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North Dome from Tioga Road

Backpacking2 days9.5 mi (round-trip)

Itinerary

Porcupine Creek Trailhead
6.2 mi • 700 ft gain
Lehamite Creek
3.4 mi • 1,200 ft gain
Porcupine Creek Trailhead
Driving directions

How to get a permit

This trip requires a Yosemite National Park Wilderness Permit. Reservations depend on your start date:

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Trips starting between April 25 and June 21

Permits required. Quota in effect.
1st option

Online reservations

Closes 3 days ahead
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Release
7 days ahead at 7 AM PDT
2nd option

In-person reservations

Opens day of
Unclaimed permits only

Permit details

Here is how to fill out the Yosemite National Park Wilderness Permit application:

Entry PointPorcupine Creek
Exit PointPorcupine Creek
Camp AreaNorth Dome

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