Mount Whitney

Highest peak in the contiguous United States.

Whitney Mt. Whitney

Mount Whitney is the highest peak in the contiguous United States, located in California's Sierra Nevada mountain range. Rising to 14,505 feet (4,421 m) above sea level, it's a popular destination for experienced hikers and mountaineers.

Mount Whitney is named after Josiah Whitney, a geologist who led the California Geological Survey.

Sierra Nevada United States

California United States

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