Mt Whitney Zone Forums General Discussion Whitney Main Trail Conditions 2017 (Out-of-Date)

NaniTree:
Some people make it up and back with microspikes, but most say they're not a good idea.

Plan on wading in a few places.

Your CalTopo map is right on the nose for the Main Trail. You will vary from that if you choose to take more direct routes where the snow covers the trail too much -- especially the switchbacks.

Please take pictures and report back:
Any water crossings where you need to wade
Outpost Camp -- water on the trail
First significant snow
Zoom in on the cables section on the switchbacks, if you can find them.