White Mountain Peak

California Class 1 White Mountains
White Mountain Peak summit landscape
Rank 14

Elevation landscape

14,252 ft

Prominence height

7,196 ft

Difficulty signal_cellular_alt

Class 1

Est. Time schedule

1 day

Distance route

14 miles round-trip

Vert Gain trending_up

2,600 ft

White Mountain Peak (White Mountains) is most commonly climbed via the White Mountain Peak Road Trail. Rated 3/10 difficulty, the standard ascent typically takes 1 day, covering roughly 14 miles with 2,600 feet of vertical gain. The summit stands at 14,252 ft with 7,196 ft of clean prominence — among the most topographically significant peaks in the lower 48.

Recommended Route

White Mountain Peak Road Trail

Permits & Camping

Climbing Permits

No special climbing permit is required for White Mountain Peak, though wilderness or park entry fees may apply. Peak season runs June-October.

Season & Access

Permit details pending editorial review

Safety Information

Technical Requirements

  • Alpine Start
  • Altitude Acclimatization
  • Off-Trail Navigation

Known Hazards

  • Altitude Sickness
  • Dehydration
  • Hypothermia
  • Extreme Wind & Weather
  • Lightning Exposure

Data source: PeakList.org (elevation, prominence); PeakBagger/SummitPost (route, class, hazards, permits)

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