Whitney Portal Road from Lone Pine

The Whitney rises 18.9km through alpine terrain above the treeline, gaining 1,397m to 2,534m. The average gradient of 7.4% disguises ramps of 15.7% — the kind of gradient that turns plans into prayers. The 3 hairpin turns break up the climb, each one revealing a new perspective on the road ahead. The summit at 2,534m sits above the treeline, where the air thins and the views extend to distant peaks. Located in California, United-states.