Mt. LeConte

Mt. LeConte via Meysan Lake

Camped at Meysan Lake and then the next day climbed LeConte via the NW chute (which has the "waterfall pitch", a Class IV 15 foot section that is the crux). We brought equipment to rappel back down this pitch on the descent.

Trailhead:

Whiteny Portal campground - you can park on the road and then make your way to the south/east corner of the campground- pick up a trail that leads you through some private cabins before picking up the trail proper.
Difficulty:

Should be comfortable with Class III/IV exposure.
Aesthetic Rating:

Great views of the whole Whitney region and the extent of the Comb Ridge (including Corcoran)
Distance:

Less than 20 miles round trip.
Type:

Overnight