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Big Pine Lakes and Palisade Glacier


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Big Pine Creek Overnight Parking
5.5 mi • 2,600 ft gain
Third Lake
11.2 mi • 2,100 ft gain
Big Pine Creek Overnight Parking
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How to get a permit

This trip requires a Inyo National Forest Wilderness Permit. Reservations depend on your start date:

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Nov 2, 2023 – Apr 30, 2024

Unlimited number of permits available.

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Online reservations

Opens2 weeks ahead7 AM PT
ClosesDay of11:59 PM PT
2 weeks ahead – day of
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Last-minute release: 2 weeks ahead at 7 AM PT
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Permit details

Here is how to fill out the Inyo National Forest Wilderness Permit application:

Permit TypeOvernight
Entry PointBig Pine Creek North Fork
Exit PointBig Pine Creek North Fork
1st night Camp AreaThird Lake

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