Mt Whitney Zone Forums General Discussion Measured elevation gain/mileage MWT from the portal

7000ft is WAYYY off. Given that the trailhead elevation is 8360ft and the summit is 14505ft, you have a net gain of 6145ft. Add in elevation losses that must be regained such as the drop into Bighorn Sheep Park and the drop after Trail Crest, and 6400ft of elevation gain looks about right.