Mt Whitney Zone Forums General Discussion Whitney Main Trail Conditions 2015 (Out-of-Date)

I was just there last week (8/10-8/14/15) for my first time climbing Mt. Whitney. There was plenty of water everywhere I expected to see water (judging by my trail map, and what I had heard others tell me), on most sections of the trail. The highest water source was the spring at the 21-23rd switchbacks (in the upper 97 switchback section before Trail Crest), which was flowing just fine. If I didn't know any better, I wouldn't have thought that we are going through a severe drought here in California. I carried 3 normal quart size Nalgene bottles with me on my hike, and most of the time I felt the 3rd one was just going along for the ride. There were plenty of sources to stop and refill along the way.

Hope this helps. Good luck with your hike!