Mount Langley is one of the easiest California Fourteeners to climb if the Army Pass route is chosen. Enjoy the beautiful views and difficult journey to the top. 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. 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. Traveling in Bear Country. I'd say do both OAP, NAP and see all the lakes. Topos: Olancha, Lone Pine, Mt. Great views of Whitney from the summit. Took Old Army pass up. Whitney @ 14,500'. Two of us did slip and lost balance. 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. Iâve hiked Mt. Langley? Hiked on 9/1/20. Langley to the south from near Discovery Pinnacle. She was looking at a permit for Wednesday. Mt. I was up there a few hours ago! I looked across to Mt Whitney and thought of last yearâs view of Mt Langley from Mt Whitneyâs peak. Whitney from Mt. 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. Whitney 2007. From what I've read, Mt. Langley has had a checkered history and the peak’s close proximity to Mt. Langley to Whitney Portal â Jul 7, 2012. first break. Tyndall, in the north, at 14,024 feet to Mt. Most people will become nauseous and physically exhausted above 12,000' if they don't acclimate. 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. Mt Langley Trailhead. Langley, Upper Soldier Lake, Miter Basin, Erin Lake, Mt. Whitney (7.5') This tour takes you to the top of Mt. By 2 pm, it was unbearable to hike up in the cottonwood lakes and below. Historically, there has been a high level of bear activity in the Cottonwood Lakes area. hidden lake. Get acclimated to the altitude because once you get up above 13,000ft you'll feel it. 8 reviews of Mount Langley "Mount Langley has an elevation of 14,042' and is a good training hike for Whitney. This did hurt us and we made it to the summit at 3.15 pm. The objective of our commentary: Whitney - 22 miles of hiking, easy to complete if you come prepared. Whitney (14,494 ft) along the Eastern Sierras Langley, Mt. The beginning of the talus climb up The Chute. Take the second from left. August 19 â Miter Basin . 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. Rising to 14,042 feet, Mount Langley is less than five hundred feet shorter than Mount Whitney but receives far fewer visitors. Whitney Day Use permit is going to be cancelled, I was thinking about switching to Mt. I spent over night, got windy but most incredible night stars I’ve ever seen. I tho... Mt. Anyone who says "this is an easy 14er" is just being lame. I only have one night I can spend at elevation and want to attempt Langley. Reply We took Old Army Pass up and down. A few nights sleep above 8,000' and some type of warm up hike is generally enough to avoid severe altitude sickness. Mt Langley, located in the Eastern Sierra just south of Mt Whitney, is the tenth highest mountain in California (4280m). Langley Microadventure route. It is also the southernmost 14er in the United States. Left TH at 3pm, arrived and Cottonwood Lake #3 around 6:30pm. Pickering July 2-5 2009 Cottonwood Lakes, New Army Pass, Mt. From Lake 4 to the trailhead although easy terrain but being in the dark required caution. Langley can also be done in a day and is relatively comparable to Whitney (Main Trail) in terms of difficulty. The first 3 are easy to navigate but you come to a section with 3 different paths to choose and none look like they ever get close to heading in the right directions. Langley is Mt. Mt. The elevation was tough for both the two others in the group with one not making it up past 12,500 feet. Try hiking this trail in July, August or September to minimize this. It's relatively easier to climb with fully loaded pack. Be prepared for lots of loose sand/gravel and steep inclines all the way to the plateau of Langley. Whitney 14,500'. THere were 2 places where I couldn't find the trail but hopped across rocks. Whitney, located in the long Sierra Nevada Mountain Range of California, is the highest mountain peak in the continental United States outside of Alaska. We didn't acclimatize and so took our time to do the hike. Once you get to the cairns near the top its also mostly sand and tough to navigate so be prepared. The southern most of the California 14ers, Mt Langley is accessed via it's South Ridge from New Army Pass. However after the first 4-5 cairns you will come to the top of the hill. It is not technically challenging, but I would consider it a strenuous endeavor at 22 miles. At the store, we keep last minute supplies for hiking, camping, fishing, and related items for the portal visitors. Whitney. For more detail and photos on your approach to the summit of Mt Langley, see below. 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. Langley. Would it be better to go straight up to Langley like you did? All worth for the breathtaking views from the top. Left summit at 1:15pm and got to the TH at 6:30pm. If so, leave gear stashed at the lakes and use a day pack for the summit. 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. Mt. As everyone said, this hike is moderate until the last 2.4 miles uphill. Sitting hidden in the Eastern Sierras Mt. Undeveloped. 