High Sierra Trail: Planning a Thru Hike on the HST

The first step in thru-hiking the High Sierra Trail (HST) is get up the nerve to hike 80+ miles in the wilderness, into the middle of nowhere and over one of the tallest peaks in the US, which is Mount Whitney, elevation 14,501 feet. This guide includes: Permit Process Cost of Trip Parking and Transportation Necessary Gear Water Sources Safety and Hazards Itineraries Time Required Rules and Regulations Highlights of the Trail

High Sierra Trail: Day 0 + 1

Follow our journey from Orange County to the Sierras, to hike the High Sierra Trail. This guide details how we got there via the Greyhound, along with Day 1 of our trek on the High Sierra Trail. The trail begins in Sequoia Park and travels across the Sierras to Mount Whitney, at and elevation of 14,501 feet.