a NFS campground, and trailhead for the thousands of hikers who visit the area. Whitney Portal Road leads uphill 20 miles from US 395 @ Lone Pine, CA

see also –

Mt Whitney Zone Map & Mount Whitney Highcountry Map, both by Tom Harrison Maps

Inyo National Forest Map USDA

Inyo National Forest Topo Atlas

Bishop Pass Trail Map

John Muir Wilderness / JMT Maps

Golden Trout Wilderness Maps

Mount Whitney Topo

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Whitney Portal Store & Cafe

EASTERN SIERRA US 395

nearby towns:

Hoover Wilderness Trail Map

Green Creek trailhead at NFS campground

Snowy mountain peaks usually do not melt until late spring, so expect mud or snow from November – May. Summer is great time for warm weather, backpacking, mountaineering, horseback rides to the highcountry, alpine lakes or stream fishing. Aspen groves are excellent in early Autumn.

Mucho wilderness surrounds the actual Hoover Wilderness Area – with Yosemite NP bordering most of west side and US Highway 395 w/ National Forest situated along the eastern side. Cattle grazing is common in summer months on the National Forest land, so don’t freak out at the cows. Always drive slow and cautiously around all livestock.

Hoover Wilderness Map
Tom Harrison Maps

Eastern Sierra Wilderness
Hoover Wilderness Region Trail Map

Hoover Wilderness Trail Map, Bridgeport California Backpacking High Sierra CA; Twin Lakes Hoover trailhead access, Lundy Lake, Green Creek Fishing Camping, Virginia Lakes Eastern Sierra, Buckeye Creek Campgrounds, Buckeye Hot Springs, Leavitt Meadows, Matterhorn Peak, Yosemite Park north boundary, Hoover Trail Maps; Durable, waterproof plastic map; Folded. Map Scale: 63.36K; ISBN# 9781877689895

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Hoover Wilderness Map

Dirt roads for camping, off of Green Creek Road

nearby destinations –

Topo Trail Map

Bridgeport
Buckeye Creek
Buckeye Campground
Buckeye Hot Springs
Green Creek Road
Leavitt Meadows
Matterhorn Peak
Twin Lakes
Virginia Lakes
Yosemite Northeast

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Historic Burr Trail, south of Capital Reef NP

HIGH DESERT: Southern Utah is a magical place to explore. Red rock and National Parks, State Parks – too numerous to name. Outdoor recreation around every corner – from river rafting to rugged canyon hikes, wildlife watching to wheeling. Dispersed camping, very abundant. Dirt back roads, by the many miles. Hiking and biking, all over!

The east-west Interstate 70 splits the state, so most parks are located south of the freeway. Green River is a highway town, along I-70 and the mecca, Moab, is south of the interstate.

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MOAB, UT (southeast Utah) – is a hot bed of recreation activities, tourism, hotels, shopping, plus the 2 National Parks.

TORREY, UT (south central Utah) – hip mountain village, next to Fish Lakes National Forest and Capital Reef National Park. Restaurants, motels, RV Campground with showers, and a grocery stop.

SPRINGDALE, UT (southwest Utah) – the small river town that has merged with neighboring Zion National Park. Tourists everywhere.

Seek the small back roads to get you up and around the outskirts of Zion – very scenic drives. Ghost towns, pinyon & juniper forests, hidden canyons, watrfalls, kolobs and buttes. North of Zion NP, Navajo Lake and Cedar Breaks National Park @ 8000′ elevation – can have snow more than half the year, so plan according.

UTAH TIP = Beware: Thunderstorms and heavy rains are part of the package here in this desert state. Extreme flash floods possible, know the weather forecast and the warnings. Stay out of slot canyons during rainy season. Watch out for wet, muddy, red dirt roads. You’ll get stuck, even in 4WD.

Small farming towns are scattered throughout the National Park areas, some more geared for travelers than others. Many National Forests and BLM areas to camp (for free). Usually just a few miles outside the National Park boundaries. The further you get off pavement, the more seclusion you can find. Find the nearest ranger station and ask some questions – if needbe.

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Utah Park Maps by NatGeo

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Capital Reef National Park Map

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Utah’s National Parks are unbelievably beautiful. Enjoying one National Park at a time would require months. Hiking, off-roading and camping are always popular during the summer months, yet most of the parks are open all year long.

Capital Reef is a fertile high desert canyon with plenty of great slot canyons and archways to explore. The main campground on the highway is located next to a historic fruit orchard.

Capital Reef Map Cathedral Valley is a cool off-road destination for secluded camping, way off the paved highway. Self sufficient campers only!

The Burr Trail is a historic graded road, with steep switchbacks and red rock scenery. This main backcountry route connects the National Park to remote BLM land, south of the park.

Hiking in Capital Reef National Park

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NatGeo #267 – Capitol Reef NP Map

Capital Reef Map

May is generally the best month for camping & hiking in southern Utah. Summer can bring triple digit heat and late season thunderstorms. Flash floods are common and life threatening in this mountainous high desert region. Winter snow is typical in this region.

Fishlake National Forest is neighboring the National Park on the west side of Capital Reef NP. Free camping is available on dirt roads in the National Forest; Capital Reef Map campfire permits are required for back country camping. RV park, motels, market and restaurants available in Torrey.

nearest town:
Torrey, UT

Historic Burr Trail is a very long, yet drivable, graded dirt road connecting many public lands in south central Utah. High clearance is recommended, 4WD may be required during wet weather or snow.

apps/maps:
download digital topos & maps

BLM Map: West Wayne County UT (free)
Fishlake National Forest Topo Atlas
Fishlake NF Utah – Off Road Map (free)
Fishlake NFS Visitor Map – North Half
Glen Canyon Lake Powell Map NPS (free)
Glen Canyon Recreation Area – Lake Powell Map
Grand Staircase Escalante Map BLM
Motorized Routes Map, Emery County UT
NatGeo #707 – Fish Lake, Manti Map (Interstate 70)

Free Camping @ Fishlake NF – Torrey, Utah