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Mount Whitney
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Mount Whitney
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One of the highest peaks in the United States (14,505 ft) and the tallest in California. It can be climbed.
Overview of Mount Whitney
It is one of the highest peaks in the United States (14,505 ft) and the tallest in California. It can be climbed.
Key Facts
- Type of place: mountain.
- Tourist interest: (worth seeing).
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- Summit: 14,505 ft.
Mount Whitney Environment
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- Website: https://www.nps.gov/seki/whitney
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