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the Whitney Portal Road. As you travel on the Whitney Portal road, be on the lookout in a few miles (3.1) for Horseshoe Meadows
Road on the left.
Follow Horseshoe Meadows Road to the Cottonwood Lakes/Army Pass trailhead. Make sure you turn right at the sign indicating
Cottonwood Lakes or you may end up at the trailhead for cottonwood pass and be on your way to Cirque Peak. I have heard of
people doing this, and actually climbing the wrong mountain. The road to Cottonwood Lakes is quite spectacular, but steep. It takes
you just above 10,000 feet above sea level. The views down into the Owens Valley will take your breath away. But keep your eyes
on the road for a miscalculation with your vehicle would cost you dearly.
Permits are required for overnight stays on Mt Langley. For permit information go to the John Muir Wilderness section, and then
look for Cottonwood Lakes trailhead by clicking here. There you will see the dates that are taken so you can plan for your trip
accordingly.
Horseshoe Meadows is where you will find the trailhead for this described trip up Mt Langley. There are a few walk-in campsites at
the trailhead for $6.00 per night. There is also a larger equestrian campground and pack station located in the area.
Road on the left.
Follow Horseshoe Meadows Road to the Cottonwood Lakes/Army Pass trailhead. Make sure you turn right at the sign indicating
Cottonwood Lakes or you may end up at the trailhead for cottonwood pass and be on your way to Cirque Peak. I have heard of
people doing this, and actually climbing the wrong mountain. The road to Cottonwood Lakes is quite spectacular, but steep. It takes
you just above 10,000 feet above sea level. The views down into the Owens Valley will take your breath away. But keep your eyes
on the road for a miscalculation with your vehicle would cost you dearly.
Permits are required for overnight stays on Mt Langley. For permit information go to the John Muir Wilderness section, and then
look for Cottonwood Lakes trailhead by clicking here. There you will see the dates that are taken so you can plan for your trip
accordingly.
Horseshoe Meadows is where you will find the trailhead for this described trip up Mt Langley. There are a few walk-in campsites at
the trailhead for $6.00 per night. There is also a larger equestrian campground and pack station located in the area.
Sean (left) and Kurt just getting up from a night in the back of my pickup,
ready for the first day on Mt Langley. The Cottonwood Lakes Trailhead
at 10,000 feet is a good place to spend a little time so you can begin to get
acclimated for your climb up 14,042 foot Mt Langley. We most often
make the effort to camp at trailheads if they are located high up for this
purpose.
High altitude sickness has a way of turning an otherwise enjoyable
adventure into misery, thus it is important to know your limits so that you
can gain elevation at a pace that enables you to adjust comfortably to the
pressure changes that go along with high altitude.
ready for the first day on Mt Langley. The Cottonwood Lakes Trailhead
at 10,000 feet is a good place to spend a little time so you can begin to get
acclimated for your climb up 14,042 foot Mt Langley. We most often
make the effort to camp at trailheads if they are located high up for this
purpose.
High altitude sickness has a way of turning an otherwise enjoyable
adventure into misery, thus it is important to know your limits so that you
can gain elevation at a pace that enables you to adjust comfortably to the
pressure changes that go along with high altitude.
The town of Lone Pine California is located at the base of both Mt
Langley and Mt Whitney. If you have the time you will find it very
worthwhile to explore the town a bit. Try and have at least one of your
meals at a local eatery and get to know some of the people who work and
live there. Mt Whitney and Mt Langley are extremely popular mountains
for climbers, hikers, and backpackers, and many of the locals can offer
unique information and stories that will add to your experience.
In the image to the left, you see some of our party at the Whitney Cafe
down in Lone Pine. Note all the pictures on the wall. Many establishments
have signed photos of famous movie stars from the heyday of westerns
that were filmed in this area in the 1930's - 1960's.
Langley and Mt Whitney. If you have the time you will find it very
worthwhile to explore the town a bit. Try and have at least one of your
meals at a local eatery and get to know some of the people who work and
live there. Mt Whitney and Mt Langley are extremely popular mountains
for climbers, hikers, and backpackers, and many of the locals can offer
unique information and stories that will add to your experience.
In the image to the left, you see some of our party at the Whitney Cafe
down in Lone Pine. Note all the pictures on the wall. Many establishments
have signed photos of famous movie stars from the heyday of westerns
that were filmed in this area in the 1930's - 1960's.
Mt Langley is
located in the US
state of California and
is part of the Sierra
Nevada Mountain
Range. Getting there
is similar to getting to
Mt Whitney. Take
US highway 395 to
Lone Pine, CA and
head west on
located in the US
state of California and
is part of the Sierra
Nevada Mountain
Range. Getting there
is similar to getting to
Mt Whitney. Take
US highway 395 to
Lone Pine, CA and
head west on
The photo to the left shows a view from high up on
the Horseshoe Meadows Road. Looking to the
southeast as shown here, you can see a good size
portion of the Owens Valley, and the Panamint Range
(that runs for 100 miles from north to south) far off
in the distance.
Horseshoe Meadows Road takes you from an
elevation of 3,700 feet in the little town of Lone Pine
to 10,000 feet at the Cottonwood Lakes Trailhead.
Make sure your vehicle is up to the job of climbing to
the top of this steep road, and your brakes are in top
condition for the descent. The drop offs in places
along the road are incredible so keep you eyes on the
road and avoid distractions.
the Horseshoe Meadows Road. Looking to the
southeast as shown here, you can see a good size
portion of the Owens Valley, and the Panamint Range
(that runs for 100 miles from north to south) far off
in the distance.
Horseshoe Meadows Road takes you from an
elevation of 3,700 feet in the little town of Lone Pine
to 10,000 feet at the Cottonwood Lakes Trailhead.
Make sure your vehicle is up to the job of climbing to
the top of this steep road, and your brakes are in top
condition for the descent. The drop offs in places
along the road are incredible so keep you eyes on the
road and avoid distractions.
Cottonwood lakes on Mt Langley
are a great place to fish. But you
need to be aware of the rules. To
the right, you see some of the
restrictions that are enforce. Some
of the lakes are catch and release,
and there are bait restrictions. Best
to call the Lone Pine Ranger
station (760-876-6200) for the
latest information on fishing
regulations, so you can take along
only what you need.
are a great place to fish. But you
need to be aware of the rules. To
the right, you see some of the
restrictions that are enforce. Some
of the lakes are catch and release,
and there are bait restrictions. Best
to call the Lone Pine Ranger
station (760-876-6200) for the
latest information on fishing
regulations, so you can take along
only what you need.
Additional Mount Langley Links on Timberline Trails
Langley Home Page Trailhead Along the Trail High Camp Summit
Langley Home Page Trailhead Along the Trail High Camp Summit
Mt Langley - Getting Started timberlinetrails.net