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United States, California, Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks

Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks Wilderness Permit


How to get a permit

Reservations depend on the trailhead and start date:

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Trips starting between September 27, 2026 and May 27, 2027

Permits required. No quota.

In-person reservations

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Trips

Trips requiring a Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks Wilderness Permit

Rae Lakes Loop

Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks

Rae Lakes Loop (counter-clockwise)

Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks

Emerald Lake

Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks

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