White Mountain Peak Hike Guide

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After about 2 miles, you’ll reach the University of California Barcroft Facility at 12,470 feet. Just follow the main trail through the camp. The camp is full of experiments, instruments, and facilities for the researchers. It’s all private property, so st

Start by hiking at the well-marked gate. The gate opens for traffic to the research station.

The route climbs a steady dirt road past Barcroft Station at 2 miles before a final steep push to the 14,252 foot summit.

There’s some basic camping and fire pits to the right of the trailhead.

There’s plenty of parking at the trailhead. You can also see the primitive bathroom.

Here’s what the road looks like.

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There’s some basic camping and fire pits to the right of the trailhead.

This is the recommended way to marmot-proof your car. Photo NPS

Eventually White Mountain Peak will come into view, and you only have a few miles to the trailhead.

Keep your eyes open for wildlife. I saw dozens of mule dear and even a wild horse. The horse, named Campito the Wild Horse, was a first for me here and even has it’s own Facebook page .

The first section of the drive into the park is paved until you get to Schulman Grove Visitor Center. There are a ton of overlooks as you drive up to the trailhead at 11680 feet.

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