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 ⦠Langley. The clear skies and warm air allowed us to take off our packs and take in the views. It is also the southernmost 14er in the United States. The trail down from New Army pass and up from Old Army Pass was easy to navigate. Bring plenty of water and snacks and do your best to follow ALL the cairns. August 21 â Arctic Lake and Iceberg Lake. Mount Whitney, the highest peak in the contiguous United States, lies 4.8 miles to the … Posted by Shawn Butler on July 7, 2012 0 Comments. Whitney & Mt. Whitney lottery, we planned our camping trip around hiking Mt. Whitney and Langley (on the left) left to right-Josh, Anita, Harv, Jules, Karine. Mt Langley (14,023 ft)is located south of Mt Whitney and is the ninth highest peak in the state and the seventh highest in the Sierras. Looking straight up The Chute from Iceberg Lake @ 12,640'. Back to the car by 6:00 pm. I've also redone this tour route to include the 14000'+ Mt. Overall a great hike! Langley by far is the one we took to get up there. Whitney led to much confusion amongst early ascensionists. Whitney (14,494 ft) along the Eastern Sierras: Rugged Mt. Last one mile or so to the summit is steep. Mt Langley has a great view of the Southern Sierra Nevada as mentioned above. Whitney. Stop by here and you can enjoy the view of tallest mountain in the 49 states of the US. Corcoran, Mt. Langley (and you'd also might as well grab Mt. have to be extra careful. Mt. I would say this is 80% as challenging as Whitney, Climbed Langley Aug 29. I got a couple of bleeding bruises and had to use the first aid kit I carried. It is only 5 miles from Mount Whitney and in the same range. While the lottery to get a permit for Mount Whitney can be challenging and competitive, Mount Langley’s hikers can easily get a free permit on the day of their hike. Langley. 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. 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. Since it looks increasingly like my Mt. . The one class III section on the way to Mt. Last spring while walking the dogs I ran into my familiar neighbor Dwayne. The fall colors and shorter days reminded me that it was the end of the season and soon the first winter storms would arrive. The route was easy to follow, just don’t stray away from the beaten path with obvious boot prints. The view of Mt. Left for summit the following day at 9am, and arrived to the peak about 12:30pm. It was a pleasant treat after hiking though rain, hail, and wind on our way to the summit of Mt. It is only 5 miles from Mount Whitney and in the same range. Is this mountain open for hikers? Its pretty straightforward. Multiple viable campsites, but would also recommend camping at lakes 4 or 5 since most people seem to camp at #3. I am doing the JMT and finishing late September to horseshoe meadow. The area is south of Lone Pine, CA and an hour drive from Mt. Whitney (15'); Cirque Pk., Mt. Cairns lead the way through the maze of sandy scree. Mt Whitney trail condition reports from the folks who live and work on the mountain. Spoke with eastern Sierra interagency center and they said as of today this trail is OPEN. Iâm pretty fit, can hike 20 miles/6000ft no problem without elevation, but just want to be cautious. Suggest taking left at the fork towards "new army pass" instead of right towards "cottonwood lakes" about 4 miles into the hike. From Whitney trail, class 3) Mt. ). Langley (14,042ft). I don't think anyone will be moving these huge cairns! Once you get to about 12,300', 1 trail become thirty routes to the summit. Beautiful views. Went up NAP and down OAP. While the lottery to get a permit for Mount Whitney can be challenging and competitive, Mount Langleyâs hikers can easily get a free permit on the day of their hike. Mt Langley is the 9th highest peak in California and a great objective for someone's first 14er. New Army Pass Trail This trail continues down the northwest side of New Army Pass into Sequoia National Park toward Lower Soldier Lake. This is a 3 days backpacking trip starting from Horseshoe Meadows in Inyo National Forest. Mount Langley is the ninth highest peak in California. We used headlamps in the first 45 mins of the hike. Overall we found the last part of the trail from the New Army Old Army junction to Mt Langley to be more challenging than any part of Mt Whitney trail. Langley was a really great hike. : Old Cottonwood Creek Trail This 8 to 9-mile day hike follows a secluded trail through mountain meadows … Switchbacks made the decent easier but you've got to gain all that back when you head up the next section. After camping at Upper Boy Scout Lake I got an early start on the Mountaineers Route to Mt. After getting rejected from the Mt. Category Travel & Events; Song Feeding Line; Artist Boy & Bear; Licensed to YouTube by UMG (on behalf of Universal Music Australia Pty. Our Whitney permit got canceled due to fires. 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. August 23 â Crabtree Meadow to Rock Creek. Here is a small list of peaks that you will be able to see from the summit of Mt Langley. Panoramic view toward Guitar Lake from the Whitney trail. . Our route was Horseshoe Meadow - Cottonwood Pass - Soldier Lakes (camp) - Mt. The view of Mt. Took old army down as well. Whitney Portal. At that point, you will see 4 sets of trails splitting up. Langley. The 2000-foot climb up. And I shared the peak with only 2 other people, Steve and Bruce. The route falls somewhere between hiking and scrambling. Mt. 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. 