<\/a>Top of the world, or at least the top of Whitney.<\/p><\/div>\n
Oh, the view from all directions: To the north, the panorama of summits includes Mt. Williamson (second-highest peak in the continental U.S.) and to the south the procession of peaks includes Mt. Langley and Mt. Muir. To the west are the Sawtooth Peaks, the Kaweah Peaks and a section of the Great Western Divide and to the east, shimmering like some mirage far below is the Owens Valley.<\/p>\n
While it\u2019s tempting to want to linger on the summit for a long and well-deserved rest, be aware that hikers frequently underestimate the length of time required for the descent. You do not want to rush down the mountain on rubbery legs\u2014that\u2019s how injuries occur\u2014and you want to return to the trailhead before dark. Enjoy your passage down the mountain, but remember to stay focused and watch your step.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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