I made it back to the car at Horseshoes Meadows by 6;00 pm, making it a 52 hour Microadventure. Beautiful scenery. Left summit at 1:15pm and got to the TH at 6:30pm. Langley from the Cottonwood Lakes. I’ve hiked Mt. Back to the car by 6:00 pm. 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'. August 17 – Horseshoe Meadow to Cottonwood Lakes . 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. Most people will become nauseous and physically exhausted above 12,000' if they don't acclimate. Mt. Some of my backpacking buddies have been asking about a list of UL gear as a place to start lightening their pack weight. We followed them down from the peak and still had trouble even with Alltrails, and GPS. 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. Posted by Shawn Butler on July 7, 2012 0 Comments. A 6 day backpacking trip through the high Sierra Nevada. 8 reviews of Mount Langley "Mount Langley has an elevation of 14,042' and is a good training hike for Whitney. I’m pretty fit, can hike 20 miles/6000ft no problem without elevation, but just want to be cautious. I sent Bob Ayers some email saying "OK, I've climbed all the non-Sierra California 14ers, time to do one in the Sierra." Both Forester Pass and Mt. Langley. We didn't acclimatize and so took our time to do the hike. Mount Whitney, the highest peak in the contiguous United States, lies 4.8 miles to the … Langley. Whitney (14,494 ft) along the Eastern Sierras Whitney's kid sister that gets ignored in the shadow of the much cooler kid on the block. Hiked on 9/1/20. NB. Whitney (7.5') This tour takes you to the top of Mt. Once you get to about 12,300', 1 trail become thirty routes to the summit. I've also redone this tour route to include the 14000'+ Mt. Langley - 14,026 ft Mt. To the east is Owens Valley, and to the west is the Kern River Valley. Langley is the southern most 14er in the Sierra. Whitney 2007. thats the right trail and has cairns as well but its difficult to see. Below are weather averages from 1971 to 2000 according to data gathered from the nearest official weather station. Langley to Whitney Portal – Jul 7, 2012. We opted to hike Langley when we weren't able to get permits for the more popular Whitney. looking at down at CWL #5 from the trail. The fall colors and shorter days reminded me that it was the end of the season and soon the first winter storms would arrive. Whitney & Mt. Mt. In the spirit of Alastair Humphrey's  Microadventure  I took off for a quick late season adv... After years of searching for a lightweight two person shelter I finally settled on the Big Sky Evolution 2P/2D/2V free standing tent. Langley and Mt. Sunrise Below Langley. Mt. It's like you're on the moon. Langley (and you'd also might as well grab Mt. My rec would be to camp the night before at one of the lakes. Meysan Lakes Trail - Inyo NF - Located 2.6 miles away, on the Mount Langley Topo Map Mount Whitney Trail - Inyo NF - Located 4.4 miles away, on the Mount Whitney Topo Map PCT (Section 73) - Pacific Crest Trail - Located 7.4 miles away, on the Cirque Peak Topo Map It's doable but need to be careful of your footing, especially coming down. The views at the top and on the way of the lakes were spectacular and well worth the effort. 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. Mt. We followed the loop in clockwise direction but would recommend doing it in counter clockwise direction. Langley. August 20 – Mount Whitney Summit. 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. 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 … There’s no trickery. Suggest taking left at the fork towards "new army pass" instead of right towards "cottonwood lakes" about 4 miles into the hike. One of the trails that leads to the summit follows the Cottonwood Lakes Trail to Cottonwood Lake #4, and then continues on via Old Army Pass up out of the lake basin and to the summit. Langley was a really great hike. 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 I was up there a few hours ago! hidden lake. At the store, we keep last minute supplies for hiking, camping, fishing, and related items for the portal visitors. Whitney. Whitney Day Use permit is going to be cancelled, I was thinking about switching to Mt. Langley. Acclimation is a very important factor for an enjoyable day hike of Mt. The view of Mt. Anyone who says "this is an easy 14er" is just being lame. Langley. Langley sits less than 10 miles south of Mt. Old army pass has lot of loose rocks. This part required us to follow the cairns put there to mark the trail and occasional scrambling. Sitting hidden in the Eastern Sierras Mt. While reading one night last winter I heard Candy ask a familiar question, "Are you on that backpacking website again". It is the ninth-highest peak in the state and the seventh-highest in the Sierra. 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. Mount Langley is the ninth highest peak in California. Ltd.); … Hiking poles are your friends! Langley. OAP is more dramatic with steep, narrow trails and drop offs. Langley - Old Army Pass - Cottonwood Lakes - Horseshoe Meadow. 