Getting to the Trailhead of Mt Langley is similar to Mt Whitney. Take US-395 to Lone Pine, CA, and head west on
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. The beautiful photo above was taken near the turn off. Follow Horseshoe Medows 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, and 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 most definitely cost you dearly. For permit information and availability click here.
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. The beautiful photo above was taken near the turn off. Follow Horseshoe Medows 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, and 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 most definitely cost you dearly. For permit information and availability click here.
Mt Langley - Getting Started
Photo by Sean French
Sean (left) and Kurt just getting up from a night in the back of
my pickup, ready for the first day on Mt Langley.
my pickup, ready for the first day on Mt Langley.
(Going clockwise from the left) Sean, Ben, Kevin, and Kurt
having their last non-pack breakfast at the Whitney Cafe down
in Lone Pine. Note all the movie star photos on the wall. Many
establishments have signed photos of famous people from the
heyday of westerns that were filmed in the area in the 1930's -
1960's.
having their last non-pack breakfast at the Whitney Cafe down
in Lone Pine. Note all the movie star photos on the wall. Many
establishments have signed photos of famous people from the
heyday of westerns that were filmed in the area in the 1930's -
1960's.