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. As of September 2020, trails in this area are closed due to wildfire. Whitney Zone; National Geographic: Mount Whitney; To purchase maps and guidebooks go to esiaonline.com. While reading one night last winter I heard Candy ask a familiar question, "Are you on that backpacking website again". Mt. To the east is Owens Valley, and to the west is the Kern River Valley. 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. 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. Whitney where I had been at the same time the day before! The North and South faces provide excellent technical rock … Mt. Mt. At that time, very little weather data had yet been collected at very high altitudes, and Langley took advantage of his access to the summit of Mt. The peak is part of a massive granite wall that stretches fifteen miles from Mt. The hike to lakes is an easy half day hike, while. Some of my backpacking buddies have been asking about a list of UL gear as a place to start lightening their pack weight. Although we took a wrong turn we ended up on the peak. This part required us to follow the cairns put there to mark the trail and occasional scrambling. Coming down was a challenge due to the loose gravel. If you have the time, plan on a night at Cottonwood Lakes. I made it back to the car at Horseshoes Meadows by 6;00 pm, making it a 52 hour Microadventure. 23 hours of hiking over a 52 hour Microadventure. 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 August 22 â Iceberg Lake to Crabtree Meadow. It also has a trail that will take you all the way to the top, and I would highly recommend it as a … We reached the summit of Mt. Whitney and Sky Blue Lake from Mt. The southern most of the California 14ers, Mt Langley is accessed via it's South Ridge from New Army Pass. I was⦠The view from the top of Old Army Pass, the route down to the Cottonwood Lakes. All in loose gravel and challenging to step. Day 1: 3 miles - 3,500' climb. Mt. I was ... After an early start I arrived at the ranger station in time to get a 'walk-in' permit for the North Fork Lone Pine Creek, also known as the Mountaineers Route up Mt. Saw a bunch of chipmunks, marmot, blue jays, a fox, black squirrels, big horned sheep, Beautiful hike and view but definitely a hard one. That's a lot of Whitney experience for two guys to share. Looking at Mt Whitney webcam there appears to be minimal snow in the area. looking at down at CWL #5 from the trail. Whitney is known to hold snow later in the season than other sections on this trail. It is also the third easiest to hike (after White Mountain and Mt Whitney) and its views are among the best. There appears to be no appear trail defined at the top for following the cairns and that can be frustrating as you try to figure out the route. Langley’s interests focused primarily on the measurement of solar energy, but his team also collected metrological data. Finally at the top of The Chute, the view from The Notch. We were a group of 5 and hiked Mt Langley on 8/29. Overshadowed by its popular neighbor Mt. Hiked new army in and old army out logging 22.15 miles taking the group 12 hours round trip. Because the hike is arguably easier than Mt. The rest of the day was all down hill through the beautiful golden meadows in the Cottonwood Lakes area. Whitney, USA's highest point outside of Alaska. Just had a word with Ranger, everything west on hwy 395 is closed due to fire, including Mount Langley. Langley. The yack trail out to either Army or New Army Trail rocks and rolls and sandy. 16.5 lbs with food and gear for 2 1/2 days. Mt. Looking back toward Upper Soldier Lake on the climb to Mt. First 7 miles to the lakes are easy, so if you want to pack extra weight for comfort I’d say do so. Langley in the south at 14,042. Backpacking from Horseshoe Meadows to Cottonwood Lake#3 was manageable with regular breaks. You can get the permit to Mt whitney and Mt langley here. Whitney led to much confusion amongst early ascensionists. Smoke from wildfire in the distance started to blow in by late afternoon. Back in 2015, I decided to attempt Mount Langley as my first solo backpacking trip. Whitney. Langley, Mt. Mt. Muir (14012ft. That steep. Getting near dark just above Sky Blue Lake in Miter Basin. NB. Pickering, Rock Creek Show more Finally at the top. 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. A hike ⦠Mt. The Trans Catalina Trail. Langley goes straight up that sand hill. We did this as a day hike. 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. Langley; Tom Harrison: Mt. Mt Langley is the 9th highest peak in California and a great objective for someone's first 14er. After refilling with water at Upper Soldier Lake I started the sandy scree slog up up up to Mt. 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. My first 14er!! This trip really started in 2007. LeConte, Lone Pine Peak, Mt. I was going to camp at Soldier Lake and go around to Army Pass to climb Mt. Langley. OAP is more dramatic with steep, narrow trails and drop offs. Enjoy the beautiful views and difficult journey to the top. Our pace was moderate, but athletic, with breaks for snacks, sunscreen, shoe laces, etc, but good pace while moving. Whitney 2007 Mount Langley Summit Saturday, August 18, 2007 Index <
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