16.5 lbs with food and gear for 2 1/2 days. Whitney. I don't think anyone will be moving these huge cairns! Saw a bunch of chipmunks, marmot, blue jays, a fox, black squirrels, big horned sheep, Beautiful hike and view but definitely a hard one. have to be extra careful. Two of us did slip and lost balance. Langley, Upper Soldier Lake, Miter Basin, Erin Lake, Mt. Rising to 14,042 feet, Mount Langley is less than five hundred feet shorter than Mount Whitney but receives far fewer visitors. Langley, Mt. 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. The sand gets ya at Mt. Pickering July 2-5 2009 Cottonwood Lakes, New Army Pass, Mt. view of Mt. Enjoy the beautiful views and difficult journey to the top. Undeveloped. Smoke from wildfire in the distance started to blow in by late afternoon. Looking straight back down from near the top of The Chute. Whitney, located in the long Sierra Nevada Mountain Range of California, is the highest mountain peak in the continental United States outside of Alaska. 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Whitney led to much confusion amongst early ascensionists. It was a pleasant treat after hiking though rain, hail, and wind on our way to the summit of Mt. Mount Langley is the 9th tallest mountain in California and one of three California 14ers that can be accessed via a Class-1 hiking trail which makes it one of the easiest California 14ers to the summit. Golden meadows in the Cottonwood Lakes basin. A hike … It's relatively easier to climb with fully loaded pack. This hike is serious, and awesome, and challenging. Langley. It is only 5 miles from Mount Whitney and in the same range. Mt. Whitney. supports DBDC with Dual MAC, 2. Lowering your center of gravity and side stepping while coming down is a much more stable way to get down this steep part. Whitney is known to hold snow later in the season than other sections on this trail. Whitney, USA's highest point outside of Alaska. The objective of our commentary: Whitney - 22 miles of hiking, easy to complete if you come prepared. 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. Nolan lost my beanie at the top. LeConte, Lone Pine Peak, Mt. Great views of Whitney from the summit. Langley has had a checkered history and the peak’s close proximity to Mt. 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 trail down from New Army pass and up from Old Army Pass was easy to navigate. It was a clear day. The summit provides expansive views, solitude, and a deep feeling of accomplishment. Beautiful lakes and great backpacking. Our route was Horseshoe Meadow - Cottonwood Pass - Soldier Lakes (camp) - Mt. Langley? I did blow the whistle I had occasionally and used the headlamps we had for this last phase from Lake 4 back to trailhead. Flip flops, pillow, camp chair, etc. Does anyone know the snowpack conditions as of end of May 2015 on the Normal Route Army Pass to Mt. Langley (14,042ft). From what I've read, Mt. Whitney & Mt. Mt Whitney is the next peak over 14,000 feet as you travel north from Mt Langley. first break. She was looking at a permit for Wednesday. Get acclimated to the altitude because once you get up above 13,000ft you'll feel it. The steeper more direct ones are best. For me, hiking Mt Langley was actually my 2nd California 14er to summit. 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. We did this as a day hike. I tho... Mt. It is also the southernmost 14er in the United States. Things got difficult when entering the area with the large Cairns. 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. Sequoia National Park charges a fee to enter. Mt. Langley. As everyone said, this hike is moderate until the last 2.4 miles uphill. Langley can be reached in a day hike, and the wild ride up Horseshoe Meadow Leaving the Whitney main trail for the Mountaineers Route. I got a couple of bleeding bruises and had to use the first aid kit I carried. Mount Langley is one of the easiest California Fourteeners to climb if the Army Pass route is chosen. Whitney Zone; National Geographic: Mount Whitney; To purchase maps and guidebooks go to esiaonline.com. The area is south of Lone Pine, CA and an hour drive from Mt. Panoramic view toward Guitar Lake from the Whitney trail. Russell along the Eastern Sierras: Lone Pine Peak (12,944 ft) and Mt. . See park page for more information. Overall a great hike! Whitney lottery, we planned our camping trip around hiking Mt. You can get the permit to Mt whitney and Mt langley here. My first 14er!! Hiking Mount Whitney via Mt Langley & the most beautiful lakes in the world. The views are simply amazing. Langley, Mt. Mt. We took Old Army Pass up and down. Here is a small list of peaks that you will be able to see from the summit of Mt Langley. Definitely a hard but beautiful hike. Langley is only about 500 feet shorter than Mt. Pickering, Rock Creek Show more We started at 5.30 am from the Cottonwood Lakes campground and got back by 11.15 pm. The route to Mt. 