Mt. Langley Permit: Route
Mt. Langley permits are booked by advance reservation in Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks. The route covers 22 miles.
This guide covers the Mount Langley via Cottonwood Lakes permit.
$6 + $5/person
Permit Cost
2-3 days
Duration
22 miles
Distance
4,100'
Elevation Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
About Mt. Langley
California's 9th highest peak (14,042 ft) climbed via the scenic Cottonwood Lakes basin, a fourteener without the Whitney crowds.
The Mt. Langley route
- Distance
- 22 miles
- Route type
- out-and-back
- Elevation gain
- 4,100 ft
- High point
- 14,042 ft
- Low point
- 9,950 ft
- Trip length
- 2-3 days
- Difficulty
- strenuous
Eastern Sierra. Nearest town: Lone Pine
Points along the route
- Cottonwood Lakes TrailheadMile 0, 10,000 ft
- Cottonwood Lakes / New Army Pass JunctionMile 3.5, 10,400 ft
- Long LakeMile 6.15, 11,147 ft
- High LakeMile 6.82, 11,481 ft
- New Army PassMile 8.2, 12,400 ft
- Mount Langley summitMile 11, 14,042 ft
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a Mt. Langley permit?
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Mt. Langley permits require advance reservations. Book online as soon as reservations open for your desired dates.
How long is the Mt. Langley route?
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The route is 22 miles, as an out-and-back. Plan on 2-3 days.
How difficult is the Mt. Langley route?
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This is a strenuous route, demanding and requires excellent fitness.
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