Trail Crest

Trail Crest is a popular hiking ridge located in California’s Sierra Nevada, near Mount Whitney. It serves as a key point on the ascent route to Mount Whitney, the highest peak in the contiguous United States. The ridge offers stunning panoramic views of the surrounding mountains and valleys. Reaching Trail Crest involves a challenging hike with some scrambling over rocky terrain, often requiring a good level of fitness and careful footing. It is a well-known landmark for hikers and climbers, symbolizing a significant milestone on the journey to summiting Mount Whitney.