Applicants are reminded that:
- Being first to apply does not improve your chances of success; applications will be processed in random order after March 15th.
- You can list up to 15 different trip dates on the lottery application.
- Submit only one application. Groups that submit multiple applications will be rejected from the lottery.
The Whitney lottery addresses the overwhelming demand to complete a hike to this popular destination that draws mountaineers and hikers from throughout the world. Mt. Whitney is the southern terminus of the John Muir Trail and a part of several popular loop hikes in the Sierra Nevada. For more information about the Mt. Whitney Lottery, please visit https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/inyo/passes-permits/recreation/?cid=stelprdb5150055.