Mt Whitney Zone Forums General Discussion Whitney Main Trail Conditions 2015 (Out-of-Date)

I'm doing a one-night backpacking trip on the main Mt. Whitney trail on Saturday and Sunday (Sept. 26-27). Planning to camp at Trail Camp on Saturday night and start early Sunday morning at 3 AM to summit and come back to the Portal by 3 PM.

Are mosquitos, flies, or other bugs a problem this time of year? I read on the forum that it's been a wet spring and summer along the trail so mosquitos can be a problem. I'm wondering if I need a face net. I have DEET spray.