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). The beginning of the talus climb up The Chute. Whitney trail, class 1) Whoa! Our Whitney permit got canceled due to fires. Spoke with eastern Sierra interagency center and they said as of today this trail is OPEN. We filtered water at High Lake on our way up and at Lake 5 on our way down. Is this mountain open for hikers? The summit is 10.5 miles from the trailhead with an elevation gain of 4,002 Feet. Langley. Edit: Thanks everyone, your responses are very helpful! Bring plenty of water and snacks and do your best to follow ALL the cairns. The southern most of the California 14ers, Mt Langley is accessed via it's South Ridge from New Army Pass. Whitney. August 23 – Crabtree Meadow to Rock Creek. In the beginning the cairns & trail is clear and marked. That's a lot of Whitney experience for two guys to share. 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. Hiking Mount Whitney via Mt Langley & the most beautiful lakes in the world. Whitney, which offers a great view of the surrounding area, and it sees far less… The trail up to Cottonwood Lakes is beautiful and shaded with dense trees. 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 Langley has a great view of the Southern Sierra Nevada as mentioned above. Coming down was a challenge due to the loose gravel. Fees are $35 per vehicle or $30 per motorcycle. The southern most of the California 14ers, Mt Langley is accessed via it's South Ridge from New Army Pass. 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. Mt Langley is The 9th Highest Peak in California. Its pretty straightforward. At 14,026 it comes in just under 500 feet shorter than Mt. The summit of Mt. Traveling in Bear Country. 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. Langley in the south at 14,042. Whitney (14494ft. 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. After camping at Upper Boy Scout Lake I got an early start on the Mountaineers Route to Mt. Mt Langley is the 9th highest peak in California and a great objective for someone's first 14er. THere were 2 places where I couldn't find the trail but hopped across rocks. Switchbacks made the decent easier but you've got to gain all that back when you head up the next section. Whitney East Face - 14,497 ft/14,505 ft? Whitney @ 14,500'. ). This is a 3 days backpacking trip starting from Horseshoe Meadows in Inyo National Forest. Whitney, Mt. Whitney. 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. I had a good climb up Shasta's West Face and wanted to do more that summer. The trail is primarily used for hiking, camping, and backpacking and is best used from June until October. That steep. Langley after more than 10 miles and just over 5 hours of hiking. We reached the summit of Mt. Whitney. Sometimes it looks to go out of the obvious direction, but it’s an old trail. Once you get to the cairns near the top its also mostly sand and tough to navigate so be prepared. Since it looks increasingly like my Mt. Mt. Last one mile or so to the summit is steep. Mt. 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 Took old army down as well. Langley and Mt. 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. Langley has had a checkered history and the peak’s close proximity to Mt. Historical Weather. What do you guys think? Backpacking from Horseshoe Meadows to Cottonwood Lake#3 was manageable with regular breaks. Mount Langley is located just south of the Mount Whitney hike and is the southernmost California fourteener in the Sierra Nevada mountain range. 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. Enjoy the beautiful views and difficult journey to the top. The yack trail out to either Army or New Army Trail rocks and rolls and sandy. Our pace was moderate, but athletic, with breaks for snacks, sunscreen, shoe laces, etc, but good pace while moving. Overnight trip with Josh, Billy, Nolan, me to the top of Mt. Mt. 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. Whitney 14,500'. Whitney to Mt. Mt Langley is the 9th highest peak in California and a great objective for someone's first 14er. Unlike the Mt Whitney crowds, I had only passed about 4-5 people going down as I ascended. 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. The route was easy to follow, just don’t stray away from the beaten path with obvious boot prints. Looking back toward Upper Soldier Lake on the climb to Mt. Looking straight up The Chute from Iceberg Lake @ 12,640'. Whitney but spent two nights at elevation first. Take the second from left. Left for summit the following day at 9am, and arrived to the peak about 12:30pm. 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. NB. 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. 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. The route falls somewhere between hiking and scrambling. I was going to camp at Soldier Lake and go around to Army Pass to climb Mt. Langley and Mt. Langley receives much less traffic while offering excellent views and … NAP pass is a little longer and has more elevation but the trails are well defined and there is a switchback. 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. Cairns lead the way through the maze of sandy scree. 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